Defence Archives - Page 27 of 50

Defence

July 18, 2024 5:59 PM

Maharashtra: 12 Maoists killed by security forces in Gadchiroli

In an encounter between security forces and Naxal insurgents in Wandoli village, located on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, 12 Naxal cadres, including five women, have been killed. One Divisional Committee member, Laxman Atram, in charge of the ...

July 18, 2024 12:30 PM

Two soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K’s Doda

Two Indian Army soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in the Kastigarh area of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday. The injured soldiers received initial treatment at a government hospital in Doda and are now being...

July 18, 2024 12:52 PM

Indian Navy warship INS Teg leads rescue mission off Oman coast

The Indian Navy warship INS Teg is spearheading a critical search and rescue operation off the coast of Oman following the capsizing of an oil tanker on July 15. As of today, the mission has successfully rescued nine crew members, including eight Ind...

July 16, 2024 3:52 PM

Defence ministry announces list of 346 strategically important items to be ‘Made In India’

Ahead of the Annual Budget for FY25, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) for Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). This comprehensive list encompasses 346 strategically important items, inclu...

July 16, 2024 2:40 PM

Four Indian Army soldiers killed in encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district

Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, were killed during an encounter with terrorists in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The operation, which began on Monday evening, is still ongoing, defence officials said. The joint ...

July 14, 2024 11:08 AM

India and UAE: A strengthened defence partnership

The 12th meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concluded earlier this week in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in the growing strategic partnership between the two nations...

July 12, 2024 11:02 PM

India seeks expedited S-400 missile system deliveries from Russia

Amid the growing close ties between India and Russia, New Delhi has asked Moscow to expedite and advance the deliveries of the S-400 air defence missile system deliveries. The request comes amid delays caused by Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukrain...

July 11, 2024 11:16 PM

10% constable posts in CISF reserved for Agniveers: DG Nina Singh

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has allocated 10% of its constable positions for Agniveers, according to Director General Nina Singh. This move comes with additional benefits, including relaxations in age criteria and Physical Efficiency...

July 11, 2024 9:32 PM

Jaishankar urges new energy infusion in BIMSTEC to bolster cooperation

As Foreign Ministers from the BIMSTEC member countries gathered in the national capital for a two-day retreat meeting on Thursday to bolster cooperation among Bay of Bengal countries, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the discussions w...

July 11, 2024 9:14 PM

Indian Air Force contingent lands in Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Back 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has touched down at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, ready to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024, set to be the largest iteration in the event's 43-year history. Scheduled from July 12 to August 2, ...

DD India