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June 11, 2025 10:55 AM

From barriers to battalions: the rise of women in India’s armed forces

As the Modi government marks the completion of eleven years in office, one of the most striking shifts in India’s defence landscape has been the growing presence of women in uniform. From policy reforms to breaking long-standing barriers, the journ...

June 10, 2025 2:07 PM

Making India stronger: PM Modi highlights 11 years of defence reforms, self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the remarkable strides made by India’s defence sector over the past 11 years, underlining the twin focus on modernisation and self-reliance. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "The last 11 years...

June 1, 2025 2:37 PM

Operation Sindoor: India’s Military Doctrine of Offensive Defence

In the annals of India’s military history, Operation Sindoor marks a decisive departure from the doctrine of strategic restraint. Triggered by the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of Indian civilians and tourists, this operati...

May 29, 2025 2:39 PM

‘Make in India’ was key to Operation Sindoor’s success, says Rajnath Singh at CII summit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday credited the 'Make in India' initiative for the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, highlighting indigenous defence production as a cornerstone of India's national security strategy. Speaking at the ...

May 27, 2025 1:20 PM

Rajnath Singh approves 5th generation fighter plane programme

In a major push towards Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Execution Model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme on Tuesday. The AMCA clearance marks a critical step towards realising India�...

May 27, 2025 12:13 PM

Indian Parliamentary delegation concludes Qatar visit, reaffirms stance on terrorism

A multi-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Supriya Sule, Member of Parliament, concluded its official visit to Qatar. The visit marked the first leg of a four-nation tour undertaken in the wake of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam a...

May 26, 2025 4:43 PM

Operation Sindoor outreach: Indian delegation briefs South Korea’s leaders, think tanks

An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha on Monday met with Yun Ho-jung, Chairperson of the Korea-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, and several South Korean lawmakers and think tanks. The delegation b...

May 19, 2025 9:08 PM

NCC cadets successfully summit Mount Everest for the third time; return safely to base camp

In a proud moment for the nation, a ten-member mountaineering team of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) has successfully scaled Mount Everest (8,848.86 metres), the world’s highest peak. According to the Ministry of Defence, the cadets reached the sum...

May 18, 2025 4:32 PM

Minister of State for Defence to lead Indian delegation at LIMA 2025 in Malaysia

Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, will lead the Indian delegation to the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), scheduled to be held in Langkawi, Malaysia, from May 20 to 24. A dedicated I...

May 16, 2025 10:08 PM

Akashteer: the invisible shield behind India’s new-generation air defence

In a defining moment for India’s defence preparedness, the indigenous Akashteer system played a pivotal role in neutralising Pakistan’s most intense coordinated air assault in recent times. During the night of May 9 and 10, when multiple drones a...

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