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March 10, 2025 10:19 PM

PM Modi extends wishes to CISF Personnel on Raising Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his best wishes to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel on their Raising Day, acknowledging their dedication and vital role in safeguarding key infrastructure and ensuring public safet...

March 10, 2025 7:56 PM

INS Tarkash assists Iranian Dhow in Indian Ocean rescue mission

The Indian Navy's warship INS Tarkash successfully conducted a rescue mission in the Indian Ocean, assisting an Iranian dhow and its distressed crew near the Somali coast. The Iranian vessel had issued a distress call after facing a critical shortag...

March 10, 2025 11:09 AM

India-Japan joint military exercise “Dharma Guardian” concludes successfully in Japan

The 6th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian, concluded successfully at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan on March 9. Held from February 24 to March 9, the exercise marked a significant milestone in the bilateral def...

March 7, 2025 8:47 PM

India signs $248 million deal with Russia for upgraded T-72 tank engines

The Ministry of Defence has signed a $248 million contract with Russia’s Rosoboronexport (RoE) for the procurement of 1,000 horsepower (HP) engines for T-72 tanks. The deal includes the supply of engines in fully formed, completely knocked down, an...

March 7, 2025 6:01 PM

CDS General Anil Chauhan tours historic Victoria Barracks in Melbourne during Australia visit

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited the historic Victoria Barracks in Melbourne as part of his four-day tour to Australia, aimed at strengthening defence ties between the two nations. The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (...

March 4, 2025 4:13 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO-MHA conference, highlights emerging security challenges

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the DRDO-MHA Collaboration Conference-cum-Exhibition in the national capital, emphasizing the evolving nature of security threats and the need for adaptive policies. Speaking at the Seminar on Ad...

March 3, 2025 5:16 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Belgian Princess Astrid, explores Indo-Pacific Defence Cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Princess Astrid of Belgium and the Defence Minister Theo Francken in New Delhi on Monday and discussed the possibility of defence engagements in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in maritime domain. The...

March 3, 2025 11:30 AM

CDS General Anil Chauhan to boost India-Australia defence ties during official visit

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan is scheduled to embark on an official visit to Australia from March 4-7. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the visit underscores the deepening military and strategic ties between ...

February 28, 2025 4:42 PM

Sanjay Seth meets EU commissioner for defence & space, strengthens bilateral security ties

In a move to strengthen India-EU defence collaboration, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth met with European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, in New Delhi on Wednesday. The discussions centered on enhancing bilateral...

February 28, 2025 10:58 AM

Sarbananda Sonowal unveils ‘One Nation-One Port’ initiative to boost efficiency and ease of business

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Thursday launched a series of initiatives aimed at modernizing India’s maritime infrastructure and positioning the country as a leader in global trade. The announcements were...

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