Japan Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi calls on Prime Minister Modi
Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is on an official visit to India, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday.
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India, U.K. review defence ties, focus on R&D and industrial cooperation
India and the United Kingdom conducted a comprehensive review of their defence cooperation, agreeing to expand armed forces exchanges through joint exercises, training, and capacity building. Both nations emphasized str…
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Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flags off Transshipment Cargo Operations at Delhi's IGI Airport
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu today flagged off the scaled-up phase of India’s transshipment (TP) cargo reform at Delhi International Airport Limited’s (DIAL) Transshipment Excellence Centre (TE…
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Aatmanirbhar Bharat: DDP notifies 6th Positive Indigenisation List of 405 strategically important items
The Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important items with an estimated business potential of Rs 3,070 cro…
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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
U.S. President Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul's refusal to assist in denuclearising Iran. This decision marks a significant shift in U.S.-South Korea def…
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Defence Attachés to undergo language proficiency evaluation
The Ministry of Defence has mandated language proficiency evaluations for Defence Attachés posted abroad, aligning with India's expanding defence diplomatic footprint. This initiative aims to enhance military missions'…
Read full storyNorth Korea slams U.S.-South Korea military drills, threatens to exercise self-defence
North Korea has strongly condemned the ongoing U.S.-South Korea military drills, warning it will exercise its right to self-defence. Leader Kim Jong-un has rejected diplomatic overtures from Washington and Seoul since t…
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Indian Navy-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026 to begin in Kochi
The Indian Navy-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 will be conducted at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from today till the 14th of this month. The Defence Ministry said the bilateral exercise aims t…
Read full storyNavy chief begins four-day Mauritius visit to boost maritime ties
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi commenced a four-day official visit to Mauritius from August 18-21, 2025, to enhance bilateral maritime cooperation. The visit aligns with India's MAHASAGAR vision — Mutual and Holi…
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India-US Navy EOD Exercise 2026 to begin from Aug 10
The Indian Navy-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 will be conducted at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from tomorrow till 14th of this month. The Defence Ministry said, the bilateral exercise aims t…
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India successfully test-fired medium-range ballistic missile Agni-4 from Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha
India has successfully test-fired the medium-range ballistic missile Agni-4 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. The Defence Ministry said the launch validated all operational and technical parameters…
Read full storySashastra Seema Bal reserves 50% constable posts for ex-Agniveers, caste quota to apply
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has announced 50% reservation in constable recruitment for ex-Agniveers, with existing caste-based quotas for SC, ST, and OBC categories applicable. This marks a significant policy shift as…
Read full storyGender integration in India’s uniformed services: The Coast Guard catches up
The Indian Coast Guard has implemented permanent absorption and retirement benefits for women officers, aligning its gender integration policies with the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. This move follows Supreme Court…
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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan's strike capabilities
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warned of new military options in response to Japan's acquisition of strike capabilities, accusing Tokyo of moving beyond a defensive posture to enable pre-emptive attacks and overseas operatio…
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Defence Minister stresses need for greater integration between military & civilian wings to strengthen country’s defence ecosystem
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has stressed the need for greater integration between the military and civilian wings of the Ministry of Defence to strengthen the country’s defence ecosystem.
Read full storyICAR develops indigenous vaccine for African swine fever
Scientists at ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal, have developed India's first indigenous vaccine for African Swine Fever (ASF) using a novel attenuated ASFV Genotype II virus…
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West Asia war LIVE: U.S. embassies urge citizens to ‘consider departing’ from West Asia
On July 31, 2026, Iran's Revolutionary Guard struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, while Kuwait intercepted drones. The U.S. confirmed no strikes on Iran overnight but urged citizens to consider departing West Asi…
Read full storyWorker injured in Kulgam attack dies; L-G pushes for SoPs to protect migrant labourers
A migrant worker injured in a militant attack in Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir, succumbed to injuries, prompting Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to order a comprehensive review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for prot…
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West Asia war updates: International benchmark oil prices cross $100 per barrel
The recent escalation in the West Asia conflict has led to Houthis attacking tankers in the Red Sea, marking the first such incident since the Saudi-linked shipping blockade at Bab el-Mandeb. This incident is significan…
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As BSF mulls 90-km Sundarbans fence, security clashes with ecology
The Border Security Force (BSF) is evaluating a 90-km stretch of the Sundarbans mangrove forests along the Indo-Bangladesh border for potential fencing to curb infiltration. This move highlights the tension between nati…
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U.S. military launches new airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for deaths of U.S. troops
The U.S. military has initiated new airstrikes targeting Iran as a response to the deaths of U.S. troops, emphasizing a strategy to degrade Iran's capabilities to impede oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. This…
Read full story16 July 2026
Roads to frontline as crucial as weapons in modern warfare: Rajnath Singh
At a recent conclave, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of infrastructure in modern warfare, stating that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has transformed from a road construction agency to a s…
Read full storyGovernment is ensuring development and national security together: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasised that the government’s endeavour is to build an India where the borders are not only secure but also well connected. He said the government is ensuring that development and n…
Read full storyIndian Navy to organise Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 in Kochi
The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from 20th to 23rd of this month.
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