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New Delhi, April 11 Nidhi Dutta, producer and daughter of filmmaker J P Dutta, is set to launch a fantasy adventure franchise.Nidhi recently served as a producer on the war drama "Border 2". Besides working on the third installment of the "Border" franchise, she has two more projects in the...

Washington, April 11 – The US and India reaffirmed their strategic defence partnership during high-level talks between their air force chiefs, focusing on interoperability, training, and regional deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, a media release said.US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth...

Bengaluru, April 10 Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday said there was a broad consensus among the three services on the concept of Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs).Integrated Theatre Commands in India are a major defence reform aimed at integrating the Army, Navy, and Air...

New Delhi, April 10 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the second integrated air drop test (IADT-02) for the upcoming Gaganyaan mission at the space station in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.This system is crucial to ensure the safe recovery of the crew...

New Delhi, April 10 – In a major effort to achieve "self-reliance" in defense preparedness and military capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a major program to indigenize its fighter jet fleet by equipping them with cutting-edge components and domestically produced launchers...

Bengaluru, April 10 Senior Indian Air Force officers on Friday emphasized the urgent need to adopt multi-domain operations (MDO) to address the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare, as the two-day 'Ran Samvad-2026' seminar concluded in Bengaluru.The deliberations highlighted the expanding...

New Delhi, April 8 The government has envisioned the design and development of an unmanned combat search and rescue aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) that can be used in missions to rescue aircrew without risking piloted aircraft, according to officials.The project, envisioned under...

Itanagar, April 6 – A potentially devastating wildfire in Arunachal Pradesh, which recently posed a serious threat to civilian settlements as well as critical defense infrastructure, was successfully contained through swift, coordinated action by the military and civil agencies.Defense...

New Delhi, April 4 The Ministry of Defence has initiated the process for the indigenous design and development of a 1,000-kg aerial bomb, similar to the Mk-84, for the Indian Air Force (IAF), aiming to boost India's 'self-reliance' in the sector, according to senior officials.The project is...

Today, the Indian Air Force (IAF) commemorated India's first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw MC, on his birthday. In a social media post, the IAF stated that Sam Manekshaw was a soldier of exceptional courage, sharp wit, and unparalleled leadership. It added that he played a crucial role in shaping...

New Delhi, April 2 The Indian Air Force's Tejas light combat jets are set to return to the skies next week, two months after the entire fleet was grounded following an accident involving one of the aircraft at a frontline airbase.D K Sunil, the Chairman and Managing Director of the Hindustan...

New Delhi, March 31 The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,950 crore contract with state-run Bharat Electronics Limited on Tuesday for the procurement of two mountain radars and related infrastructure for the Indian Air Force.The installation and commissioning of these radars will enhance the...

Today, the Defence Ministry signed a 1,950 crore rupee contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in New Delhi to procure two mountain radars for the Indian Air Force. The Ministry stated that this deal, signed under the "Buy (Indian-Designed, Developed, and Manufactured)" category, aligns...

New Delhi, March 30 Reaffirming jointness and mission-readiness, all three branches of the armed forces have conducted a joint exercise during which they carried out coordinated amphibious assaults, maritime dominance operations, and complex beach landing drills, utilizing next-generation...

Mumbai, March 28 Industrialist Vijaypat Singhania, who died in Mumbai at the age of 87 on Saturday, held a unique position in the world of corporate leaders.His leadership of Raymond since 1980 as chairman and managing director, over a decade before the 1991 economic liberalization, marked the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 28 Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is part of India’s Gaganyaan programme, said on Saturday that teamwork is the single most important factor in executing a space mission, as he briefly detailed his experience at the ISS and his journey to and from it.Addressing...

New Delhi, March 27 – In a major defense acquisition move, India on Friday approved the purchase of a fresh batch of five S-400 missile systems from Russia and 60 medium transport aircraft, along with several other military platforms, for a total cost of Rs 2.38 trillion to enhance the combat...

New Delhi, March 27 In a major defense acquisition push, India on Friday cleared the procurement of a fresh batch of five S-400 missile systems from Russia and 60 medium transport aircraft, as well as a few other military platforms, at a total cost of Rs 2.38 lakh crore to boost the combat...

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today, approved proposals worth two lakh 38 thousand crore rupees to enhance defence capabilities. The Ministry of Defence stated that approval was granted for the Indian Army's Air Defence Tracked System, Armoured...

New Delhi, March 27 The defence ministry on Friday approved the procurement of weapons and military hardware worth ₹2.38 crore, including S-400 missiles and medium transport aircraft.The procurement proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister...