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New Delhi, April 2 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised concerns about deficiencies in the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and stated that the government should, at the very least, show respect and provide support to the brave armed forces personnel who sacrifice...

Jagdalpur, March 25 – The Bastar region, along with the rest of Chhattisgarh, has largely overcome the decades-long "Naxalite insurgency," with plans underway to convert nearly 400 security camps, which were once the focal points of the anti-Naxalite campaign, into public infrastructure such as...

New Delhi, March 24 – Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and the UK's Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth, held a meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, focusing on progress in training exchanges, intelligence collaboration, and integrated military engagement between...

Lucknow, March 16 Uttar Pradesh's economy has grown three times in the past nine years, and the state now has the largest highway and expressway network in the country, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told a delegation of senior officers undergoing training at the National Defence College.The...

New Delhi, March 16 – Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan paid tribute to General Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, on his birthday.In a message on social media, the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, said, “General Anil Chauhan, #CDS and all ranks of the...

New Delhi, March 15 The Indian armed forces should be able to deal with the current security threat and anticipate future challenges, and build capabilities that will enable them to "effectively fight future wars," said former Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Saturday.In his address at an...

New Delhi, March 14 The Indian armed forces should be able to address the current security threats and anticipate future challenges, and develop capabilities that will enable them to "effectively fight future wars," said former Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande (retired) on Saturday.In his address at...

New Delhi, March 14 – Aiming to enhance collaboration between the military and civilian sectors, DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat emphasized the organization’s strategic importance, excellence in innovation, and indigenous technologies while addressing students and faculty at the Defence Services...

March 13, New Delhi — The ongoing 11th edition of the India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise, LAMITIYE-2026, is being conducted at the Seychelles Defence Academy from March 10-22, 2026.A series of professional interactions, tactical drills, and cultural engagements were held between the...

Retired soldiers of the 9 JAK Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Regiment celebrated their 86th Raising Day with great enthusiasm at Patli Morh in Samba today. The event was marked by a cake-cutting ceremony to commemorate the historic day.On the occasion, retired Major Sain Singh Jasrotia and retired...

Jaipur, March 12 The disabled war veterans of the Indian armed forces in Rajasthan have urged the Centre to reconsider its decision to withdraw income tax exemption on pensions they receive for injuries sustained during wars, saying the move is "deeply painful" for soldiers.Colonel A K Mathur...

New Delhi, March 10 – Women are steadily expanding their roles in India’s armed forces, marking a significant shift in the traditionally male-dominated defence establishment. Policy reforms and institutional changes are opening new avenues across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.Currently, India...

Victoria, March 9 – An Indian Armed Forces contingent has arrived in Seychelles to participate in the 11th edition of the joint military exercise “Exercise LAMITIYE-2026” with the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).Exercise LAMITIYE-2026 is scheduled to take place from March 9 to 20 at the...

The Indian Armed Forces contingent has arrived in Seychelles to participate in the eleventh edition of the Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2026 with the Seychelles Defence Forces. The joint exercise will begin at the Seychelles Defence Academy today and continue until the 20th of this month...

New Delhi, March 8 In 2014, the combined strength of women officers in the armed forces was nearly 3,000, and it has since risen to more than 11,000, reflecting not only quantitative growth, but also a "broader shift" in institutional outlook, the government said on Sunday.On the occasion of...

Jaipur, March 7 Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said that women form the strongest foundation of a family, and if that foundation weakens, the entire structure of the household is shaken.She was addressing the International Women’s Day Felicitation and Awards Ceremony organized...

New Delhi, March 4: The festival of colors, Holi, was celebrated with enthusiasm and camaraderie by the Indian Armed Forces across various fronts, reflecting both the spirit of the festival and a continued commitment to operational readiness.From high-altitude posts along the Indo-Tibetan...

Hyderabad, February 25 As warfare expands from the physical to the synthetic and cognitive realms, the armed forces need to transition from net-centric operations to intelligent warfare and move beyond MDO to ARADO, CDS General Anil Chauhan has said.He also emphasised the need to establish...

Mumbai, February 23 – Actress Sonam Bajwa revealed her late-night obsession as she found herself surrounded by a huge pile of sunglasses, which she humorously described as an unplanned "sunglass haul."In a series of Instagram stories, she shared videos showcasing her impressive collection of...

Jaipur, February 19 Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade on Thursday praised Chhatrapati Shivaji as one of the world's most "indomitable warriors" who challenged the Mughal Empire through relentless struggle.Speaking at a programme at Rajasthan University on Shivaji's birth anniversary, Bagade...