New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) at the Delhi Cantonment here on Thursday, and lauded the role played by the organisation in nation-building and shaping disciplined, patriotic and value-driven citizens. He reviewed the ‘Guard of Honour’ presented by the NCC cadets from all the three wings comprising the Army, Navy, and Air Force, followed by a band display by the girl cadets of Birla Balika…
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Jammu, Jan 8 (IANS) Joint forces resumed the anti-terrorist operation on Thursday in Billawar tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, where one security personnel sustained a minor injury in the initial firing exchanges between the terrorists and the forces.Officials said that the anti-terrorist operation was resumed in Kahog village of Billawar tehsil.The joint forces engaged in the anti-terrorist operation include the Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police, the Army and the …
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Tickets for the Republic Day celebrations in 2026 can now be purchased through the Aamantran mobile app, the Ministry of Defence announced on Monday. In a post on social media platform X, the Ministry of Defence said the app will facilitate ticket purchases for key events associated with the Republic Day celebrations, including the Republic Day Parade on January 26, the full dress rehearsal of the Beating the Retreat ceremony on January 28, and the Beating the Retreat cer…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Army’s Ajay Kumar and Karnataka’s Jonathan Gavin Antony headlined an action-packed day at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions, with Ajay claiming the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Men’s final after a closely fought contest, while Jonathan capped a standout campaign by completing a rare Sub-Youth, Youth and Junior treble in men’s air pistol events, at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on Saturday.ir PistolAjay Kumar of the Army deliver…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) About 75,000 NCC Cadets participated during Operation Sindoor, assisting the civil administration and providing medical support, Director General Lt Gen Virendra Vats said on Saturday while sharing details of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026. Lt Gen Vats said that the camp is a platform to provide cadets with exposure to the rich culture and traditions of our nation through important events that take place in the National Capital during the run-…
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Actor Mukesh Rishi, who has worked across film industries of India, has shared what he likes about Priyadarshan’s style of working. The actor has spoken with IANS during the promotions of his period streaming series ‘Salakaar’ in which he essayed the Pakistani despot, Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq.The actor shared that his process to approach characters is quite fluid, and he goes on sets with the mindset of absorbing from surroundings.He told IANS, “I have learned from my exp…
Srinagar, Jan 2 (IANS) The Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) said on Friday that it has arrested an absconding drug peddler in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar district. A statement issued by the ANTF said, “Continuing its unwavering operation against drug peddlers, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a hardcore woman drug peddler, namely Tamana Ashraf, daughter of Mohammad Ashraf, resident of Batamaloo, Srinagar, involved in FIR No. 10/2023 u/s 8/…
Srinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Wednesday raided the house of an accused in the anti-national poster case in Nowgam area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar district.Officials said that a team of the SIA and local police raided the house of the accused, who was arrested earlier.“The raid was carried out in the Bonpora area of Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar city. The accused is presently under custody in connection with a poster-related case registered at Poli…
Seoul, Dec 31 (IANS) South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok visited a front-line Army unit near the inter-Korean border on Wednesday to inspect defence readiness and encourage troops, officials said. Kim paid a visit to the Army’s 9th Infantry Division of Baekma (White Horse), in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, just north of Seoul, according to his office.Kim expressed gratitude for service members protecting the country, saying that people’s daily lives can continue because of their efforts, Yonhap …
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday accorded acceptance of necessity (AoN) for various proposals of the Army, Navy and Air Force, amounting to a total of about Rs 79,000 crore.“AoN was approved for the procurement of Loiter Munition System for Artillery Regiments, Low Level Light Weight Radars, Long Range Guided Rocket Ammunition for Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MRLS), and Integrated Drone Detection &…