New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) On July 26, India observes the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, commemorating Operation Vijay of 1999 when the armed forces evicted Pakistani infiltrators and reclaimed the strategic heights of Kargil. The victory not only secured the frontier but also reshaped India’s security doctrine and national consciousness.It was a turning point, and Kargil Vijay Diwas permanently transformed India’s national security doctrine, foreign policy, military structure and al…
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New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) PIB Fact Check on Saturday said that Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating an AI-generated video falsely attributed to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N.S. Raja Subramani, claiming that 30,000 Army jawans had resigned over the protests at Jantar Mantar. PIB Fact Check took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a video of the Chief of Defence Staff, General N.S. Raja Subramani, in which he claims that 30,000 Army jawans…
Singapore, July 2 (IANS) Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Ships – INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti – have arrived at the Changi Naval Base in Singapore as part of their operational deployment to South East Asia, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening maritime partnership between the two nations. The High Commission of India in Singapore noted that naval ships’ visit to Singapore demonstrates India’s commitment to strengthening maritime partnership in the region in line with its Act…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday released the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), a major reform to enhance efficiency, accountability, and timely execution of strategic R&D projects in the defence sector.The DFP-2026 aims to significantly enhance functional empowerment at various levels within the Department of Defence R&D. The revised framework addresses several critical requirements, including dedicated financial provisions for trial ca…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), in its resolution marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led Union government, has highlighted comprehensive assessment of governance achievements, political expansion, and national transformation. Following are the top ten takeaways from the resolution that was adopted at the NDA meeting on Wednesday.1. Record-breaking leadership milestoneThe resolution said that Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving democratically elected …
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) General N.S. Raja Subramani took charge as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on Sunday, succeeding General Anil Chauhan, who retired from the service on May 30. Ahead of assuming charge as CDS, Gen Subramani laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, paying tributes to those who sacrificed their lives on the line of duty. He was then accorded a Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns.Speaking to the reporters, CDS Gen Subramani said, “I am honoured to assume charge …
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Anil Chauhan, on Saturday described his tenure as “very satisfying and excellent” as he formally bid farewell to military service after more than four decades. The ceremonial events marked the culmination of General Chauhan’s distinguished military career spanning more than four decades.Earlier in the day, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block lawns in New Delhi, an occasion that symbolised the conclusi…
Pune, May 30 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that every soldier in the Indian armed forces should possess the capability to operate drones, stressing that extensive training and practical exposure to drone systems, simulators and counter-drone technologies are being provided to cadets and personnel to prepare them for future battlefields. Replying to an IANS question during a press conference held after the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 150th Course of the Nat…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, on Friday unveiled a commemorative book on ‘Operation Sindoor’, the three-day military operation from May 7- May 10 last year, in wake of the Pahalgam terror attacks, that pulverized multiple terror hideouts inside Pakistan and also dealt a heavy blow on its air force bases.The commemorative volume will give a rare insight into the valiant and intrepid operation, as it contains the personal testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airm…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Centre has appointed Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Anil Chauhan, whose tenure is set to conclude on May 30. Along with assuming charge as the country’s top military officer, Lieutenant General Raja Subramani will also serve as Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Military Affairs from the date he takes over the post until further orders.Announcing the appointment, the Ministry of…