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 …
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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…
Jaipur, May 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called upon the Commanders of the three Services to remain future-ready by drawing lessons from ‘Operation Sindoor’ and adapting to the evolving global security landscape, while stressing the need to strengthen India’s capabilities in artificial intelligence, cyber resilience, autonomous systems and multi-domain warfare.Addressing the second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur, Rajnath Singh described ‘Operatio…
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, India’s top military leadership gathered at the South Western Command in Jaipur on Thursday and delivered a strong message against terrorism, declaring that the operation represented not an end, but the beginning of a new strategic resolve. Addressing a joint press conference, senior officers from the Army, Air Force, and Navy said India would continue taking decisive action to safeguard national security and prevent terr…
London, April 22 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, met the UK Defence industry leaders, focusing on the impetus to boost collaboration in the defence sector.The CDS emphasised on Tuesday that enhanced economic integration will enable smoother collaboration in defence manufacturing, technology transfer and supply chain resilience. He also highlighted that defence industrial collaboration will boost co-design, co-development and co-production of critical technologies.Earli…
London, April 20 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan was accorded a Ceremonial Step Line and received by his UK counterpart Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, in London on Monday. This is the first official visit by an Indian CDS to the UK and marks the fifth senior UK–India military engagement this year, following the UK Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth’s visit to India in March.During their meeting, the two officials held discussions focused on …