Singapore, May 30 (IANS) Highlighting India’s expanding expertise in missile manufacturing and increasing outreach, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Saturday announced that a BrahMos missile deal has already been signed with Vietnam with another similar agreement with Indonesia currently in the final stages. “My understanding is that with both Indonesia and with Vietnam, the deal is in the final stages. In fact, for Vietnam, I understand that it has already been signed, probably not publi…
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New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Lucknow is set to witness the inauguration of the Nau Sena Shaurya Vatika (Naval Gallantry Garden) on Saturday, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath scheduled to jointly dedicate the facility to the nation. The event will be held near Ekana Stadium and is expected to highlight India’s naval heritage and modern maritime strength.In a post on X, CM Yogi said: “Today, the grand ‘Naval Shaurya Vatika’, constructed in Luckno…
Patna, May 17 (IANS) Days after a portion of the ‘Vikramshila Setu’ in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district collapsed, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has begun the construction of a temporary Bailey bridge over the damaged area. The development comes as a major relief for the commuters, as the collapse of the bridge disrupted connectivity and caused difficulties for the general public.As of now, a 49-metre-long temporary Bailey bridge is being constructed to restore light vehicular traffic.Ahead of t…
Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) Senior BJP MLA Ranoj Pegu on Tuesday said that the BJP-led NDA government in Assam would continue working to fulfil the aspirations of the people, asserting that the alliance had successfully delivered on most of its promises during its previous tenure. Speaking to reporters after the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government at the Khanapara playground in Guwahati, Pegu described the occasion as a matter of “great pride” for the state.“It is a proud moment f…
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…
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) The second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference, themed ‘Military Capability in New Domains’, will start on Thursday in Jaipur and continue till Friday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will grace the conference, which assumes added significance as it coincides with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a landmark tri-service operation that stands as a testament to India’s unwavering political will and milita…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad, for the procurement of five ground-based Mobile Electronic Systems, worth Rs 1,476 crore, for the Indian Army with a minimum 72 per cent indigenous content.The contract, under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Kumar Singh at Kartavya Bhawan here.BEL produces advanced, indigenous gro…
Prayagraj, May 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Tuesday asked defence equipment MSMEs and start-ups to think out-of-the-box to stay ahead of the technology curve and continue bolstering the performance of defence forces. Addressing the North Tech Symposium in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the MoS credited the success of Operation Sindoor to the courage of the defence forces and the complementary role played by the effectiveness of indigenous state-of-the-art weapons and…
Prayagraj, May 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday asserted that India’s military strength is rooted in its domestic defence manufacturing capabilities, while also praising the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, supported by indigenous weapon systems. “India’s military might is forged in the factories of our defence industries,” Seth said, crediting the success of Operation Sindoor to the courage and determination of the Indian armed forces, furthe…
Patna, May 4 (IANS) Following the damage to Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur, the Bihar government has moved swiftly, initiating administrative action and seeking central assistance to fast-track repairs.The state’s Road Construction Department has suspended an Executive Engineer on charges of negligence.Given the seriousness of the situation, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary held discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and senior military leadership.The government is now preparing to seek…