Hyderabad, July 14 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday met Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu in New Delhi and sought cooperation to complete Warangal and Adilabad airports by June 2, 2028.The Chief Minister told media persons after the meeting that they discussed issues relating to the two upcoming airports.He stated that the Union Minister was extending his cooperation for the construction of these two airports.“We have set a target to complete the work on the…
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Visakhapatnam, July 11 (IANS) As INS Mahendragiri was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Saturday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the indigenous stealth frigate would further enhance the strength of India’s eastern seaboard, expand the country’s blue-water capabilities, and reinforce its strategic presence across the Indian Ocean Region. The Indian Navy formally inducted INS Mahendragiri, the sixth indigenous stealth frigate built under Project 17A, during a commissioning ceremony held in…
Visakhapatnam, July 11 (IANS) The Indian Navy is set to induct its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri, in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Sharing a video of the frigate, the Indian Navy recalled Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s remarks, “For us, an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India) means a nation brimming with self-confidence, standing firmly on its own feet, and engaging with the world as an equal partner.”Speaking about the INS Mahendragiri, Captain Saikat Chatte…
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Gujarat has been conferred the ‘Agriculture Leadership Award 2026’ for its performance in the horticulture sector at the 17th Agriculture Leadership Conclave held in New Delhi, marking the state’s latest national recognition for its agricultural initiatives. The award was presented by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the presence of Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde. Gujarat Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani accepted the award on behalf of the state government…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) General Dhiraj Seth, who assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff on July 1, called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday and outlined his plans for the Indian Army during this meeting.General Seth had also spoken about his plans on Wednesday after taking over as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).”The Indian Army is a combat-ready and battle-hardened force, fully prepared and capable of meeting every challenge in the operational domain. To respond effe…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) An emotional moment marked General Dhiraj Seth’s first day as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff on Wednesday when he saluted his father, Lieutenant General K.M. Seth (retd), after receiving the ceremonial Guard of Honour, in a touching gesture that reflected both military tradition and filial respect. The heartfelt exchange, captured on camera, came shortly after General Seth formally assumed command of the Indian Army, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi.Earlier in the da…
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday questioned the renewed political debate over the number of soldiers martyred during ‘Operation Sindoor’, while recalling that both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force had recognised the loss earlier and had paid tributes to the six personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The controversy over Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement over “no soldiers” deaths in the Parliament, days after ‘Op…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday expressed happiness over his new appointment and said that he will lead the force with “an unwavering commitment to the ideals of duty, honour and ‘Nation First’. Earlier, Gen Seth laid a wreath at the National War Memorial to honour those who made the supreme sacrifice on the line of duty. He was then accorded a Guard of Honour at the South Block lawns.General Dhiraj Seth took over as the next Chief of the Army Staff …
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed a contract with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune for the acquisition of 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators, with minimum 60 per cent indigenous content, for the Indian Navy at a total cost of around Rs 425 crore.The contract was inked under Buy (Indian) category in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The project reinforces the Government’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India by creating…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Major Bhargav Kalita of the Kumaon Regiment (50th Battalion), the Rashtriya Rifles, has been awarded the Shaurya Chakra, one of India’s highest peacetime gallantry awards, in recognition of his exceptional courage, exemplary leadership, and outstanding operational achievements in counter-terrorism operations. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Gallantry Awards at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-2026 (Phase-I) held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Among the dignita…