Jaipur, Feb 26 (IANS) The Indian Air Force’s largest military exercise, “Vayu Shakti-2026”, will be held on Friday at the Pokhran Field Firing Range (Jaisalmer) in Rajasthan, near the Pakistan border.The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, President Droupadi Murmu, will also be present at the exercise.According to the schedule, the President will fly a Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand on Friday. During this, she will conduct an aerial survey of the exercise area. This will be the first …
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Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) The Indian Army and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have formalised a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance collaborative research, software innovation and talent development, a Defence Ministry official said on Friday.“The partnership aims to harness Army-Academia synergy to accelerate indigenous technological solutions and strengthen capability development in emerging domains,” said the official in a statement.The MoU also aims to forge the …
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The campaign to break free from the colonial mindset continues, with the Indian Army renaming 246 roads and buildings that carried British-era names. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to shed symbols of colonial rule and reclaim India’s historical and cultural identity. The government has been working to overhaul remnants of colonial influence, ranging from outdated laws to long-standing administrative practices. In keeping with this vision, the…
Amaravati, Feb 2 (IANS) With the International Fleet Review (IFR) to be held off Visakhapatnam on February 18, followed by the multinational exercise Milan-2026 on February 19, officials met on Wednesday to discuss the arrangements. President Droupadi Murmu will review the capabilities of the Indian Navy during IFR.Ships from 19 countries, including Sri Lanka and Iran, and approximately 4,000 delegates will be attending the event. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend Milan, a programme aim…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to the Indian Coast Guard on the occasion of its 50th Raising Day and hailed the force’s crucial role in safeguarding the country’s maritime interests and safety.The Indian Coast Guard, established on February 1, 1977, is a maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency with jurisdiction over its territorial waters, including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone.The Indian Navy first proposed the formation of t…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Operation Sindoor took centre-stage as massed bands of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and paramilitary forces performed patriotic tunes, including Vande Mataram and A.R. Rehman’s ‘Jai Ho’, during Beating Retreat 2026 on Thursday, leaving the audience yearning for more.Illuminated attire of performers and digital, coloured LED panels on drums and instruments and special formations by the band members at the Vijay Chowk – including those depicting Operation Sind…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Beating Retreat ceremony will be held on Thursday at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, formally marking the conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations. The event traditionally takes place on the evening of January 29 every year, three days after Republic Day, and serves as the ceremonial finale to the national festivities.The ceremony will feature an elaborate musical programme performed by bands of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Delhi Police and the Centra…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) New Delhi gears up for a stirring musical finale as the Beating Retreat ceremony unfolds on Thursday (January 29) at the historic Vijay Chowk, officially drawing the curtains on the 77th Republic Day festivities. This timeless tradition, blending military precision with patriotic melodies, transforms the backdrop of Raisina Hills into a symphony of national pride.President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister R…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar on Monday called for aligning academic research with the needs of defence production and evolving structured mechanisms for sustained engagement. He shared his views during a virtual interaction with Directors/Deans of leading academic institutions, including IITs, NITs and IISc, along with DPSUs and other stakeholders in New Delhi.The discussions included fostering long-term student-driven research in academic institutions, s…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Commending DRDO’s role in achieving self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that Operation Sindoor demonstrated that indigenous systems are strengthening India’s operational readiness.Addressing DRDO’s Best Performing Scientists and Technical Persons, who witnessed the 77th Republic Day Parade as Special Guests, Rajnath Singh stated that self-reliance has become a national mindset under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He said th…