New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is increasingly exploiting the Pakistan-based relatives of Indian citizens to blackmail and force individuals into its espionage networks, intelligence sources have revealed. The strategy primarily targets residents in the border districts of Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir to extract sensitive information about the Indian armed forces.An official said that in several recent cases, Indian nationals recruited by the ISI tried to with…
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New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated a range of advanced strategic capabilities, including a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system and a new anti-ship missile, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence programme and strategic capabilities.According to a Ministry of Defence press release, the DRDO successfully carried out tests showcasing the nation’s next-generation defence technologi…
Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) Former Indian Army chief, General (Retired) M.M. Naravane, on Saturday said that Pakistan is hardly an interlocutor and is merely acting as a “courier service” amid its attempts to position itself as a mediator between the United States and Iran. His remarks come at a time when Pakistan has been trying continuously to project itself as a mediator in the US-Iran war and had facilitated interactions between the two countries a few months ago.Speaking to reporters, Gen (Ret…
Guwahati, June 5 (IANS) The National Cadet Corps (NCC) has achieved a major milestone in adventure and skill-based training by successfully conducting its first-ever All-India Basic Paramotor Course, with 100 Senior Division (SD) Boy Cadets qualifying as basic paramotor pilots within a month. The pioneering initiative culminated at the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) Centre in Guwahati, where the first All-India course concluded recently, officials said on Frida…
Ottawa, June 4 (IANS) A delegation from National Defence College (NDC) of India met counterparts in the Department of National Defence and Global Affairs Canada to identify ways to enhance defence ties between the two nations. A 16-member delegation from National Defence College from India is currently on a five-day visit to Canada.In a statement on X, the Indian High Commission in Canada stated, “The delegation, which includes officers from Indian Armed Forces, Civil Services and five officers …
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N.S. Raja Subramani on Sunday reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India, as well as effectively implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of JAI — Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation. Gen Subramani took charge as the new 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 th…
Lucknow, May 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that Uttar Pradesh has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few years, asserting that a state once associated with law-and-order concerns and the influence of mafia networks has now emerged as a model of development, investment and effective governance. The Defence Minister made the remarks while inaugurating the ‘Nausena Shaurya Vatika’ (Naval Gallantry Park) in Lucknow. The project, constructed at a cost …
Pune, May 30 (IANS) Indian Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that ‘Operation Sindoor’ remains ongoing and that all three services of the Indian Armed Forces are maintaining a high level of preparedness for any future contingency, including what he described as ‘Operation Sindoor 2.0’, if the situation demands.Addressing a press conference after the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 150th Course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune, General Dwivedi said that while hostil…
Pune, May 30 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday reviewed the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 150th Course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) at the prestigious tri-services academy in Khadakwasla, Pune, marking the commissioning of 355 cadets into the Indian Armed Forces.The ceremonial event was held at the Khetarpal Parade Ground, where the graduating cadets showcased military precision, discipline, and professionalism during an impressive march past before moving o…
Pune, May 28 (IANS) The National Defence Academy (NDA) is set to conduct its 150th Passing Out parade (POP) at the iconic tri-services academy campus at Pune’s Khadakwasla on May 30.The grand ceremony will mark the commissioning of 355 cadets into the Indian Armed Forces.Ahead of the historic and momentous occasion, a full dress-rehearsal was conducted at the same iconic grounds in Khadakwasla, setting the momentum for the grand ceremony.The dress rehearsal saw a spectacular display of fly pas…