Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) A Mumbai-based strategic think tank, will host a seminar titled ‘Atmanirbharta in Defence: Opportunities for MSMEs’ on May 11. Supported by the Indian Navy, the seminar adopts the theme ‘Make in India for the World’ and commemorates the completion of one year of Operation Sindoor.It aims to highlight the unprecedented opportunities emerging for Indian MSMEs in the country’s rapidly expanding defence manufacturing ecosystem.The seminar is expected to bring together …
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New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Advanced Agni missile with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system, capable of hitting different targets spread over a large area, was successfully flight-tested over the Indian Ocean Region, a DRDO official said on Saturday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian Army, and industry on the successful flight test conducted on Friday.“This will add an incredible capa…
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…
Agartala, May 8 (IANS) The Indian Army on Friday continued commemorating the first anniversary of ‘Operation Sindoor’ by organising a series of events across several Northeastern states, officials said. A defence spokesman said that the Red Shield Division and Spear Corps of the Indian Army organised a series of commemorative events across Agartala on Thursday and Friday.To mark the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Albert Ekka Brigade, under the aegis of the Red Shield Divis…
Imphal/Agartala, May 7 (IANS) The Indian Army and the Assam Rifles on Thursday commemorated the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor through a series of events organised across different Northeastern states, officials said.A defence spokesperson said that, as part of its continued commitment to community outreach and national awareness, the Indian Army organised a special outreach programme at Manipur University in Imphal on Thursday.The spokesperson said the initiative was organised for stude…
Imphal, May 7 (IANS) A senior Army officer on Thursday visited the forward areas of the Red Shield Division to review the prevailing security situation and assess the operational preparedness of troops deployed in the region, officials said. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that Lt Gen Girish Kalia, General Officer Commanding Spear Corps, visited forward areas of Red Shield Division at Kangvai, Sendra, Litan and Yaingangpokpi in Manipur and review the prevailing security situation an…
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, who served as the Director General of Air Operations during last year’s military operation against Pakistan, on Thursday said that Indian forces had shot down 13 aircrafts and 11 airfields of the rogue nation under the Operation Sindoor.Addressing a press conference in Jaipur on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Deputy Chief of Air Staff claimed that the operation successfully destroyed nine terrorist hideouts inside Pakistan and Pa…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior Union Ministers updated their social media profile pictures on Thursday to mark the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister led the digital tribute on ‘X’, replacing his display picture with a commemorative image of the operation to honour the courage and legacy of the mission.The move was swiftly followed by members of the Union Cabinet. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday saluted the valour and sacrifices of our armed forces.Rajnath Singh took to social media ‘X’ and said, “On the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, we salute the valour and sacrifices of our armed forces, whose courage and dedication continue to safeguard the nation. Their actions during the operation reflected unmatched precision, seamless jointness and deep synergy across services, setting …
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference, themed “Military Capability in New Domains”, which will kick off on Thursday in Jaipur. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will also attend the high-level conference, which coincides with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a landmark tri-service operation reflecting India’s political resolve and military precision.The conference comes at a time when modern…