New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Centre for Fire, Explosives & Environment Safety (CFEES), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur, will now carry out collaborative and innovative research in fire safety and engage in knowledge sharing. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed between the two organisations on Monday, July 27, 2026. The MoU was exchanged between the Director, CFEES, and Director, NFSC, in the pre…
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New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) India and Cote d’Ivoire on Monday held discussions on strengthening defence cooperation, military-to-military engagement and issues of mutual interest. The discussions were held during a meeting between Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, and the Chief of Air Staff of the Cote d’Ivoire Air Force, Major General Koffi N’Guessan who was presented a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Air Headquarters in New Delhi ahead of the meeting.”The visit featured disc…
Mogadishu, July 26 (IANS) Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), supported by international partners, has killed 16 al-Shabaab militants, including two key operatives, in Somalia.According to NISA, Saturday evening’s joint operations targeted the Miirtaqwo and Tardo areas in the Middle Shabelle and Hiran regions, destroying key enemy vehicles and equipment.It said the first operation targeted and destroyed an al-Shabaab facility known as the “Security House”, where equipment…
Washington, July 26 (IANS) Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini has departed from the US’ Boston, as part of ongoing Lokayan 26, and has now set course for Ponta Delgada, Azores (Portugal). During her stay in the US, INS Sudarshini represented India at the SAIL 250 celebrations and the International Naval Review 250, showcasing India’s rich maritime heritage while strengthening maritime partnerships through professional and cultural engagements, according to the statement released by …
Ahmedabad, July 26 (IANS) The Indian Army has concluded its major flood relief and rescue operations across Gujarat and Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, evacuating more than 790 stranded people over three days, as authorities shift their focus towards relief, restoration and damage assessment following some of the heaviest monsoon rainfall of the season.According to the Ministry of Defence, the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations began on July 23 under the S…
Navsari/Valsad, July 24 (IANS) Indian Army flood relief columns have been deployed across flood-hit parts of Gujarat as rescue operations intensified following heavy rainfall that inundated several districts, with troops joining civil authorities in evacuating stranded residents and providing emergency assistance.Flood relief columns of the Golden Katar Division have been deployed in Valsad, Navsari, Ahmedabad city and Ahmedabad rural areas.According to the Ministry of Defence, the troops are en…
Kuwait City, July 23 (IANS) The Abdali border crossing – Kuwait’s northern land port with Iraq – was targeted by drones, causing material damage with no casualties.“The Official Spokesman for the Ministry of Defence, Major General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, stated that the Abdali border crossing was subjected, this afternoon, to an attack by hostile drones, which resulted in material damage, with no human casualties recorded,” the Kuwait Army wrote on X.He added that the specialised teams i…
Canberra, July 21 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the opening ceremony of Exercise Pitch Black 2026 at Darwin. The Exercise Pitch Black 2026 is a biennial multinational air combat exercise that brings together Air Forces of 19 nations. It provides a unique opportunity to enhance interoperability and strengthen operational cooperation.”From the seabed to the sky – the India Australia defence relations are set to touch the sky with…
Tokyo, July 16 (IANS) Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is planning to visit India in August to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. This will be Koizumi’s first visit to India after assuming office in October last year, local media reported on Thursday. The two ministers are expected to discuss cooperation about defence equipment, including the export of the Unicorn communication antenna system from Japan to India, Jiji Press reported citing information received from t…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday reviewed the functioning of the Canteen Services Department (CSD) during the 80th meeting of the Board of Control Canteen Services (BOCCS) in Ranchi, an official said. The meeting deliberated on key operational and administrative issues aimed at further improving the efficiency of the Canteen Services while enhancing the quality of services extended to serving personnel, ex-servicemen and their dependents, the officia…