New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Maharashtra’s Sakshi Sunil Padekar and Railways’ Shahu Tushar Mane bettered national record scores in the finals and qualification rounds of the 10m Air Rifle women and men events, respectively, as the competition in National Selection Trials 1&2 (Group A), hots up at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting ranges in the National Capital Region.Sakshi shot 254.3 in the T2 final while Shahu Tushar Mane scored 637.1 in the men’s T2 qualification. Both these scores are bette…
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New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) As the nation prepares to celebrate the Republic Day, the Delhi Metro will commence its services at 3.00 a.m. on all lines on January 26 (Monday). This special arrangement has been made to facilitate the smooth movement of people to Kartavya Path and enable them to witness the Republic Day celebrations. According to the Principal Executive Director (Corporate Communications) of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), trains will operate at intervals of 15 minutes on all…
Jaipur, Jan 15 (IANS) The 78th Army Day Parade kicked off in the city this morning with the Army showcasing its discipline, strength, valour and modern military capabilities before thousands of spectators on the Mahal Road in Jagatpura. This year’s Army Day parade holds special significance, as this is being held right outside a traditional military cantonment area, making it the first of its kind event. The parade began after a 10-minute award ceremony honoring brave women. A series of tablea…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Thursday extended Army Day greetings and lauded the Indian Army for its unwavering courage, valour and indomitable spirit, particularly highlighting its performance during Operation Sindoor, and said the nation stands proud of the force’s achievements in overcoming multiple challenges.Army Day has been observed every year since 1949 to commemorate the day General K.M. Cariappa took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chi…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) at the Delhi Cantonment here on Thursday, and lauded the role played by the organisation in nation-building and shaping disciplined, patriotic and value-driven citizens. He reviewed the ‘Guard of Honour’ presented by the NCC cadets from all the three wings comprising the Army, Navy, and Air Force, followed by a band display by the girl cadets of Birla Balika…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) United States operation to capture Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is a decisive demonstration of a new Washington posture that prioritises the Western Hemisphere, even at the potential expense of long‑standing focus on China in the Indo‑Pacific, according to a report. “The military has followed through by pulling most of the 12-plus ships in the Caribbean from previously planned European and Pacific deployments. This includes the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford, which…
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Tickets for the Republic Day celebrations in 2026 can now be purchased through the Aamantran mobile app, the Ministry of Defence announced on Monday. In a post on social media platform X, the Ministry of Defence said the app will facilitate ticket purchases for key events associated with the Republic Day celebrations, including the Republic Day Parade on January 26, the full dress rehearsal of the Beating the Retreat ceremony on January 28, and the Beating the Retreat cer…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Army’s Ajay Kumar and Karnataka’s Jonathan Gavin Antony headlined an action-packed day at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions, with Ajay claiming the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Men’s final after a closely fought contest, while Jonathan capped a standout campaign by completing a rare Sub-Youth, Youth and Junior treble in men’s air pistol events, at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi on Saturday.ir PistolAjay Kumar of the Army deliver…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) About 75,000 NCC Cadets participated during Operation Sindoor, assisting the civil administration and providing medical support, Director General Lt Gen Virendra Vats said on Saturday while sharing details of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026. Lt Gen Vats said that the camp is a platform to provide cadets with exposure to the rich culture and traditions of our nation through important events that take place in the National Capital during the run-…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised the initiative behind a ship built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman. In a post on X, he wrote, “Wonderful to see that INSV Kaundinya is embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman. Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, this ship highlights India’s rich maritime traditions. I congratulate the designers, artisan…