From peaks to glory: The grit of the Indian soldiers in Kargil

IANS | July 25, 2025 8:25 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Twenty-six years ago, a bold infiltration in the Kargil region jolted the nation, as armed intruders crossed the border and occupied key high-altitude positions on India’s side of the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Initially believed to be militants, the infiltrators were later confirmed to be part of a carefully planned covert military offensive—Operation Badr—conducted by the Pakistan Army.

Mandaviya to lead ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra’ in Drass tomorrow

IANS | July 25, 2025 4:27 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya will lead a ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra’ in Drass on Saturday to mark the 26th anniversary of India’s victory in the 1999 war.

Bold defence reforms and strategic self-reliance mark PM Modi's 11 year-milestone

IANS | July 25, 2025 4:15 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpasses Indira Gandhi, becoming India’s second-longest-serving Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru, his 11-year tenure stands marked by a transformative overhaul of India’s defence sector, with a sharp focus on indigenous capabilities, swift military responses, and modernisation.

INS Sandhayak displays its cutting-edge survey equipment during Jakarta visit

IANS | July 25, 2025 3:39 PM

Jakarta, July 25 (IANS) Indian Navy's indigenously designed and constructed Survey Vessel Large (SVL), INS Sandhayak on Friday displayed its advanced equipment and systems to the Indonesian Navy during a maiden visit to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia.

India successfully tests UAV-launched precision guided missile ULPGM-V3 in Andhra Pradesh

IANS | July 25, 2025 11:42 AM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday successfully carried out flight trials of the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

Discussions underway to improve trade relations with several countries: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 24, 2025 10:40 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) Union Commerce and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said discussions are underway to improve trade relations with several countries, as India signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK, opening billions of dollars worth of opportunities for both countries.

India’s strikes were focused and measured: Govt on Operation Sindoor

IANS | July 24, 2025 10:36 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Centre on Thursday firmly clarified that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was launched as a direct and deliberate response to a cross-border terror attack carried out by Pakistan-backed terrorists.

India has consistently protested CPEC’s inclusion in China’s OBOR: Govt tells Parliament

IANS | July 24, 2025 10:19 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The government of India has reiterated its firm opposition to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), stating that it has "consistently protested" to concerned parties over the inclusion of the project as a flagship component of China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative, now renamed the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Gujarat CM to inaugurate state’s third NCC leadership academy in Anand

IANS | July 24, 2025 7:13 PM

Gandhinagar, July 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate a newly built NCC Leadership Academy at Navli in Anand district on July 25, marking a step in the government's efforts to foster discipline, leadership, and national service among youth.

India-UK FTA not just economic partnership but blueprint for shared prosperity: PM Modi

IANS | July 24, 2025 5:45 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) Terming the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK as "historic", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the pact is not just economic partnership but also a blueprint for shared prosperity. He stated that India and the UK have also reached a consensus on double contribution convention.

Defence

From peaks to glory: The grit of the Indian soldiers in Kargil

Mandaviya to lead ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra’ in Drass tomorrow

Bold defence reforms and strategic self-reliance mark PM Modi's 11 year-milestone

INS Sandhayak displays its cutting-edge survey equipment during Jakarta visit

India successfully tests UAV-launched precision guided missile ULPGM-V3 in Andhra Pradesh

Discussions underway to improve trade relations with several countries: Piyush Goyal

India’s strikes were focused and measured: Govt on Operation Sindoor

India has consistently protested CPEC’s inclusion in China’s OBOR: Govt tells Parliament

Gujarat CM to inaugurate state’s third NCC leadership academy in Anand

India-UK FTA not just economic partnership but blueprint for shared prosperity: PM Modi

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