Cabinet nod for buying Rs 10,200 cr India-made ammunition for Pinaka rocket launchers

IANS | January 30, 2025 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the indigenous procurement of ammunition worth around Rs 10,200 crore for the Indian Army’s Pinaka multi-launcher rocket system, in another booster shot for the country’s self-reliance in the Defence manufacturing sector, according to senior officials.

11 killed, 83 injured by Israeli gunfire in Lebanon

IANS | January 26, 2025 9:13 PM

Beirut, Jan 26 (IANS) The death toll from Israeli gunfire targeting crowds of Lebanese trying to return to their homes in southern Lebanon has risen to 11, with 83 others injured, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Sunday.

R-Day Parade: Proud father recalls his days while watching son lead Naval contingent

IANS | January 26, 2025 7:44 PM

Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) As Lt Cdr Saahil Ahluwalia led the Indian Navy's marching contingent on Kartavya Path on Sunday, a proud father sat watching. Exactly 34 years ago, Commodore Ravi Ahluwalia, IN (Retd), had done the same during the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. He too had been the contingent commander of the Navy's marching contingent. The road was then known as Rajpath.

India showcases extensive display of 'Nari Shakti' during Republic Day

IANS | January 26, 2025 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India celebrated its 76th Republic Day on Sunday with grandeur at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, where the parade and tableaux showcased the nation's progress, cultural richness, and military strength, with a significant emphasis on 'Nari Shakti' (women empowerment).