Kutch, Oct 31 (IANS) Continuing his tradition of spending Diwali with the armed forces and other security forces on the borders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the festival of lights on Thursday with personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF), Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in the Sir Creek area of Gujarat's Kutch.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Srinagar was initially saved in the last week of October 1947 by the valiant efforts of a handful of J&K state forces and Indian Army soldiers but was still threatened by the Pashtun tribal invaders camped in force nearby. The still scanty Indian troops, equipped with light arms, were limited to defensive action till Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel took a hand.
Kyiv, Oct 31 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that the country has requested long-range Tomahawk missiles from the US.
Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) The White House has cautioned Iran against responding to Israel's retaliation, saying that the US will support Israel in defending itself if Iran chooses to respond.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has embarked on a two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with Indian Army personnel stationed in Tawang, a strategic border region along the India-China border. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju is also accompanying him.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Wednesday, left for Tawang on a two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh where he will interact with soldiers stationed along the India-China border.
Srinagar, Oct 29 (IANS) The disengagement process between India and China on the line of actual control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh was completed on Tuesday after which the two armies started verification of positions and dismantling of infrastructure by each other, defence sources said.
Srinagar, Oct 28 (IANS) The military disengagement process between India and China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) was believed to be completed on Monday even though latest reports suggest that the process is still going on in Depsang plains and Demchok -- two 'friction points' -- in Eastern Ladakh, sources said.
Vadodara (Gujarat), Oct 28 (IANS) The inauguration of the C-295 aircraft manufacturing facility here has reinforced India's position as a trusted partner in global aerospace manufacturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, adding that ‘Made in India’ Tata-Airbus C-295 aircraft will also be exported in the future.
Jammu, Oct 28 (IANS) Terrorists tried to ambush an army vehicle on Monday in Jammu & Kashmir’s Akhnoor area in Jammu district. Subsequently, an encounter started there.
