Ladakh: Indian Army leads nation-building drive to empower remote border villages with 4G, 5G mobile connectivity

IANS | April 19, 2025 1:50 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) In a groundbreaking move to bridge the digital divide and empower remote border communities, the Indian Army has enabled seamless 4G and 5G mobile connectivity across high-altitude regions of Ladakh, including forward locations in Eastern and Western Ladakh, as well as the Siachen Glacier.

Govt committed to making India self-reliant in defence manufacturing: Rajnath Singh

IANS | April 18, 2025 11:30 PM

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, April 18 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the government's wish to make India self-reliant in the defence manufacturing is commendable, adding "we are committed to making the country self-reliant and the country is succeeding in that".

India’s defence production to touch Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029: Rajnath Singh (Lead)

IANS | April 17, 2025 7:23 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Highlighting the country’s target to produce defence equipment worth Rs 3 lakh crore by the year 2029, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that India today stands shoulder to shoulder with developed nations in critical areas such as missile technology (Agni, BrahMos), submarines (INS Arihant) and aircraft carriers (INS Vikrant).

India emerging as key player in global defence production: Rajnath Singh

IANS | April 17, 2025 5:50 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Highlighting the growing production capabilities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that India today stands shoulder to shoulder with developed nations in critical areas such as missile technology (Agni, BrahMos), submarines (INS Arihant), aircraft carriers (INS Vikrant), AI, drones and cyber defence.

Ukraine extends martial law, general mobilisation for 90 more days

IANS | April 17, 2025 7:50 AM

Kyiv, April 17 (IANS) The Ukrainian Parliament has voted to extend the country's current martial law and general military mobilisation for another 90 days, parliament member Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on social media Telegram.

Israeli PM tells negotiators to 'continue the steps' for release of Gaza hostages

IANS | April 17, 2025 7:12 AM

Jerusalem, April 17 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed Israeli negotiators to "continue the steps" for the release of hostages still held in Gaza, his office said, as efforts to revive the ceasefire appeared to be stalled.

PM Modi’s vision propels India into global big league in defence, space & new tech

IANS | April 14, 2025 5:47 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Over the past decade, India has undergone a transformation that has reshaped its global standing from a developing nation with potential to a powerhouse pushing boundaries across defence, space, and technology.

Tiger Triumph 2025: Indian, US forces conclude amphibious disaster relief exercise

IANS | April 12, 2025 6:55 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Strengthening operational synergies, the fourth edition of bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 between India and the US culminated with a Distinguished Visitors' (DV) Day at Kakinada, an official said on Saturday.

Chhattisgarh: Eight Maoists surrender in Dantewada district

IANS | April 12, 2025 4:06 PM

Raipur, April 12 (IANS) Inspired by the ongoing ‘Lon Varratu’ (Come Back Home) campaign in Dantewada district, eight Maoists, including two carrying bounties, have surrendered on Saturday.

Amid hints of Dawood imprint, Rana grilled on ‘plotter he met in Dubai’

IANS | April 12, 2025 2:54 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Extradited 26/11 terrorist Tahawwur Rana’s questioning by the NIA has revolved around extracting information from him about a key plotter from Dubai and a person who hosted and helped co-conspirator David Coleman Headley in Mumbai ahead of the 2008 attack, sources said on Saturday.

Defence

Ladakh: Indian Army leads nation-building drive to empower remote border villages with 4G, 5G mobile connectivity

Govt committed to making India self-reliant in defence manufacturing: Rajnath Singh

India’s defence production to touch Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029: Rajnath Singh (Lead)

India emerging as key player in global defence production: Rajnath Singh

Ukraine extends martial law, general mobilisation for 90 more days

Israeli PM tells negotiators to 'continue the steps' for release of Gaza hostages

PM Modi’s vision propels India into global big league in defence, space & new tech

Tiger Triumph 2025: Indian, US forces conclude amphibious disaster relief exercise

Chhattisgarh: Eight Maoists surrender in Dantewada district

Amid hints of Dawood imprint, Rana grilled on ‘plotter he met in Dubai’

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