Latvia, Estonia report drone incursions from Russian airspace

IANS | March 25, 2026 7:49 PM

Riga, March 25 (IANS) Estonia and Latvia on Wednesday reported that drones entered their airspace from Russia. Latvia's National Armed Forces (NBS) stated that its air force detected an unmanned aircraft entering Latvian airspace from Russia. According to the statement, wreckage of the drone was found at the spot, however, no casualty was reported during the incident.

India and UK explore joint initiatives to bolster peace and security

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:42 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with UK's Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth in New Delhi on Wednesday, discussing the current geostrategic situation and issues of mutual interest.

India and Kazakhstan focus on bolstering defence cooperation in niche domains, C-UAS

IANS | March 25, 2026 6:14 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit held a meeting with Kazakhstan's Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Zhazykbayev Shaikh-Khassan in New Delhi on Wednesday with discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation and exploring new ways to engage in niche domains, C-UAS and training exchanges.

Guiding through danger: How Indian Navy is steering ships across Strait of Hormuz

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:03 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) In the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz, where global energy flows have come under disruption, a quiet but determined effort is underway by the Indian Navy to keep the country's energy supply undisrupted.

India, UK discuss progress in intelligence collaboration and integrated military engagement

IANS | March 24, 2026 9:17 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and UK's Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth held a meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focused on progress in training exchanges, intelligence collaboration and integrated military engagement between two nations.

India's decisions will shape future of Indo-Pacific: Top US official

IANS | March 24, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi/Washington, March 24 (IANS) Emphasising that the United States views India with deep respect, the US Under Secretary of War for Policy, Elbridge Colby on Tuesday said the country has a proud strategic tradition and New Delhi's decisions will profoundly shape the future of the Indo-Pacific.

Naxal insurgency hit hard: 256 Maoists killed, 1562 surrendered in 2025

IANS | March 24, 2026 7:20 PM

Raipur, March 24 (IANS) Security forces have delivered a crippling blow to the Naxalite movement in 2025, with official figures revealing massive gains in the fight against left-wing extremism across central and eastern India.

Rajnath Singh calls for learning lessons on defence preparedness from West Asia conflict

IANS | March 24, 2026 5:39 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday took stock of the situation in West Asia and its impact on India’s defence preparedness, asking the military brass and policymakers to learn lessons from the ongoing conflict to improve the country’s forces, an official said.

Australian Navy chief visits INS Nilgiri during Exercise Kakadu

IANS | March 24, 2026 4:58 PM

Sydney, March 24 (IANS) Royal Australian Navy (RAN) chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond was the chief guest at a reception held onboard INS Nilgiri during its deployment to Australia for Exercise Kakadu 2026, the High Commission of India, which hosted the event, stated on Tuesday.

'Brave hearts guard dense Eastern terrains': HM Shah, Northeast CMs on Assam Rifles' Raising Day

IANS | March 24, 2026 10:37 AM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Ministers of several Northeastern states extended warm greetings to the Assam Rifles on its 191st Raising Day, praising the force for its courage, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to safeguarding the borders and maintaining peace in the region.

Defence

Latvia, Estonia report drone incursions from Russian airspace

India and UK explore joint initiatives to bolster peace and security

India and Kazakhstan focus on bolstering defence cooperation in niche domains, C-UAS

Guiding through danger: How Indian Navy is steering ships across Strait of Hormuz

India, UK discuss progress in intelligence collaboration and integrated military engagement

India's decisions will shape future of Indo-Pacific: Top US official

Naxal insurgency hit hard: 256 Maoists killed, 1562 surrendered in 2025

Rajnath Singh calls for learning lessons on defence preparedness from West Asia conflict

Australian Navy chief visits INS Nilgiri during Exercise Kakadu

'Brave hearts guard dense Eastern terrains': HM Shah, Northeast CMs on Assam Rifles' Raising Day

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