Youth must lead India’s national security vision: Kiren Rijiju

IANS | November 4, 2025 11:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, addressed the Young Leaders Forum 2025 on National Unity Day at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, urging India's youth to play a pivotal role in shaping a secure and self-reliant nation.

India and US focus on bolstering defence ties during Military Cooperation Group meeting in Hawaii

IANS | November 4, 2025 2:57 PM

Honolulu, Nov 4 (IANS) Senior military leaders of India and the United States are holding "productive discussions" focusing on strengthening bilateral defence engagements, enhancing interoperability and promoting a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific region, during the two-day India–US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting which got underway at Hawaii, earlier today, India time.

Army Chief visits Kharga Corps, reviews drone and combat preparedness

IANS | November 4, 2025 10:07 AM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi continues to assess the Indian Army’s operational readiness across various formations. After recently visiting several border areas, the Army Chief has examined multiple aspects of preparedness, including drone warfare capabilities and innovations in training at Kharga Corps.

Poor quality, frequent malfunctions undermine confidence in Chinese arms: Report

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:21 PM

Dhaka, Nov 1 (IANS) The reputation of Chinese military hardware and equipment has suffered a major dent due to several prominent export failures. Frequent issues with Pakistan's F-22P frigates, groundings and technical problems experienced by JF-17 customers, and recently reported operational difficulties with the Chinese SkyShield laser system in desert environments have been cited as the main reasons behind China's defence exports not gaining access to significant world markets, a report cited on Saturday.