India bolstering defence capabilities, remains committed to regional peace: Report

IANS | August 15, 2025 8:39 PM

Hanoi, Aug 15 (IANS) India's drive for defence self reliance and technological advancement has received a significant boost with the approval of a $2.3 billion (Rs 20,000 crore) project to develop next-generation Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) for the Indian Air Force (IAF), a report cited on Friday. The development underscores India’s commitment to strengthening surveillance, reconnaissance, and situational awareness, while reflecting its foresight in addressing emerging security challenges amid a complex geopolitical landscape.

BSF IG hails force’s role in Operation Sindoor during I-Day celebrations

IANS | August 15, 2025 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Marking the 79th anniversary of India’s Independence, the Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday held a ceremonial flag hoisting and salutation at the Indo-Pakistan border in Nadabet, Banaskantha district.

Surveillance, interception and counter-strike: India's Sudarshan Chakra

IANS | August 15, 2025 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra to develop an indigenous air defence system aimed at protecting India’s strategic, civilian, and nationally important sites from any potential enemy attacks.

Op Sindoor testament to India’s self-reliance, PM Modi outlines defence roadmap

IANS | August 15, 2025 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Atmanirbhar Bharat as the bedrock of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, highlighting India’s strides in defence, technology, space, energy, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Rescue ops underway as 46 killed in J&K's Kishtwar

IANS | August 15, 2025 4:06 AM

Jammu, Aug 15 (IANS) As Army joined the rescue operations which are underway as at least 46 people, including two CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) personnel, were killed, and 167 others were rescued from mounds of rubble after a massive cloudburst led to flash floods in Chashoti in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district.

Puri beach transforms into canvas of Indian valour and innovation this Independence Day

IANS | August 14, 2025 11:15 PM

Puri, Aug 14 (IANS) Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has once again captured the spirit of patriotism and innovation with his latest creations on the shores of Puri beach.

President Murmu approves 127 Gallantry Awards; brave heroes of Operation Sindoor also awarded

IANS | August 14, 2025 8:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu has approved 127 Gallantry Awards, 40 Distinguished Service awards, and 290 Mention-in-Despatches to honour the valour and dedication of Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day.

Centre honours Air Marshal AK Bharti for his valour in Operation Sindoor

IANS | August 14, 2025 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Several top military officers of the Indian Armed Forces will be honoured with Gallantry Awards for their valour and bravery that the nation witnessed during Operation Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor a landmark in India’s defence history: President Murmu

IANS | August 14, 2025 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) In a stirring address to the nation on the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu reflected on the country’s developmental strides, its resolute response to terrorism, and the imperative of environmental stewardship.

Rajnath Singh hails Operation Sindoor as symbol of new-age warfare, self-reliance

IANS | August 14, 2025 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in his ‘Sandesh to Soldiers’ on the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, hailed Operation Sindoor as a “balanced military response” and a testament to the nation’s shift towards modern, self-reliant defence capabilities.

Defence

India bolstering defence capabilities, remains committed to regional peace: Report

BSF IG hails force’s role in Operation Sindoor during I-Day celebrations

Surveillance, interception and counter-strike: India's Sudarshan Chakra

Op Sindoor testament to India’s self-reliance, PM Modi outlines defence roadmap

Rescue ops underway as 46 killed in J&K's Kishtwar

Puri beach transforms into canvas of Indian valour and innovation this Independence Day

President Murmu approves 127 Gallantry Awards; brave heroes of Operation Sindoor also awarded

Centre honours Air Marshal AK Bharti for his valour in Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor a landmark in India’s defence history: President Murmu

Rajnath Singh hails Operation Sindoor as symbol of new-age warfare, self-reliance

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