Defence and security cooperation forms muscle of India-Russia partnership: MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla

IANS | October 16, 2025 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla stated on Thursday that Moscow remains New Delhi's single largest supplier of advanced military systems. He said that defence cooperation has evolved from imports to joint development, co-production, and genuine technology transfers in keeping with India's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

UN reflects realities of 1945, not 2025: Jaishankar calls for urgent reforms

IANS | October 16, 2025 11:06 AM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said the United Nations continues to mirror the world of 1945 rather than the realities of 2025, stressing that the need for reform has become urgent.

CM Sai hails 'decisive blow' to Maoism as 27 surrender in Sukma, Raipur

IANS | October 15, 2025 10:11 PM

Raipur, Oct 15 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today described the surrender of 27 active Maoists in Sukma district as a "decisive blow to Naxalism," signalling the onset of a new era of trust, security, and development in the strife-torn Bastar region.

Indigenous combat parachute system tested at 32,000 feet; Rajnath Singh hails DRDO’s success

IANS | October 15, 2025 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) In a major development, the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat free-fall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Wednesday.

Indian Air Force, UK Royal Navy conduct joint exercise over Indian Ocean

IANS | October 15, 2025 10:26 AM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a joint exercise with the United Kingdom Royal Navy over the Indian Ocean Region, demonstrating growing synergy between the two forces, the IAF said on Wednesday.

UNTCC 2025: Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi holds key defence talks with global military leaders

IANS | October 15, 2025 10:09 AM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is engaging in a series of high-level meetings with senior military officials from several nations on the sidelines of the United Nations Chiefs of the Counter-Terrorism Conference (UNTCC) 2025, discussing ways to enhance defence cooperation and strengthen global security efforts.

US South Asia expert Ashley Tellis charged with mishandling classified data, alleged China links

IANS | October 14, 2025 11:55 PM

Washington, Oct 14 (IANS) In a major development, Ashley Tellis, a long-time US government adviser and expert on India and South Asia, has been charged with unlawfully keeping national defence information and meeting Chinese officials.

346 CISF commandos armed with advanced warfare skills to guard high-risk zones (IANS Exclusive)

Saurabh Sharma | October 14, 2025 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor — India’s strong retaliatory strike following the Pakistan-sponsored Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 — a total of 346 Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have now been trained by the Indian Army to counter high-intensity terror threats.

Ending Red Terror: Maoists’ surrender reflects rising disillusion

IANS | October 14, 2025 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Union government’s efforts at development initiatives have eroded support base for Maoists in rural and backward areas, and coupled with an uncompromising war on terror, there has been an increase in surrender by its cadres, including top leaders.

UK Carrier Strike Group departs India after 'highly successful' bilateral exercise

IANS | October 14, 2025 5:30 PM

London/Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) The United Kingdom's Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, departed India on Tuesday after a "highly successful" bilateral Exercise Konkan with the Indian Navy and "great" port visits to Mumbai and Goa.

Defence

Defence and security cooperation forms muscle of India-Russia partnership: MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla

UN reflects realities of 1945, not 2025: Jaishankar calls for urgent reforms

CM Sai hails 'decisive blow' to Maoism as 27 surrender in Sukma, Raipur

Indigenous combat parachute system tested at 32,000 feet; Rajnath Singh hails DRDO’s success

Indian Air Force, UK Royal Navy conduct joint exercise over Indian Ocean

UNTCC 2025: Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi holds key defence talks with global military leaders

US South Asia expert Ashley Tellis charged with mishandling classified data, alleged China links

346 CISF commandos armed with advanced warfare skills to guard high-risk zones (IANS Exclusive)

Ending Red Terror: Maoists’ surrender reflects rising disillusion

UK Carrier Strike Group departs India after 'highly successful' bilateral exercise

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