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.

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.

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.

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.