China's missile launch inside South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone carries geopolitical signals: Report

IANS | July 12, 2026 3:21 PM

Beijing, July 12 (IANS) China's test-firing of a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean - which it termed routine training - has sparked concerns, with Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and others criticising the move, as the timing and location inside the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone carry geopolitical signals, as per a report.

PM Modi’s three-nation tour bolsters ties with Indo-Pacific nations amid China’s growing assertiveness: Report

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:42 PM

Beijing, July 11 (IANS) China's July 6 test launch of a long-range ballistic missile coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Jakarta on the first leg of his three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, with both Canberra and Wellington denouncing the missile test, a report has stated.

Great Nicobar project to solidify India’s position in Strait of Malacca: Report

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:40 PM

Ottawa, July 11 (IANS) The Great Nicobar project has assumed greater significance in the aftermath of the Iran war, with the Strait of Malacca continuing to serve as a lifeline for East Asia’s energy and economic flows. The project reinforces India's strategic position at the gateway of the Malacca Strait, a report has stated.

AI may shape future wars, but victory will depend on soldiers, national resolve: Rajnath Singh

IANS | July 11, 2026 11:43 AM

Visakhapatnam, July 11 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that while emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence are transforming the nature of warfare, conventional military capabilities remain indispensable, stressing that future conflicts may involve AI but will ultimately be won through national resolve, trained soldiers and credible military strength.

INS Mahendragiri to strengthen India's maritime reach, bolster eastern seaboard: Rajnath Singh

IANS | July 11, 2026 11:22 AM

Visakhapatnam, July 11 (IANS) As INS Mahendragiri was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Saturday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the indigenous stealth frigate would further enhance the strength of India's eastern seaboard, expand the country's blue-water capabilities, and reinforce its strategic presence across the Indian Ocean Region.

With no forerunner in Indian Navy, INS Mahendragiri set to chart its own legacy

IANS | July 11, 2026 10:18 AM

Visakhapatnam, July 11 (IANS) The Indian Navy is set to induct its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri, in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.

'India is now selling its weapons abroad': NDA hails PM Modi's remark on Operation Sindoor

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:04 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's defence prowess during Operation Sindoor at the 'Melbourne meets Modi’ event, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA government hailed his address while asserting that due to the country's efforts towards building its defence infrastructure "other nations are signing defence deals with us today".

Iran warns US of 'firm and decisive' military response if violations continue: Consul General (IANS interview)

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:00 AM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Iran has warned that it will deliver a "firm and decisive response" to what it called repeated violations by the US, and said it has already carried out actions targeting US interests and bases in the region.

Indian Navy assumes key role at world's largest maritime warfare exercise

IANS | July 9, 2026 9:10 PM

Honolulu, July 9 (IANS) Indian Navy has assumed the role of Deputy Commander Task Force for Theatre-level Anti-Submarine Warfare during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 maritime warfare exercise.

INS Sudarshini heads to Boston, carrying forward Indian Navy's message of maritime friendship

IANS | July 9, 2026 8:06 PM

New York, July 9 (IANS) Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini is headed to Boston from New York to participate in Sail Boston 2026, carrying forward the Indian Navy's message of maritime friendship, cooperation and goodwill across the oceans.

Defence

China's missile launch inside South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone carries geopolitical signals: Report

PM Modi’s three-nation tour bolsters ties with Indo-Pacific nations amid China’s growing assertiveness: Report

Great Nicobar project to solidify India’s position in Strait of Malacca: Report

AI may shape future wars, but victory will depend on soldiers, national resolve: Rajnath Singh

INS Mahendragiri to strengthen India's maritime reach, bolster eastern seaboard: Rajnath Singh

With no forerunner in Indian Navy, INS Mahendragiri set to chart its own legacy

'India is now selling its weapons abroad': NDA hails PM Modi's remark on Operation Sindoor

Iran warns US of 'firm and decisive' military response if violations continue: Consul General (IANS interview)

Indian Navy assumes key role at world's largest maritime warfare exercise

INS Sudarshini heads to Boston, carrying forward Indian Navy's message of maritime friendship

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