Mass exodus from Tirah Valley as as Pakistan military prepares offensive against TTP

IANS | January 25, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Tens of thousands of residents have streamed out of Tirah Valley in northwestern Pakistan in recent days, cramming into overloaded vehicles and enduring gruelling journeys amid bitter cold, all to escape an impending army operation targeting the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants who dominate the strategic border region near Afghanistan, media reports said.

India, US discuss strengthening defence cooperation, military-to-military engagement

IANS | January 25, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with US Secretary of the Army, Daniel P Driscoll in New Delhi on Sunday, discussing strengthening defence cooperation and military-to-military engagement.

Defence MoS Sanjay Seth awards school band competition finale winners

IANS | January 24, 2026 10:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Saturday, gave away prizes to winners of the Grand Finale of the National School Band Competition, organised as part of the 77th Republic Day Celebrations, an official said.

President Droupadi Murmu to address nation on eve of Republic Day

IANS | January 24, 2026 9:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will deliver her traditional address to the nation on Sunday, on the eve of Republic Day, which will be celebrated across India on Monday, the President's Office said on Saturday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praises NCC cadets' role in Op Sindoor mock drills

IANS | January 24, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Describing National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets as the nation's second line of defence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Saturday, called upon youth to draw inspiration from their vital role in raising public awareness when mock drills were conducted across the country during Operation Sindoor.

Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’, outlines Gaza push

IANS | January 22, 2026 10:28 PM

Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) President Donald J. Trump on Thursday launched the Board of Peace at Davos, outlining a US-backed effort to lock in peace, open crossings, demilitarise armed groups, and begin a long-term reconstruction and economic revival in Gaza.

Defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan could mean Saudi Arabia shouldering new obligations, extra risks: Report

IANS | January 22, 2026 9:09 PM

Riyadh, Jan 22 (IANS) A defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan could mean Saudi Arabia shouldering new obligations and taking on extra risks it didn’t have before, a report has highlighted.

Tribal freedom fighters to shine in Chhattisgarh's R-Day tableau

IANS | January 22, 2026 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Chhattisgarh's Republic Day Parade tableau will showcase the country's first digital museum in Nava Raipur dedicated to tribal heroic leaders on the Kartavya Path, an official said on Thursday.

Rashtriya Rangshala Camp: Tableaux & cultural acts finalised ahead of 77th R-Day celebrations

IANS | January 22, 2026 6:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence has finalised the lineup of 30 vibrant tableaux that will be showcased in the 77th Republic Day Parade in the national capital on Monday, Ministry officials said on Thursday.

India and Kenya discuss defence cooperation, exports and maintenance support

IANS | January 22, 2026 5:37 PM

Nairobi, Jan 22 (IANS) India and Kenya held extensive discussions this week focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, with emphasis on defence industrial collaboration, capacity building, training, sustainment partnerships, information sharing, and long-term cooperation in defence exports and maintenance support.

Defence

Mass exodus from Tirah Valley as as Pakistan military prepares offensive against TTP

India, US discuss strengthening defence cooperation, military-to-military engagement

Defence MoS Sanjay Seth awards school band competition finale winners

President Droupadi Murmu to address nation on eve of Republic Day

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praises NCC cadets' role in Op Sindoor mock drills

Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’, outlines Gaza push

Defence pact with Turkey and Pakistan could mean Saudi Arabia shouldering new obligations, extra risks: Report

Tribal freedom fighters to shine in Chhattisgarh's R-Day tableau

Rashtriya Rangshala Camp: Tableaux & cultural acts finalised ahead of 77th R-Day celebrations

India and Kenya discuss defence cooperation, exports and maintenance support

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