Pakistan strongman Asim Munir dragging US into Afghanistan-like mess again

IANS | August 28, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) While Pakistan Army chief Asif Munir has succeeded in selling his idea of the potential that his country holds for the US to mine rich rare earth materials and oil, what American President Donald Trump’s advisers are brushing under the carpet is that venture could land them back in the same mess that they had ended up in Afghanistan and from which they have only just pulled out.

Radicalisation in Sri Lanka: A brewing storm with implications for India

Vicky Nanjappa | August 27, 2025 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) On April 21 2019, in Sri Lanka, a series of bombs went off at four hotels and three Churches in which 269 people were killed. The bombings were carried out by terrorists inspired by the ideology of the Islamic State.

Gold losing shine as smugglers in TN turn to drones, e-cigarettes and electronics

Vicky Nanjappa | August 27, 2025 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) From drug cartels to gold smugglers, Tamil Nadu has become a major transit or landing point. The rise in the number of drug-related incidents has gone up tenfold over the last couple of years.

On passage to India, INS Tamal makes port call in Saudi Arabia

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:44 PM

Jeddah, Aug 27 (IANS) Saudi naval and Indian officials accorded a warm welcome to INS Tamal as the Indian Navy’s newest stealth frigate arrived at Saudi Arabia's Jeddah for a port call on Wednesday.

Don't want anyone’s land, but ready to go to any extent to protect ours, says Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:38 PM

Mhow (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 27 (IANS) In a compelling address on the second day of the tri-service seminar 'Ran Samvad 2025' at the Army War College in Mhow (now known as Ambedkar Nagar), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored India's commitment to peace while stressing the necessity of robust defence readiness in the face of evolving geopolitical challenges.

Op Sindoor striking demonstration of technology-driven warfare: Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 27, 2025 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday described Operation Sindoor as a striking demonstration of technology-driven warfare, adding that the speed and bravery with which the Indian Armed Forces dismantled terror infrastructure in Pakistan was something the terrorists "could never have even imagined".

India never seeks war but will respond with strength if challenged: Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 27, 2025 11:12 AM

Mhow (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 27 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed that India has never been a nation seeking war or initiating aggression but warned that any challenge to the country would be met with decisive strength.

India's Project-75 represents decisive leap in undersea warfare capabilities

IANS | August 26, 2025 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India’s Project-75(I) is more than just the next step in naval procurement. It showcases a decisive leap in undersea warfare capabilities. India, with Project-75(I), can conduct continuous covert patrols across strategic sea lanes, bolstering its role as a security provider in the region, a report stated on Tuesday.

Agencies warn of ISI-driven push as BKI adopts new strategy in Punjab

Vicky Nanjappa | August 26, 2025 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Opening up a war on another front, the ISI has been pushing the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) to ramp up terror activities in Punjab and the neighbouring states.

Navy commissions two ‘homegrown’ warships, Defence Minister terms it decisive step towards self-reliance

IANS | August 26, 2025 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) The Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned two stealth frigates – INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri, in a ceremony presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in Visakhapatnam.

Defence

Pakistan strongman Asim Munir dragging US into Afghanistan-like mess again

Radicalisation in Sri Lanka: A brewing storm with implications for India

Gold losing shine as smugglers in TN turn to drones, e-cigarettes and electronics

On passage to India, INS Tamal makes port call in Saudi Arabia

Don't want anyone’s land, but ready to go to any extent to protect ours, says Rajnath Singh

Op Sindoor striking demonstration of technology-driven warfare: Rajnath Singh

India never seeks war but will respond with strength if challenged: Rajnath Singh

India's Project-75 represents decisive leap in undersea warfare capabilities

Agencies warn of ISI-driven push as BKI adopts new strategy in Punjab

Navy commissions two ‘homegrown’ warships, Defence Minister terms it decisive step towards self-reliance

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