Navies of India, UK discuss deepening operational and professional engagements

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Navies of India and the United Kingdom (UK) held the 17th Executive Steering Group meeting in New Delhi this week, discussing deepening operational and practical engagements, spokesperson of the Indian Navy stated on Friday. The two sides also explored new avenues for cooperation in emerging technologies, future concepts and capabilities.

Every trace of Naxalism must be erased: HM Amit Shah

IANS | October 15, 2026 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that every trace of Naxalism must be erased. Affirming that the Modi government’s determination to create a Naxal-free India has been realised, he stressed that it is now time to heal the wounds inflicted upon the nation by Naxalism and ensure that every victim can lead a life of dignity.

India and Greece review defence cooperation, explore new initiatives

IANS | October 15, 2026 4:53 PM

Athens, Oct 15 (IANS) India and Greece held the second Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation on Thursday where both sides reviewed ongoing defence cooperation and explored new initiatives in capacity building, training, regional security, defence industry and maritime cooperation.

Govt signs Rs 4,106 crore contracts for communication satellite for IAF, heavyweight torpedoes for Navy

IANS | October 15, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Thursday said it has signed contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore for the acquisition of a dedicated communication satellite capability for the Indian Air Force, and Varunastra heavy-weight torpedoes for the Indian Navy.

'Retaliation to terrorism will be even more severe than the past': Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan

IANS | October 15, 2026 3:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a warning to Pakistan, stating that any future act of terrorism by it would be met with a strike even more powerful than the previous one.

India and Russia reaffirm commitment to strengthen Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership

IANS | October 14, 2026 9:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India and Russia on Wednesday held wide-ranging discussions on issues of common interest, including their impact on international security, during the Seventh India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan, held in New Delhi.

No longer confined to single maritime theatre, Indian Navy operates across regions

IANS | October 14, 2026 9:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Indian Navy's operational activity in 2026 demonstrates a force increasingly capable of operating simultaneously across the Indian Ocean, Indo-Pacific, Mediterranean and Atlantic approaches while exercising with major maritime powers. More significantly, its growing global presence is being matched by indigenous warship construction, maritime surveillance, electronic warfare, unmanned systems and technology development, signalling a transition from an Indian Ocean-focused navy towards a broader blue-water and technology-enabled maritime power.

India and Russia discuss deepening military ties, expanding professional exchanges

IANS | October 14, 2026 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India and Russia on Wednesday held discussions on deepening military ties, expanding professional exchanges and exploring ways to have greater collaboration in areas of mutual interest.

India and Greece agree to expand defence cooperation, prioritise policy planning

IANS | October 14, 2026 7:47 PM

Athens, Oct 14 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a meeting with Greece's Deputy Minister of National Defence Athanasios Davakis in Athens on Wednesday, where both sides agreed to expand defence cooperation, prioritised policy planning, joint staff talks and defence industry collaboration.

'Pakistan’s military leadership driving country into deeper economic crisis'

IANS | October 14, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The World Bank's October 2026 regional update highlights that roughly 48 per cent of all people living below the $3 a day poverty line across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) region are Pakistani, while the remaining 47 per cent are in Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen.

Defence

Navies of India, UK discuss deepening operational and professional engagements

Every trace of Naxalism must be erased: HM Amit Shah

India and Greece review defence cooperation, explore new initiatives

Govt signs Rs 4,106 crore contracts for communication satellite for IAF, heavyweight torpedoes for Navy

'Retaliation to terrorism will be even more severe than the past': Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan

India and Russia reaffirm commitment to strengthen Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership

No longer confined to single maritime theatre, Indian Navy operates across regions

India and Russia discuss deepening military ties, expanding professional exchanges

India and Greece agree to expand defence cooperation, prioritise policy planning

'Pakistan’s military leadership driving country into deeper economic crisis'

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