Yerevan, Feb 2 (IANS) A high-level Indian defence delegation led by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has arrived in Armenia for a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening defence and security cooperation between the two countries.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The 15 per cent hike in defence sector allocation in Budget 2026-27 will not only help modernise the armed forces and finance their regular requirement but also cater for the financial requirements that have arisen due to the emergency procurement of arms and ammunition made subsequent to Operation Sindoor under both the categories -- Capital and Revenue, the government said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026 and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the allocation of Rs 7.8 lakh crore for the defence sector.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an allocation of Rs 7.8 lakh crore for the country’s defence sector in the Union Budget for 2026-27, representing a 15 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of Rs 6.81 lakh crore for the previous financial year.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished the Indian Coast Guard personnel on the force's 50th Raising Day, and said that their work not only secures the maritime borders but also sustains the livelihoods of communities that depend on the sea.
Jammu, Jan 31 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government has accorded sanction for renaming of Kathua Railway Station in honour of Kirti Chakra awardee and martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary, recognising his supreme sacrifice for the nation. This move has evoked both pride and deep emotion in his family, particularly his father, retired Colonel P.L. Choudhary, who said the loss of a young son leaves a lifelong void even as his bravery fills the family with pride.
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) India’s new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility for military transport aircraft in Bengaluru represents a significant milestone in the nation’s defence collaboration with the United States, enhancing industrial integration and strategic alignment, a report said on Friday.
Male, Jan 30 (IANS) The Indian Navy has consciously pursued a collaborative and shared regional space approach, building mutual trust that has led to its recognition as “preferred security partner” and a “first responder”, a report said on Friday
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) discussed enhancing maritime cooperation, interoperability, and promoting a collaborative approach towards a free and open Indo-Pacific at the 11th edition of Staff Talks held here, an Indian Navy spokesperson said on Friday.
Jaipur, Jan 30 (IANS) The Intelligence Wing of the Rajasthan Police has arrested a local youth from the Pokhran area of Jaisalmer district for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
