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.

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.

R-Day NCC camp: Cadets from 21 friendly countries explore India

IANS | January 22, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The Republic Day Camp of NCC saw a new flavour with cadets from 21 friendly countries visiting the DG NCC Camp under the esteemed Youth Exchange Programme and the Indian cadets joining the ‘At Home event’ hosted by the Corps chief.

Trump seeks talks to acquire Greenland, its 'core national security interest'

IANS | January 21, 2026 9:22 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the United States should reopen negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland, arguing that the vast Arctic territory is a “core national security interest” and can only be protected by Washington amid rising global military threats.