World witnessed how fast Air Force moved into combat during Op Sindoor, says IAF chief

IANS | October 8, 2026 10:26 AM

Ghaziabad, Oct 8 (IANS) Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh on Thursday extended warm greetings to the air warriors on the 94th Indian Air Force Day and said that the world witnessed how quickly the IAF swung into action during Operation Sindoor last year, while adding that the air warriors are "constantly preparing for the mission".

PM Modi calls for rules-based maritime order

IANS | October 7, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed policymakers, maritime leaders, and experts from around the world to the third edition of 'Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue', calling for a "free, open, secure, and rules-based maritime order" that brings peace and prosperity to all nations.

ISI moves to unite Bangladesh terror groups, eyes bigger India strikes

Vicky Nanjappa | October 7, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) With the western border becoming increasingly difficult to operate along, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is seeking to intensify activities on the eastern front. Terror groups in Bangladesh have long been nurtured by the ISI, with the focus largely on targeting West Bengal and the northeastern states.

Rajnath Singh calls for stronger indigenous aero-engine capabilities

IANS | October 6, 2026 10:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday stressed the need to strengthen India’s indigenous capabilities in the design, development, testing and manufacture of advanced aero-engines, stating that mastery over propulsion technology is critical to achieving self-reliance in the aerospace and defence sector.