Kolkata, June 30 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) bid farewell to one of its oldest Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) -- also known as hovercrafts -- at Haldia in West Bengal on Tuesday, officials said.
Vadodara, June 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India's defence exports had risen from around Rs 1,000 crore in 2014 to approximately Rs 39,000 crore, attributing the increase to reforms aimed at expanding domestic manufacturing and encouraging private sector participation.
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) General Dhiraj Seth took over as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi upon his retirement on Tuesday.
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) A diversion away from the developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Balochistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) is what Pakistan is in desperate need of. The Indian agencies now warn that to divert attention the ISI would attempt some misadventure during the Amarnath Yatra that is scheduled to commence on July 3.
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Elections in Punjab are slated to be held in February next year, but the poll fever in the state is already high. As political parties gear up to face the elections, a major disinformation campaign in the state is being planned by the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that the valiant soldiers of the force have "held India's flag high across the globe" with their loyalty, courage and discipline.
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that his service has been the "greatest privilege" of his life and his heart is filled with gratitude, appreciation, pride, and satisfaction as he bids farewell to years of military service.
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Outgoing Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, in an interview with IANS, has called the Agnipath Scheme a "major human resource reform" aimed at forming a "younger and future-ready Army".
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Emphasising that "Indian challenges require Indian solutions", Outgoing Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that 'Atmanirbharta' or self-reliance is a "core requirement" of national security and future warfare.
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Outgoing Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is "stable, but sensitive", while stressing that the armed forces continue to maintain a "robust deployment posture" and are prepared to respond to any contingency.
