'SAKSHAM': India's new eye in the sky to neutralise aerial threats

Saurabh Sharma | October 9, 2025 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Nearly five months after Operation Sindoor showed the prowess of the Indian security apparatus, including in the domain of neutralising nearly 400 drones fired by Pakistan to target Indian defence structures and civilian areas, the Indian Army has now initiated the procurement of an indigenously developed ‘SAKSHAM’ Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid System.

India and UK vow to counter violent extremism, bolster defence partnership

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:38 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart from the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, unequivocally and strongly condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations during their meeting in Mumbai on Thursday.

India and Australia deepen strategic alignment during Defence Ministers' Dialogue

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:20 PM

Canberra, Oct 9 (IANS) Top-tier security partners India and Australia on Thursday discussed next steps to deepen defence partnership, including though enhancing strategic dialogue and increasing the complexity of exercises, during the Australia–India Defence Ministers' Dialogue held at Parliament House in Canberra.

On-ground realities, regional security imperatives in engaging with Kabul

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has been busy urging the global community to support the beleaguered nation since assuming office in August 2021. He has visited several countries in this effort, with the requisite exemption from the United Nations that imposes a travel ban on Afghan officials.

India should get rightful place in UNSC: UK PM Keir Starmer

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:50 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said New Delhi should get its 'rightful place' on the UN Security Council, highlighting India’s remarkable growth story and its potential to play a key role in global affairs.

AI and the new doctrine: How India is rewriting its security playbook after Pahalgam

Vicky Nanjappa | October 9, 2025 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Pahalgam attack was a major learning curve for the security agencies in India. While the military doctrine changed following the attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, the strategy, too, is evolving from response to prediction.

Masood Azhar approves formation of JeM women’s brigade ‘Jamaat-ul-Mominaat’, appoints sister as chief

Saurabh Sharma | October 9, 2025 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) In a major shift in strategy, Pakistan-based terror organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has announced the formation of its first-ever women’s wing, named “Jamaat-ul-Mominaat”, sources told IANS.

Pakistan witnesses alarming spike in violence in 2025: Report

IANS | October 8, 2025 9:24 PM

Islamabad, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistan has witnessed an over 46 per cent surge in violence during the third quarter of 2025, with at least 901 fatalities and 599 injuries – including civilians, security personnel, and outlaws – resulting from 329 incidents of violence, including terror attacks and counter-terror operations, a report by Islamabad-based think tank Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) has revealed.

Modern surveillance gadgets ensured infiltration attempts didn’t succeed in J&K: IG BSF

IANS | October 8, 2025 4:25 PM

Srinagar, Oct 8 (IANS) Infiltration of terrorists from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir Valley has come down due to heightened surveillance and use of modern gadgets by the security forces, IG BSF frontier (Kashmir) said on Wednesday.

Op Sindoor proved power of teamwork and precision: IAF Chief AP Singh

IANS | October 8, 2025 11:30 AM

Hindon, Oct 8 (IANS) Indian Air Force Chief A.P. Singh on Wednesday said that Operation Sindoor stands as a moment of immense pride for the nation and exemplifies how victory is achieved through effective teamwork, synergy, and coordination among the defence forces.

Security

'SAKSHAM': India's new eye in the sky to neutralise aerial threats

India and UK vow to counter violent extremism, bolster defence partnership

India and Australia deepen strategic alignment during Defence Ministers' Dialogue

On-ground realities, regional security imperatives in engaging with Kabul

India should get rightful place in UNSC: UK PM Keir Starmer

AI and the new doctrine: How India is rewriting its security playbook after Pahalgam

Masood Azhar approves formation of JeM women’s brigade ‘Jamaat-ul-Mominaat’, appoints sister as chief

Pakistan witnesses alarming spike in violence in 2025: Report

Modern surveillance gadgets ensured infiltration attempts didn’t succeed in J&K: IG BSF

Op Sindoor proved power of teamwork and precision: IAF Chief AP Singh

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