The Army on Saturday launched a major counter-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district after two local terrorists belonging to the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba were cornered in a dense orchard.Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team comprising multiple columns of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force laid a tight cordon around the
Delhi-Based Veda Aeronautics To Bid For Indian Army’s Jet-Based Kamikaze Drone Procurement Program
Delhi-based VEDA Aeronautics is preparing to bid for the Indian Army’s newly approved jet-based kamikaze drone procurement program, a critical component of the ₹52,000 crore defence modernisation package cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council.This move positions VEDA as a leading contender in India’s push for indigenous, high-speed loitering munitions designed for precision strike and swarm
India‑Japan Industrial Ties Deepen as Baba Kalyani Meets PM Modi and Takaichi
Billionaire industrialist Babasaheb Neelkanth Kalyani, widely known as Baba Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi on Thursday, Republic World reported.The meeting took place during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, held from 1 to 3 July, marking Takaichi’s first official visit to
India Receives Nine Retired UK Jaguars To Sustain Fleet
According to unconfirmed reports, India has formally received nine decommissioned Jaguar attack aircraft from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence.This transfer was confirmed in a written response by the Minister for Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, and reported by the UK Defence Journal.The batch includes five Jaguar GR1 variants and four T2 variants. These aircraft, though retired from active
EAM Jaishankar Embarks On Gulf, US And EU Tour To Launch India’s UNSC 2028-29 Campaign
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark on a multi-nation tour covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from 5 to 10 July. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that during this leg of the visit he will meet with his counterparts and the leadership of these countries.The discussions will centre on enhancing bilateral relations and exchanging views on regional developments and
PM Modi Extends Wishes As US Marks 250th Independence Anniversary, Calls Partnership A Force For Global Good
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to President Donald Trump and the people of the United States as the nation marked its 250th Independence anniversary. His message carried optimism for the future of India-US relations, emphasising that the friendship between New Delhi and Washington is a force for global good.In his post on X, Modi said, “On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I
US Envoy Sergio Gor Joins Trump At Mount Rushmore As India Marks 250 Years of American Independence
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with President Donald Trump at Mount Rushmore. Gor described Trump as the “greatest President” while accompanying him to the commemorative event.Quoting Trump’s speech, Gor highlighted the President’s patriotic assertion that Americans excel at overcoming challenges. Trump declared that in every human
Massive Protest Call In PoK As Khawja And JAAC Slam Pakistan’s Tyranny
Crowds gathered in Rawalakot on 4 July to hear Advocate Mehrah Khawja deliver a fiery speech condemning the Pakistani Army for the cold-blooded killing of civilians. Khawja declared that no law authorises the Army to kill anyone and criticised the leadership for failing to engage in meaningful dialogue, urging them to step down.He appealed to the Kashmiri diaspora in the United Kingdom to
Iran Thanks Over 70 Nations For Attending Khamenei’s Funeral
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has expressed gratitude to representatives from over seventy nations for attending the funeral ceremonies of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling their participation an everlasting memory in Iran’s diplomatic history.The ceremonies have drawn millions of mourners and high-level delegations from across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond,
INS Sudarshini Showcases India’s Maritime Heritage At US Naval Review 250 In New York
INS Sudarshini has represented India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 in New York, marking a significant moment in the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition.The vessel participated in the Parade of Sail on the Hudson River on 4 July 2026, flying the tricolour as a symbol of India’s maritime heritage during America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations.The Embassy of