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U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has strongly praised India’s growing military power at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, calling it a “powerful” and rapidly modernising force, while issuing a sharp warning to China against seeking dominance in the Indo-Pacific.His remarks underscore India’s central role in maintaining balance of power in the Indian Ocean and highlight Washington’s push
On the evening of 8 May 2026, a powerful long-range missile streaked into the skies from India’s eastern seaboard, leaving a glowing contrail visible across Odisha, West Bengal, and even Bangladesh. The launch, conducted from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, immediately sparked speculation worldwide. Governments in Islamabad and Beijing went on alert,
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored India’s role as a central pillar of Indo-Pacific security during his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.He described India as a “critical anchor to hold the line” in South Asia, emphasising that a strong and modernising India advances the shared objective of maintaining a balance of power across the region in collaboration with the United
India’s PRAGATI 2026 exercise in Meghalaya has emerged as one of the most ambitious multilateral land force drills India has ever hosted, combining jungle warfare training, advanced technology demonstrations, and defence industry showcases.It highlights India’s growing role as a net regional security provider, blending operational cooperation with strategic defence self-reliance.Tucked away in
General Anil Chauhan has unveiled the Joint Air Defence Doctrine, a landmark step in India’s military modernisation.It establishes a unified framework for multi-layered air defence, enhancing integration among the Army, Navy and Air Force, while aligning with recent doctrinal advances in joint operations.The Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan formally released the Joint Air Defence
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of leading the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This development follows the conclusion of the extended tenure of incumbent DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat, which ends on 31 May 2026.An official order issued by the Ministry of Personnel confirmed that Singh, who currently serves as
ICGS Akshar (257) the second ship of Adamya-Class during delivery to the Indian Coast GuardGoa Shipyard Limited has officially handed over ICGS Akshay to the Indian Coast Guard, marking another significant milestone in India’s maritime security and indigenous defence manufacturing journey.The vessel, designated Yard 1273, is the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel in a series of eight being built by GSL,
The Ministry of External Affairs has once again emphasised that the Quad grouping is not aimed at targeting any country but is instead focused on delivering practical benefits to the Indo-Pacific region. At the weekly press briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal underlined that the Quad is a cooperative platform designed to address regional and global challenges through
CISF has intensified its counter-drone and emergency preparedness measures across northern frontier airports, rolling out advanced training programs in collaboration with the Indian Army, DRDO, and DIAT Pune, while also modernising passenger screening and disaster response systems, according to a TOI report.This marks a significant step in safeguarding aviation hubs after last year’s drone
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that India will introduce a new concept of "territorial security" to replace the traditional notion of border security. Speaking at Bhuj in Gujarat, he explained that the government will establish a quadrangular security grid in the coming days.This grid will involve the public, civil administration, local police, and the military, working alongside the