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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has, on 24th September 2025, approved the extension of service of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) who shall also function as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, up to 30th May 2026, or until further orders. General Chauhan was appointed as CDS on 28th September 2022.General Chauhan was
The long-delayed restructuring of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is finally back on track under direct supervision from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). After nearly two years of bureaucratic stagnation, a comprehensive reform plan—originally proposed in late 2023—is now being revived with urgency.The government has set a clear deadline to complete the entire
The Union Cabinet has cleared a landmark package worth ₹69,725 crore aimed at reviving India’s shipbuilding and maritime sector, a move that the government describes as a strategic push to position India as a global hub in shipping and naval construction, in line with the larger Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.Union Minister for Railways, IT, and I&B Ashwini Vaishnaw, while announcing the decision,
Srinagar Police confirmed the arrest of an Over Ground Worker (OGW) from South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday, in connection with aiding terrorists behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The OGW, identified as 26-year-old Mohd Yousuf Katari, was apprehended following a specific intelligence input, officials stated.Investigations revealed that Katari had allegedly provided logistical
The Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force will jointly conduct Exercise ‘Cold Start’ in the first week of October in Madhya Pradesh. Officials described the drill as the biggest of its kind since Operation Sindoor, underlining the growing strategic importance of drones and counter-drone systems in both offensive and defensive combat. The focus will be on evaluating operational readiness against
The surrender of 71 Naxalites in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada on Wednesday marks another major success for the state’s ongoing counter-insurgency and rehabilitation initiatives. Of the surrendered cadres, 30 carried a combined bounty of ₹64 lakh, reflecting the level of operational significance of many among them. The group also included 21 women, as well as minors, highlighting the widespread impact
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has formed a strategic partnership with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to support Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program of the Indian Air Force. The consortium will participate in the Expression of Interest notice issued by Government of India’s (GoI) Aeronautical Development Agency, by way of submitting a response in the coming weeks.The partnership will
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with its Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) unit and Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T), is spearheading the development of an indigenous turret system for the Zorawar light tank.Designed to enhance the tank’s combat versatility, this turret represents a critical step toward indigenisation in
Indian drone manufacturer ideaForge Technology Limited has announced the formation of a joint venture with US-based First Breach to supply and manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the United States. The new entity, named First Forge Technology Inc., will focus on advancing UAV production for the US market.According to regulatory filings, First Forge Technology Inc. will be engaged in a
Donald Trump has escalated his criticism of India by openly targeting New Delhi from the UN General Assembly stage, accusing it of funding Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine through oil imports.This marks the first time India has been singled out in such sharp terms by the United States at the UN, reflecting both geopolitical tensions and ongoing trade disputes.Just days earlier, Trump extended