India’s Defence Industry Is Powering ‘Atmanirbharta’

The defence industry in India has made considerable progress in achieving complete self-reliance in the manufacturing of defence equipment necessary for the country’s armed forcesby Girish LingannaOver the past few years, the Government of India has implemented various policies and changes to boost the creation, production and development of defence equipment within the country. The ultimate goal

April 9, 2023
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India Pushes Military Infra-Upgrade In Andamans

Deterrence capabilities have been deployed in the territories of Andamans and Nicobar Islands. India is monitoring the Chinese aided activity in the nearby Coco Islands of Myanmar. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan visited Andamans and Nicobar Islands to review military preparedness in January 2023The government has deployed deterrence capabilities in island territories of Andamans and

April 9, 2023
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ISRO Should Not Become Political Mouthpiece of BJP: Congress

ISRO had highlighted that PM’s Mudra scheme had fulfilled entrepreneurial dreams of millions of IndiansThe Congress on Saturday took strong objection to the ISRO, highlighting the achievements of the PM Mudra scheme, saying it should not become the political mouthpiece of the ruling BJP."I can understand the Ministries concerned propagating this but why should ISRO be acting like a drumbeater for

April 9, 2023
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Special Forces of India, US Carry Out Wargames To Support Fighter Aircraft Ops

New Delhi: Amid an ongoing military standoff with China, the Special Forces of the US and India are carrying out wargames with a focus on supporting fighter aircraft operations in forward areas.The wargames are being carried out at Special Forces training centres near here, defence sources told ANI here.The operations are likely to have focused on supporting the fighter aircraft operations

April 9, 2023
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Work On Zojila Tunnel In Full Swing, To Be Completed By Dec 2026

Srinagar: Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL), which is executing Zoji La Tunnel, is going on at a rapid pace and is likely to be completed by December 2026.According to the construction company, it is hopeful of completing the project by December 2026.The single-tube Zoji La tunnel – from Baltal, in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir, to Minimarg, in Drass

April 9, 2023
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Army Launches Search Operation Along LoC In J-K After Noticing Suspicious Movement

Poonch: The Army on Sunday launched a search operation after a suspicious movement was observed in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC)."A search operation was launched along the line of the control in the Poonch sector after a suspicious movement was observed," officials said. "The search operation is going on," they said.As per the sources, the incident

April 9, 2023
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Terrorist Killed As Indian Army Foils Infiltration Bid In J&K

Jammu: The Indian Army has thwarted an infiltration bid by a group of terrorists in the Poonch Sector of Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, killing one of them.The terrorists were trying to sneak in from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), usually done with the active help and support of the Pakistan Army.“On the intervening night of 8/9 Apr 2023, alert troops of Indian Army on

April 9, 2023
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CDS Chauhan Reviews Infrastructure Development, Operational Preparedness In North Bengal Forward Areas

Alipurduar: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited Air Force Station and forward areas in North Bengal along with General Officer Commanding, Trishakti Corps on April 8-9.He reviewed the progress of infrastructure development and operational and logistics preparedness in the area. The CDS also interacted with the troops deployed in the remote areas and appreciated their high

April 9, 2023
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INS Vikrant Gets Back Its ‘Original’ 1961 Bell

New Delhi: The bell installed on the first INS Vikrant which was part of the Indian Navy from 1961 for 36 years, has now been returned to the country’s latest and first ‘Made-in-India’ aircraft carrier of the same name commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year.The bell was on the first INS Vikrant in 1961 after India bought a British-origin aircraft carrier HMS Hercules and gave it

April 9, 2023
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Over 2,800 Indian Sikh Pilgrims Reach Pakistan For Baisakhi

Lahore: More than 2,800 Sikh pilgrims from India reached Lahore via the Wagah border to attend the annual Baisakhi festival starting on Sunday, Geo News reported.As per the details, the Sikh pilgrims will participate in the main event at Gurdwara Panja Sahib Hasan Abdal on April 14. During the visit, the pilgrims will visit Dera Sahib, Panja Sahib, Nankana Sahib and Kartarpur Sahib.Evacuee Trust

April 9, 2023
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