CRPF Pays Homage to Nine Martyrs on 22nd Anniversary of Maoist Ambush in Jharkhand’s Saranda Forest
New Delhi: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Tuesday observed a solemn tribute to nine valiant troopers from its 137 and 152 Battalions who made the supreme sacrifice while courageously countering a Maoist ambush in the dense Saranda forest of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, on April 7, 2004. The Director General of the CRPF,…
Higher Defence Orientation Course (HDOC-20) Commences at Army War College, Mhow
Mhow, Madhya Pradesh: The 20th edition of the prestigious Higher Defence Orientation Course (HDOC-20) officially commenced today at the Army War College (AWC) in Mhow, bringing together senior officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force alongside participants from several friendly foreign countries. AWC released information regarding commencement of this course on its official X…
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai Reviews Operational Preparedness of Naga Regiment in Dehradun, Underscores Military-Civil Synergy in Uttarakhand
Dehradun, Uttarakhand: In a clear demonstration of the Indian Army’s emphasis on sustained operational readiness and institutional cohesion, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) and Colonel of the Kumaon & Naga Regiments and the Kumaon Scouts, visited the Naga Regiment at Dehradun on April 6, 2026. The senior officer conducted a…
Did a Single Tweet Destroy an Israeli Satellite Station?
On March 8, 2026, an anonymous user on X posted something unusual, 31°40’59.89″N, 34°59’38.79″E , the exact GPS coordinates of a major Israeli communications facility. The post was a reply in a thread about the Iran-Israel war, essentially suggesting that Iran or Hezbollah should hit this site. The original thread was about Iran’s own satellite…
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Reviews Anti-Infiltration Grid and Operational Posture in North Kashmir, Stresses Multi-Domain Readiness
New Delhi: General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), undertook a detailed operational visit to forward areas in North Kashmir to personally assess the anti-infiltration grid and the overall combat readiness of troops deployed along the Line of Control (LoC). The visit, conducted in the last 48 hours, reflects the Indian military’s continued emphasis…
India Commissions INS Aridaman: Third Indigenous Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine Strengthens Nuclear Triad and Second-Strike Capability
New Delhi: In a significant milestone for India’s strategic deterrence, the Indian Navy has commissioned INS Aridaman (S4), its third indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), on April 3, 2026. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over a low-key ceremony in Visakhapatnam, underscoring the quiet professionalism that has characterised India’s Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) programme….
Supreme Court Slams West Bengal Administration as Mob Holds Seven Judicial Officers Hostage During Voter List Revision in Malda
New Delhi: In a stark escalation of tensions surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, seven judicial officers, including three women, were held hostage for nearly nine hours by a protesting mob in Malda district on April 1, 2026. The incident, which unfolded in the Kaliachak-II…
Southern Command Chief Reviews Operational Readiness of ‘First In Battle’ Air Defence Brigade
Vadodara, Gujarat: Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army’s Southern Command, visited the Vadodara Military Station and conducted a detailed review of the operational preparedness of the ‘First In Battle’ Air Defence Brigade. The Army Commander was briefed on the formation’s state-of-the-art air defence systems and its accelerated technology…
Spearhead Division Launches Second Edition of Siang Open Volleyball Championship in Arunachal Pradesh’s Vibrant Village Tuting
Tuting, Arunachal Pradesh, India: In a spirited display of military-civilian synergy, the Indian Army’s Spearhead Division under Spear Corps kicked off the second edition of the Siang Open Volleyball Championship for men and women on April 1, 2026 at the Vibrant Village of Tuting. The tournament, held in the picturesque Upper Siang district, aims to…
Indian Navy’s Senior Planner Outlines Indigenous Roadmap for Future Maritime Challenges at Army War College
Mhow, Madhya Pradesh: Rear Admiral BS Sodhi, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Policy & Plans), delivered a comprehensive address at the Army War College (AWC) here, highlighting the Indian Navy’s strategic focus on capability development to address emerging threats in the maritime domain. Speaking to an audience of senior Indian Army officers and faculty, Rear…