Mhow: The Indian Army has expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of Paratrooper (Ptr) Mohit Sharma, who made the supreme sacrifice while undergoing rigorous training in the challenging terrains of Himachal Pradesh. Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Surya Command (Central Command), along with all ranks under his command, conveyed deepest…
Mhow: In a poignant display of institutional respect and military ethos, Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), engaged directly with officers scheduled to superannuate on April 30, 2026 during the Retiring Officers’ Seminar (ROS). The interaction underscored the Indian Army’s deep appreciation for the selfless service rendered by its officers over decades…
In a significant stride for India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Sheshnaag-150 swarming attack drone has successfully completed a long-range flight test at the Pokhran Field Firing Range on April 15, 2026. Developed by Bengaluru-based NewSpace Research and Technologies, the unmanned system demonstrated advanced precision-strike and autonomous coordination capabilities that could reshape the country’s tactical warfare…
The Indian Army on Sunday paid solemn tribute to Naib Subedar Suryanarayana Simma, who lost his life while performing his duties in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The tribute was led by the Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, along with all ranks of the force. In an official message shared on social media platform…
Pune: Operations at Pune Airport were briefly affected after an incident involving an aircraft of the Indian Air Force late last night, leading to the temporary unavailability of the runway. In an official statement posted on X around midnight, the Indian Air Force confirmed that the incident did not result in any harm to the…
Mhow: In a measured yet significant step toward strengthening regional defence cooperation, the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) facilitated a high-level academic and professional exchange at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) on Thursday. The institution hosted a four-member delegation from the Sri Lankan Armed Forces, underscoring the growing emphasis on collaborative capacity-building between the…
New Delhi: The seventh edition of the annual bilateral Exercise Dustlik is currently underway at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan, Uzbekistan, underscoring the deepening defence partnership between India and Uzbekistan in an increasingly complex regional security environment. The joint drill, which commenced on April 12 and will run until April 25, brings together…
New Delhi: A popular social media influencer from Himachal Pradesh has landed in legal trouble after a video in which she made sweeping generalisations about the personal lives of Indian Army soldiers triggered widespread outrage among serving and retired personnel, their families, and ex-servicemen organisations. Ishita Pundeer, a Pahari lifestyle content creator with over 3.5…
Imphal, Manipur: In a horrifying escalation of violence that has left residents reeling, suspected militants from the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) hurled a bomb at a private residence in Bishnupur district on April 7, killing a five-year-old boy and his six-month-old sister outright while critically injuring their mother. The targeted attack on an ordinary…
New Delhi: China has displaced the United States as India’s single largest trading partner in the financial year 2025-26, official commerce data confirm, with the bilateral merchandise trade deficit swelling to an unprecedented $112 billion. The development underscores the resilience of India-China commercial ties even as New Delhi continues to deepen strategic and defence cooperation…
