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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
New Delhi: Indian Army’s Mechanised Infantry Regiment today commemorated its 47th Raising Day with a dignified wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, paying homage to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the nation. Major General R Premraj, Additional Director General of Mechanised Infantry, led a contingent of serving personnel in…
New Delhi: A large-scale protest by local residents in Sujapur town of Malda district, West Bengal, led to an 18-hour blockade of National Highway-12 on April 1, 2026, severely disrupting road connectivity between northern and southern parts of the state and extending towards the Siliguri Corridor, India’s critical land link to the northeastern region. During…
Indore, India: The inaugural Madhya Bharat Dialogues, hosted by the Indo-Global SME Chamber (IGSC) in partnership with the Mhow Analysis and Research Society (MARS), concluded here on 28 March with a clear message: Central India’s agricultural and industrial heartland is no longer a passive participant in national security but an active strategic asset in an…
