New Delhi In a significant show of support for India’s indigenous aerospace capabilities, Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani, the newly designated Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has publicly expressed high praise for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas following his sortie in the fighter jet. The endorsement comes nearly two years after Lt Gen Subramani,…
A major counter-terrorism operation in the densely forested terrain of Rajouri has entered its sixth consecutive day, underlining the persistent security challenges faced by Indian forces in the Pir Panjal region of Jammu and Kashmir. The ongoing encounter, which began last Saturday, is being conducted in the Dori Maal area of Gambhir Mughalan following specific…
Chandimandir Lt Gen Harjeet Singh Sahi, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, has assumed the appointment of Chief of Staff at Headquarters, Western Command. He succeeds Lt Gen Puneet Ahuja, AVSM, SM, VSM, in the key operational role. The ceremonial change of appointment was marked by a solemn tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes. Both Lt…
Introduction In the evolving West Asian geopolitical landscape, the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as the fulcrum of global energy security. Apart from a maritime passage, it is now a critical geographic vulnerability with immense implications on the global economic system. The continuing conflict in the region highlights the effectiveness of disruption over outright closure,…
Umroi, Meghalaya The multinational military exercise PRAGATI 2026, currently underway at the strategically significant Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, has emerged as a major platform for enhancing military interoperability and strengthening defence partnerships among regional nations. Hosted by the Indian Army, the exercise reflects India’s expanding role in promoting collaborative security frameworks across the Indo-Pacific…
The recent rescue operation following the Gondola cable car incident in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, has once again brought into focus a characteristic often associated with the Indian Army’s operational culture: leadership from the front. According to videos circulating on social media and reports emerging from the scene, Major General Puneet Doval, Sena Medal, Commandant…
Our New Delhi Correspondent In a remarkable display of resilience, three senior Indian Army officers, including Major General Sachin Mehta, General Officer Commanding of the 3 Infantry Division, escaped unhurt after their Cheetah helicopter crashed in the rugged mountainous terrain of the Tangste region near Leh, Ladakh. The incident, which occurred in one of the…
New Delhi Correspondent The Indian Army has strongly refuted misleading narratives propagated during a joint press conference organised by AAP MP Sanjay Singh and RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha at the Press Club of India, urging citizens to rely solely on official sources amid concerns over deliberate misinformation. Analysts and Think Tanks strongly feel that…
Imphal, Manipur In a significant counter-insurgency operation, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police arrested four militants of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and recovered approximately 70 weapons following a brief exchange of fire in the Imphal area. The joint team also seized electronic jammers, drones, and a substantial quantity of Chinese-origin arms and ammunition, which…
Chandipur, Odisha: In a significant milestone for India’s artillery modernisation and private sector participation in defence, Pune-based Nibe Limited has successfully conducted firing trials of its Suryastra multi-caliber rocket system at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur in Orissa. The demonstration, held on 19 May 2026, validated the performance of two variants: the 150 km…
