More than fifteen weeks after the outbreak of hostilities in end February 2026, US and Iran have declared a diplomatic breakthrough that may formally end the US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen Strait of Hormuz. The crisis has again demonstrated how regional conflicts in West Asia can quickly create global economic consequences. The agreement,…
In a significant boost to India’s indigenous precision-strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on Monday from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. The missile, launched from a mobile platform, met all mission objectives,…
Mhow The Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, conducted a Tech Symposium on “Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO)- Dominance in Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)” on Monday. MCTE press release stated that the symposium was organised to foster professional discourse on the increasing significance of the electromagnetic spectrum in contemporary and future warfare and its role as…
In a landmark event underscoring India’s commitment to gender parity in its armed forces, President Droupadi Murmu reviewed the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 158th Regular Course and 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) here today. A total of 515 officer cadets, including a pioneering batch of nine women, were…
New Delhi In a significant leadership transition in the Indian Army, the Government of India has appointed Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). He will assume charge on June 30, 2026, succeeding Gen Upendra Dwivedi, who retires the same day after completing his tenure. A…
In a significant development that underscores evolving civil-military synergy in India’s national security architecture, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Strategy), has been appointed as the new Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). This marks the first time a serving three-star officer has been assigned to the role…
In a sharp escalation in the Persian Gulf, US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted precision self-defence strikes against Iranian military infrastructure on June 9, targeting air defence systems, radar sites, and ground control stations near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, launched at 5 pm ET on President Donald Trump’s direct orders, was a direct response…
In a landmark achievement for India’s border infrastructure, the final breakthrough of the 13.153-kilometre Zojila Tunnel was accomplished on June 9, 2026, deep beneath the formidable Zojila Pass in the Western Himalayas. At an elevation of approximately 11,578 feet, this engineering marvel is set to become the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at the…
In a powerful demonstration of joint services synergy in India’s fight against terrorism, Lt Commander Suraj Parashar of the Indian Navy’s elite Marine Commandos (MARCOS) has been conferred the Shaurya Chakra for his extraordinary bravery during a high-risk counter-terrorism operation in the Kashmir Valley. The award, approved on the eve of Independence Day 2025 and…
In a significant recognition of India’s contributions to global peacekeeping and the growing role of women in uniform, Major Abhilasha Barak of the Indian Army has been conferred the prestigious 2025 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. The honour was presented by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, underscoring her exceptional leadership in advancing…
