New Delhi The Ministry of Defence has announced the appointment of Major General Rachel Thomas as the new Additional Director General of the Military Nursing Service (MNS), effective today. A highly experienced nursing leader with nearly four decades of exemplary service, Maj Gen Thomas takes over from Maj Gen Lissamma PV, who superannuated on May…
Mhow, Madhya Pradesh The Army War College (AWC), Mhow hosted a group of young engineering students from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore as part of the Government of India’s Yuva Sangam Programme. The initiative facilitated engaging discussions on next-generation technology integration, innovation, and the strengthening of national and professional bonds. The visit, conducted…
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American personnel in Kuwait late on Sunday, in a sharp escalation that has strained the fragile regional ceasefire agreement in place since April 8. According to CENTCOM, the intercepts occurred at approximately 11 pm ET as Kuwaiti air defences simultaneously engaged additional drones…
Singapore In a significant display of India’s proactive defence diplomacy, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh engaged in high-level bilateral and multilateral discussions at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier defence summit, held here from May 29 to 31, 2026. Singh, who assumed office in November 2024, held substantive talks with Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of…
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…
