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Women Power in Forces: IAF Marks New Milestone in Gender Integration as Sqn Ldr Saanya Earns Coveted Cat-A QFI Distinction

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

New Delhi: In a landmark achievement underscoring the Indian Air Force’s commitment to merit and inclusivity, Squadron Leader Saanya has become the first woman officer to attain the prestigious Category-A Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) qualification. The Indian Air Force announced the accomplishment, describing it as a ‘proud milestone’ that reflects exceptional dedication and the relentless…

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Para athletes don’t need sympathy from society, they need cooperation- Jaiprakash Nautiyal, Chairman of Paralympic Committee of India

Dr Rajesh Jauhri06 mins

Mhow: Jaiprakash Nautiyal is in Mhow for the National Para Shooting Selection Trials, which are underway at the Army Marksmanship Unit, Mhow. He is a key figure in India’s para shooting fraternity and has played a vital role in taking para athletes from across the country to the international stage. He discussed key issues and…

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The Jihadi Drug

Punit Gore09 mins

The Captagon earned its grim nickname as the Jihadi Drug not through exaggeration, but through its documented role in the battlefields of the Middle East.[i] Originally developed in the 1960s as a pharmaceutical containing fenethylline (a synthetic stimulant that metabolises into amphetamine and theophylline), it was intended to treat conditions like narcolepsy and depression. By…

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Better than ever ?

Punit Gore016 mins

“We must make it work, and never mess it up”[i] In the spring of 2026, with West Asia still convulsed by conflict and global energy arteries under strain,[ii] U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day summit in Beijing.[iii] Far from marking a fundamental transformation in international politics, the meeting…

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Field Marshal KM Cariappa’s Legacy Honoured as Nation Remembers Kargil Heroes

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

New Delhi: Defence establishments across India paid glowing tributes to Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, whose birth anniversary and historic assumption of command continue to inspire the armed forces. Born in 1899 in Karnataka, Cariappa joined the British Indian Army in 1919 and rose steadily through the…

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Garhwal Rifles unveils ‘Shaurya Sthal’, A Timeless Tribute to Gallantry Awardees

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

Dehradun: In a solemn and inspiring ceremony, the Garhwal Rifles Regiment inaugurated ‘Shaurya Sthal’, a hallowed memorial dedicated to its gallantry awardees who displayed extraordinary courage in service to the nation. Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, PhD, Colonel of the Garhwal Rifles and Garhwal Scouts, formally unveiled the memorial. The event…

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106 year old Aviation Medicine Pioneer Air Commodore Malik Singh Khera’s birthday celebrated  

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

New Delhi: The Indian Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has paid rich tributes to one of its most distinguished veterans, Air Commodore Malik Singh Khera (Retd), who recently celebrated his 106th birthday. Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), extended warm congratulations to the centenarian, recognising his extraordinary contributions to…

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In the year of Networking, data Centricity, MCTE discusses Data-Driven Warfare

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

Mhow: Under the aegis of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow organised a seminar on “Networking and Data Centricity”, highlighting the Army’s growing emphasis on technology-driven warfare and integrated military operations on Friday. The seminar, held as part of the Army’s observance of 2026 as the “Year of Networking…

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Lt Gen Harjeet Singh Sahi hands over charge of Commandant, Army War College, Mhow to Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria

Dr Rajesh Jauhri06 mins

In a formal ceremony conducted at the Army War College (AWC) headquarters, Lt Gen Harjeet Singh Sahi passed on the Commandant’s baton to Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria on Friday. The solemn ceremony was witnessed by senior officers, faculty & staff of the institution. Lt Gen Sahi, who was Commandant of the premier institution of higher…

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Pakistan Army successfully test-fires Indigenous Fatah-4 Cruise Missile

Dr Rajesh Jauhri164 mins

Our New Delhi Correspondent Pakistan’s Army Rocket Force Command has successfully conducted a training launch of the indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile, marking another milestone in the country’s efforts to enhance its long-range precision strike capabilities. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the test validated the missile’s advanced avionics, state-of-the-art navigational systems, and…

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