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…
General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Field Marshal, received a notably low-key or almost derogatory welcome during his recent visit to Iran, triggering sharp debate in diplomatic and defence circles about Pakistan’s eroding regional standing. According to multiple reports, Iran despatched only a third-tier minister to the airport to greet the visiting Pak dignitary, a protocol breach…
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…
Kochi: Cheers echoed across the naval jetty as INS Sunayna, operating as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR 26, sailed into its home base in Kochi on May 20, marking the successful conclusion of a pioneering multinational deployment that underscored India’s commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Families and loved ones,…
New Delhi Correspondent Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh concluded a productive round of high-level engagements in South Korea on May 20, 2026, reinforcing bilateral defence and strategic cooperation between the two nations amid evolving Indo-Pacific security dynamics. Following bilateral talks with his South Korean counterpart, Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back, the two sides signed key agreements…
