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Not only in War, Indian Army performs exemplarily in case of disasters in civilian areas- BRO restores critical Karoti Bridge over Lohit River

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

In a demonstration of engineering resilience under extreme conditions, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel from 116 Road Construction Company under 48 Task Force of Project Udayak have restored the 800-plus-foot Karoti Bridge over the fast-flowing Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district. The vital structure, damaged by an overloaded tipper, serves as a key lifeline…

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AWC Commandant urges ‘Cutting-Edge Leaders’ to drive military transformation amid global geostrategic shift

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

Highlighting India’s accelerating geopolitical trajectory, Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria, Commandant of the Army War College (AWC), addressed student officers attending the Junior Command (JC) Course at college auditorium in Mhow on Thursday.   Delivering his address to a tri-service cohort comprising tactical commanders from the Indian Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and officers from…

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Battle of Asal Uttar: When Courage Turned the Tide in 1965   ….Maj Gen Harvijay Singh

Major General Harvijay Singh04 mins

In the sweltering fields of Punjab from September 8 to 10 in 1965, the Indian Army delivered a decisive blow that still resonates as a masterclass in resolve and tactical brilliance. Pakistan’s 1st Armoured Division, equipped with superior American M47 and M48 Patton tanks, advanced with overwhelming numbers, six regiments and roughly 300 tanks against…

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Indo- Japan Air Exercise ‘Veer Guardian 26’ commences at Jodhpur  

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

As the scorching desert sun illuminated Air Force Station Jodhpur, the skies transformed into an arena of tactical synergy. Three Mitsubishi F-2 multirole fighters of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF) 8th Air Wing touched down on Indian soil. Their arrival marks the commencement of the 14-day Exercise ‘Veer Guardian-2026’, running from September 9 to…

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Pakistani Commandos attacking own troops to snatch drinking water & Pak dreams of fighting with mighty India

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

A violent internal clash among Pakistani security forces in Upper South Waziristan has once again highlighted the deep logistical and resource challenges facing the country’s military. Reports emerging from the region indicate that a severe water shortage at the ‘Asma Manza Military Brigade’ headquarters triggered a fierce confrontation involving Special Service Group (SSG) commandos, personnel…

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Bridges Across Oceans- Indian Navy Strengthens Maritime Partnership with Bahamas via Training

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

In a quiet yet significant step in India’s expanding maritime diplomacy, a three-member delegation from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) recently visited the Indian Navy’s premier training infrastructure at Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi. The interactions centred on capacity building and capability enhancement, underscoring training as a cornerstone of enduring naval cooperation. Keywords: Indian…

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RAKSHA: INDIA’S TEN-YEAR ROADMAP FOR DEFENCE DIPLOMACY

Brigadier (Retd) Preet Pal Singh017 mins

Introduction Military diplomacy as an instrument of statecraft utilises military capabilities, personnel, expertise and institutional relationships to support national foreign-policy and strategic objectives. The release of India’s ten-year strategic roadmap for defence diplomacy on 03 September 2026, marks a significant development in the India’s approach to national security and foreign policy. Titled RAKSHA and unveiled…

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Mesmerising Video of IAF’s Dornier Fleet ‘Elephant Walk’ at Yelahanka Airbase of Gujarat

Dr Rajesh Jauhri04 mins

In a powerful demonstration of operational readiness, the Indian Air Force conducted an ‘Elephant Walk’ of its Dornier-228 fleet at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Gujarat on yesterday. The sight of the multi-role light transport aircraft taxiing in tight formation along the runway left those present at the base in awe. Precision, discipline and seamless…

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Strategic pragmatism in Ukraine’s Kyiv: India reaffirms strategic independence and Peace Commitment

Dr Rajesh Jauhri05 mins

In a landmark diplomatic engagement, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar conducted his first dedicated bilateral visit to Ukraine on September 3, 2026, holding high-level discussions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Set against a tense security backdrop marked by Black Sea maritime disruptions and fresh drone strikes on Kyiv, the talks…

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Major Navya Shekhawat’s Historic First- First woman officer of Army Becomes ADC to President of India

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

In a quiet yet powerful affirmation of merit and resolve, Major Navya Shekhawat of the Army Service Corps has become the first woman officer from the Indian Army to serve as Aide-de-Camp to the President of India. Appointed to Rashtrapati Bhavan, she now stands beside President Droupadi Murmu during state functions, investiture ceremonies and diplomatic…

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