Defence
General Ashok Raj Sigdel’s Day Three In India Focuses On Strengthening Defence Collaboration
On the third day of his official visit to India, Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, continued his engagement to further solidify the defence cooperation between Nepal and India. General Sigdel’s engagements today focused on visit to Indian Defence Industries…
Curtain Raiser – Commissioning Of Nirdeshak The Second Ship Of Survey Vessel (Large) Project
Raksha Rajya Mantri, Shri Sanjay Seth to Preside over the Commissioning Ceremony in Visakhapatnam The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest survey ship, Nirdeshak, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, on 18 Dec 24. The ceremony will be presided over by the Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri, Shri Sanjay Seth, as the Chief…
Indian Navy Conducts Workshop on Gender Sensitization and Workplace Safety
Towards fostering inclusivity and promoting gender equality, the Directorate of Civilian Personnel, Naval Headquarters conducted a workshop on ‘Gender Sensitisation’ and ‘Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace’ for Naval Civilians on 12 Dec 24 at the Nau Sena Bhawan Auditorium, New Delhi. The event was inaugurated by Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General…
HQIDS organises Workshop on Making India Self-Reliant in IC Chip Manufacturing
Considering the immense importance of IC manufacturing technology, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) organised a one-day Workshop on the theme “Energizing Semiconductor Ecosystem to Make India Self-Reliant in IC Chip Manufacturing” on 13th Dec 2024 at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi. The event was chaired by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Deputy Chief of…
Indian Light Tank achieves major milestone by firing a number of rounds accurately at High Altitude
Indian Light Tank (ILT) has achieved a major milestone by firing a number of rounds at different ranges at an altitude of more than 4200m, at a High Altitude Location with consistently accurate results. This was subsequent to the Phase I trial in desert environment in September 2024. This light…
9th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue held in New Delhi
To Explore new initiatives to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation The 9th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue took place in New Delhi on December 12, 2024. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Shri Amitabh Prasad and Thailand’s Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence Gen Tharapong Malakam. Both sides agreed for…
Sampark 4.0 – An Echs Outreach Initiative In Maharashtra
The fourth edition of ‘SAMPARK’, an ECHS (Navy) outreach initiative, part of the Indian Navy’s unwavering commitment to provide quality healthcare services to the Naval Veterans/ Veer Naris and their families, is being launched from 16 Dec 24, covering various locations in Maharashtra. This outreach is an integral part of the Chief…
Nepal Army Chief Meets Raksha Mantri to Strengthen Defence Ties
Rajnath Singh reiterates India’s intent to strengthen relations with its neighbors in line with ‘Neighborhood First Policy’ Chief of Army Staff of Nepal Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on December 12, 2024, and held discussions on a number of issues pertaining…
Nepali Army Chief Gen. Ashok Raj Sigdel Engages in Key Talks on Day 2 of India Visit
Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army, on his official visit to India, marked the day filled with high-level engagements and interactions. The visit, which spans from 11th to 14th December 2024, underscores the ongoing efforts to further strengthen and deepen the…
Centre for Joint Warfare Studies & NDMA Sign MoU to Enhance Disaster Management Research
In a significant step towards bolstering India’s disaster management capabilities, the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), the only tri-services think tank under HQ Integrated Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The MoU was signed by Lt Gen Syed…
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace, Says Suffering of Innocents “Hurts All Humanity”
Vatican, March 2026 : Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed deep anguish over ongoing …
