Defence
30 Lakh of 32 Lakh Defence Pensioners Linked to SPARSH Portal, Says Raksha Mantri at 277th Annual Day Celebrations
Rajnath Singh exhorts DAD to establish a robust data management system to assess the impact of defence expenditure on the economy “Prepare a roadmap to make DAD a ‘Centre of Excellence’ in defence finance & economics” India is today seen as a defence exporter due to the Govt’s self-reliance efforts:…
92nd anniversary of Indian Air Force: Raksha Mantri gives warm send-off to 7,000-km ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ car rally from National War Memorial, New Delhi
To mark the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh gave a warm send-off to ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ car rally from the National War Memorial, New Delhi on October 01, 2024. With the send-off, over 50 air warriors, including women, have left to Thoise in…
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin becomes first woman to take over as DG, Armed Forces Medical Services
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, on October 01, 2024, became the first woman officer to take over as the Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). The DGAFMS is directly responsible to the Ministry of Defence for overall medical policy matters which relate to the Armed Forces. Prior to assuming…
INS TALWAR’S VISIT TO MOMBASA, KENYA
Strengthening India’s growing ties with East Africa in accordance with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Vision of SAGAR – Security and Growth for All in the Region, INS Talwar made a port call at Mombasa, Kenya, from 22 to 25 September 2024. To bolster interoperability and enhance cooperation, personnel from the Indian Navy and…
CONTRACT SIGNING OF ARMY iDEX PROJECT
Continuing with the commitment towards the Atmanirbhar initiative, Indian Army has signed the eighth procurement contract through Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) today. The contract for procurement of ‘Generation of Quantum Secure Key (Quantum Key Distribution)’ with M/s QuNu Labs was signed, in the presence of Lt Gen NC Raja Subramani, Vice Chief of The Army Staff…
Indian Army Conducted “Army Sports Conclave”
The Indian Army hosted the much-anticipated “Army Sports Conclave” today, highlighting the role of Indian Army in India’s sporting ecosystem. As India sets its sight on hosting the 2036 Olympics, the Army Sports Conclave serves as a crucial platform to align efforts and contribute to this national mission. The conclave, with an…
The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024 (Iprd-2024)
The 2024 edition of the annual apex-level international conference of the Indian Navy – the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) – will be held in New Delhi on 03, 04 and 05 October 2024. It follows the recently concluded Goa Maritime Symposium 2024, which was conducted by the Indian Navy on…
India- Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise Kazind -2024 Commences In Auli
The 8th edition of India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024 commenced today, at Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 30th September to 13th October 2024. Joint Exercise KAZIND-2024 has been held annually since 2016. Last edition of the Joint Exercise was held at Otar, Kazakhstan from 30th October…
AIR CHIEF MARSHAL AP SINGH TAKES OVER AS THE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh took over as Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) at a ceremony at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) today. The CAS was commissioned on 21 December 1984 in fighter stream of the IAF. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College…
Defence Accounts Department to celebrate 277th Annual Day
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to launch various publications & initiatives of the Department in New Delhi Defence Accounts Department (DAD) will celebrate its 277th Annual Day on October 01, 2024. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will grace the main celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He is scheduled to…
Updates on Key Sectors in View of Developments in West Asia
Retail outlets operating normally; Public advised not to believe rumours Additional LPG allocation to …
