Defence
ICG Ship Sarthak Makes Strategic Port Call at Chabahar, Iran
The Ship is on Overseas Deployment to Gulf Countries The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, entered the Chabahar port in Islamic Republic of Iran, a strategically placed deep-water port that offers India a direct maritime gateway to Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia. The ship is on a four-day visit…
Indian Army Contingent Departs For India-Uae Joint Military Exercise Desert Cyclone 2025
An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II, scheduled to be conducted at Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 18 to 30 December 2025. The Indian contingent comprises 45 personnel, primarily from a battalion of The Mechanised Infantry Regiment. The…
AFMS Launches India’s First AI-Driven Community Screening Programme for Diabetic Retinopathy
The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), in collaboration with the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences (RPC), AIIMS, and the eHealth AI Unit of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), has launched India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)–driven community screening programme for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) on December 16,…
Raksha Mantri Hails Defence Estates Organisation for Transparency and Efficiency
“Need to develop a sustainable culture of innovation & continuous improvement for future challenges” RM urges DGDE to introduce Annual Challenge Statements every year & strengthen litigation handling capacity Shri Rajnath Singh confers Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence, recognising outstanding achievements in Defence Land Management & Municipal Administration by Cantonment…
Commissioning Of DSC A20 (First Diving Support Craft)
The Indian Navy commissioned DSC A20, first of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC), built indigenously by M/s Titagarh Rail System Limited, during a ceremony held at Naval Base, Kochi, on 16 Dec 2025 . The event was presided over by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command and hosted by…
DCNS Visit To Maldives Closing Ceremony Of Exercise Ekatha – 2025
VAdm Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff(DCNS), Indian Navy, is on an official visit to Maldives from 15 to 17 Dec 25 to attend the closing ceremony of Ex Ekatha 2025. Established in 2017, Exercise Ekatha is an annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the…
Indian Army Showcases Atmanirbharta And Innovations At Vijay Diwas ‘At Home’
In order to commemorate Vijay Diwas, marking the decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War, the Indian Army organised Vijay Diwas “At Home” in Army House, New Delhi today. The celebrations were graced by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu and featured an impressive…
31.69 lakh defence pensioners onboarded on SPARSH, India’s largest Digital Pension platform
94.3% of legacy discrepant cases resolved; Average grievance redressal time down from 56 days to 17 days Ensuring ‘Right Pension to the Right Pensioner at the Right Time’, System for Pension Administration – Raksha (SPARSH), a flagship Digital India initiative, has emerged as the country’s first end-to-end digital pension platform. Administered by…
Raksha Mantri to grace Defence Estates Day celebrations as the Department enters its 100th year
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will preside over the Defence Estates Day Celebrations at Raksha Sampada Bhawan, Delhi Cantonment on December 16, 2025. He will confer the Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence in public service in the field of Defence Land Management and Municipal Administration of 61 Cantonment Boards spread…
Conclusion Of CNS Visit To Brazil
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, concluded his official visit to Brazil from 09-12 Dec 2025, which was aimed at strengthening the maritime partnership between the two nations. During the visit, the CNS held high level engagements with senior Brazilian officials, including the Defence Minister, the…
NDA Dominates Rajya Sabha Elections 2026, Sweeps Bihar and Gains Ground in Odisha
New Delhi, March 2026 : The 2026 elections to the Rajya Sabha have delivered …
