Defence
Welfare And Rehabilitation Of Ex-Servicemen
There are 28,31,109 ex-servicemen as per data collected for the year 2024-25. The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) runs various rehabilitation and re-settlement schemes for ex-servicemen (ESM) (details are given below). Details of the Schemes run by DGR A total of 67,316 ex-servicemen benefitted from the Directorate General Resettlement employment /…
Vizag Navy Marathon 2025
Vizag vibed with Miles and Smiles over 17,000 participated in Vizag Navy Marathon 2025 The 10th edition of the Vizag Navy Marathon, held on 14 Dec 2025, concluded on a grand note, showcasing unparalleled enthusiasm and sporting spirit. Over 17,000 runners including foreign nationals from 17 countries participated in this prestigious event, setting a new…
Indian Navy To Commission INAS 335 (Ospreys)
The Indian Navy will commission its second MH 60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys) on 17 Dec 2025 at INS Hansa, Goa, in the presence of Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff. The occasion will mark a pivotal moment in the Indian Navy’s continued efforts towards modernisation and capability enhancement. The advanced weapons, sensors and avionics…
Army Chief Reviews IMA Passing Out Parade
The Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, resonated with pride, tradition and military splendour as the 157th Passing Out Parade was held at the historic Drill Square today. The momentous occasion marked the commissioning of Officer Cadets into the Indian Army, reflecting the Academy’s enduring motto, “Valour and Wisdom”, and standing as a testament…
Combined Graduation Parade At Air Force Academy (AFA)
The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) was held at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad on 13 December 2025. It marked the successful culmination of pre-commissioning training of the Flight Cadets of Flying and Ground duty branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF). General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff…
Indian Navy To Commission First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘Dsc A20’
The Indian Navy will commission DSC A20, the first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft (DSC), at Kochi on 16 Dec 2025 under the aegis of Southern Naval Command. The ship will be formally inducted into service in presence of Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command.…
Indian Army Hot Air Balloon Expedition Sets Asian Record After 750 km Journey
New Delhi, Dec 2025 : The Indian Army’s Hot Air Ballooning (HAB) Expedition from Bhopal to Pune was formally flagged in at Pune on Wednesday, marking the successful completion of a 750-kilometre journey across Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The expedition has earned a prestigious place in the Asian Book of…
India Debuts First Fully Indigenous Multi-Utility UGV for Frontline Operations.
New Delhi; December 2025: India is rolling out a new battlefield partner: a rugged, homegrown robot built to take on the missions soldiers dread the most. The SapperScout Version 2.0 is a fully unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) engineered for multiple frontline tasks while keeping soldiers out of harm’s way. Weighing…
1971 War Vijay Diwas Celebration At Air Force Station Mohanbari
The Indian Air Force commemorated India’s victory in the 1971 war at Air Force Station Mohanbari in Assam. The event paid a rich tribute to the bravery and valour of the Indian Armed Forces. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, senior military and civilian dignitaries,…
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, Air Officer Commanding In Chief, Western Air Command Visits Air Force Station Faridabad
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Western Air Command (WAC), Indian Air Force (IAF) visited Air Force Station Faridabad on 10 Dec 2025. The AOC-in-C was received by Group Captain V Viswanathan, Station Commander, Air Force Station Faridabad and briefed about operational preparedness and welfare initiatives undertaken by the Station. The AOC-in-C reviewed 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 …
