Defence
Indian Army Hosts Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025
Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 commenced today at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, bringing together military leaders, global strategic experts, diplomats, industry leaders and young scholars. Smt Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India graced the inaugural session today, with Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff delivering the Keynote Address.…
Indian Naval Academy To Host Passing Out Parade For Autumn Term 2025
The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, will host the Passing Out Parade (POP) for the Autumn Term on 29 Nov 25. The event marks the culmination of an intensive and transformative training regimen, as cadets prepare to join the ranks of the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign navies as…
Indian Coast Guard Hosts Maiden Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) hosted the maiden Shipbuilding, Indigenisation & IT Conference at Madikeri, Karnataka on November 27, 2025, marking a significant milestone in strengthening India’s maritime capabilities. A major highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of understanding between the ICG and the Coimbatore District…
INS SAHYADRI Makes Port Call At Manila, Philippines
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously designed and built stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, undertook an exercise with Philippine Navy prior to making port call at Manila, Philippines, for the harbour phase of the deployment. The ship is currently on an operational deployment in the Indo-Pacific, participating in various multilateral and…
Raksha Mantri & his Indonesian counterpart to co-chair third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will co-chair the third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue with the Minister of Defense of Indonesia Mr Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in New Delhi on November 27, 2025. During the meeting, the two Ministers will exchange views on regional security and multilateral issues as well as explore avenues for…
INDIAN NAVAL LCUs 51, 54, AND 57 VISITS COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
Three Indian Naval Ships – Landing Craft Utility (LCU 51, LCU 54 and LCU 57) visited Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 22 to 25 Nov 2025 as part of a port call. Upon arrival, the ships were accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN). During the Operational Turnaround (OTR), the Commanding Officers…
DHTI Signs MoUs with NADT and VVGNLI to Strengthen Collaboration in Training & Research
In a significant step towards enhancing inter-institutional collaboration within India’s public sector training ecosystem, the Defence Headquarters Training Institute (DHTI) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT), Nagpur and the V.V. Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI), Noida, at South Block, New Delhi, on November…
India Enters Golden Era of Defence Innovation, Says Raksha Mantri
“India must remain proactive, ahead of the curve & future-ready in today’s rapidly-evolving world” “Need to create a strong & self-reliant domestic supply chain to ensure cost efficiency, reliability & strategic independence while enhancing capability” Shri Rajnath Singh exhorts private sector to adopt profit-plus approach encompassing monetary profit, nationalism, sense…
India – Nepal Joint Exercise Suryakiran Xix – 2025 Commences Today
The 19th edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025” commenced today at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The exercise is being conducted from 25 November to 08 December 2025. The Indian contingent, of 334 personnels, is being represented mainly by troops from the ASSAM Regiment. The Nepal side is being represented…
Global Players Urged to Partner India in Next-Gen Shipbuilding: Raksha Mantri
“Our shipyards are capable of delivering aircraft carriers to research vessels & commercial ships, the capability positions India to become a global hub for shipbuilding, ship repair & maritime innovation” “Indian shipyards are vital pillars of our emerging Blue Economy” Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has urged international partners to…
BJP, Congress Split Haryana Rajya Sabha Seats Amid Cross-Voting Row
Chandigarh, March 2026 : The elections for two seats in the Rajya Sabha in …
