Defence
ICG and Haldia Dock Complex Conduct Marine Pollution Response Workshop to Strengthen Oil Spill Readiness
Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in collaboration with the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), hosted a two-day Marine Pollution Response Seminar and Workshop from May 21–22, 2025. Held in Haldia, the event aimed at enhancing preparedness, coordination, and rapid response capability among key stakeholders in managing oil spill incidents along the West…
Liberian Container Vessel Lists off Kochi; ICG Leads Rescue Operations to aid 24 Crew Members
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is spearheading a rescue operation after the Liberian container vessel MSC ELSA 3 developed a critical 26-degree list approximately 38 nautical miles southwest of Kochi on May 24, 2025. The ship, which had departed Vizhinjam Port on May 23 and was en-route to Kochi, issued a…
47th Flight Test Course Officers Graudate With Flying Colours
On 23 May 25, the prestigious 47th Flight Test Course of the Indian Air Force Test Pilot School concluded with a ceremonial Valedictory function, “Suranjan Das Dinner”, at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), Bengaluru. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, graced the occasion as…
Raksha Rajya Mantri Leads India at LIMA 2025 in Malaysia
Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurates India Pavilion showcasing the indigenous defence industry prowess An Indian delegation led by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth participated in the opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), at Langkawi, Malaysia on May 20, 2025. The…
8th Meeting Of The India – Us Joint Working Group On Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation
The 8th meeting of the India-US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC), constituted under the auspices of the India – US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), was organised in India from 13 to 16 May 2025. A six-member US delegation headed by RAdm Casey Moton, Programme Executive Officer (PEO), Aircraft…
Indian Navy To Induct Traditionally Built ‘Ancient Stitched Ship’
Indian Navy will induct and unveil the name of the Ancient Stitched Ship during a ceremonial event on 21 May 2025 at Naval Base, Karwar. The Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, will preside over the ceremony as the Chief Guest, formally marking the induction of the ship into Indian…
Chief of Defence Staff Visits Forward Military Bases
CDS lauds Valour and Professionalism of Indian Armed Forces To boost the morale of the Armed Forces, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan paid a visit to the strategically important Suratgarh Military Station and Naliya Air Force Station today on May 19, 2025. He interacted with the…
NCC expedition team, comprising youngest climbers with average age of 19 years, successfully scales Mt Everest
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) has reached a significant milestone as its expedition team successfully scaled Mount Everest (8,848m) on May 18, 2025. The team comprised 10 NCC cadets (five boys & five girls) along with four Officers, two Junior Commissioned Officers, One Girl Cadet Instructor and 10 Non-Commissioned Officers.…
DEFENCE SECRETARY VISITS EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND
Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary visited Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam on a two-day visit from 16 -17 May 25. During the visit, the Defence Secretary interacted with Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. He was briefed on the Command’s operational capabilities and key activities. He…
Operation Sindoor not yet over; Our actions were just a trailer, we will show the full picture, if need be, says RM
India’s fight against terrorism is now part of national defence doctrine, we will root out this hybrid & proxy warfare: Raksha Mantri at Bhuj Air Force Station Shri Rajnath Singh calls upon IMF to reconsider providing financial assistance to Pakistan as it has again started to rebuild its terror infrastructure…









