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AA Edit | Let’s Be Ready for Space Wars

New space war plans show India’s defence forces are preparing for modern threats beyond Earth.

8 April 2025 3:10 PM

Columnists

Bhopinder Singh | Military vs Police: Why the Tensions Are Rising...

As political priorities shift, the value of policing eclipses the sacrifice of soldiers—an unsettling reality for a...

2 April 2025 3:26 PM

Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said armed as well as para-military forces will be able to make calls to their families using satellite phone for Re 1 per minute from Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Business

Diwali bonanza for armed forces, govt cuts call rates to Re 1 per...

The current call rate for most of such connections was Rs 5 per minute, although some subsidised ones paid Re 1.

18 Oct 2017 2:04 PM

The cost of the road, will be approximately Rs 1,065 crore, which excludes the cost of three bypasses. (Photo: PTI/File)

India

U'khand: Road construction begins to hasten troop mobilisation to...

The section is a part of the 'All-Weather Roads Project' launched by PM Modi during the state assembly polls earlier...

21 Nov 2017 7:40 AM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Rafale deal was finalised following a transparent procedure. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India

Cong's claims shameful, disservice to armed forces: Sitharaman on...

The Defence minister attacked Cong by blaming it for sitting for 10 yrs on plans to buy the fighter jets that the IAF...

17 Nov 2017 1:03 PM

$The statement said the test was conducted in accordance with the annual training plan to \raise the operational capability of the armed forces and effectively respond to threats to national security\. (Photo: AFP/Representational)$ Technology

Young IITians to design UAVs for Armed Forces

Many IITs have submitted UAV designs as well as designs for other military products including innovations.

18 Jan 2018 9:27 AM

India

Defence ministry withdraws controversial note on status equivalence

The ministry said the cadre restructuring of AFHQ CS as approved by the Union Cabinet shall be duly implemented.

6 Jan 2018 4:10 AM

Youth throw stones at security personnel during clashes in Srinagar following the killing of 12 militants and four civilians in statewide encounters. (Photo: PTI)

Metros

Army initiative to connect with J&K's 'stone-pelting' youth

First, the Army is planning to open skill centres for young generation across the Valley.

2 April 2018 8:40 PM

14 members of the bikers club, Wanderers, head to Kargil to pay homage

Life

Bikers on a mission

Filled with patriotic fervour, 14 bikers from Hyderabad will ride to Kargil to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas.

9 July 2018 6:59 PM

The minister will perform the Shastra Puja on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami and fly a sortie in the Rafale fighter aircraft. (Photo: ANI)

India

Rajnath Singh receives first Rafale fighter jet in France

The ceremony coincided with the foundation ceremony of the IAF.

8 Oct 2019 1:11 PM

A senior Army official said that thrashing out funds requirement per annum will also help in its better utilisation for purchasing arms and ammunition. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

India

Govt to forces: Prepare fund requirement plan

The Army, Air Force and Navy have been asking defence ministry for more funds in the forthcoming Union Budget to meet...

28 Nov 2019 12:44 AM

India

PM Modi extends his wishes to Indian forces on Armed Forces Flag day

The Prime Minister stressed that just having a sense of respect will not suffice as everyone should also participate.

7 Dec 2019 3:08 AM