Defence

India Accelerates Infrastructure in Arunachal to Counter China’s Gray‑Zone Tactics

India has fast‑tracked road, rail and communication projects in Arunachal Pradesh to strengthen its presence along the Line of Actual Control, aiming to blunt China’s covert maneuvers and gain diplomatic leverage.

16 Sep 2026

CRPF’s SPANDAN Sports Initiative Unites Kuki and Naga Youth in Manipur’s Kangpokpi

The CRPF’s SPANDAN program organized a sports event in Kangpokpi, Manipur, bringing together Kuki and Naga youth to promote peace and unity.

16 Sep 2026

India and US Launch Joint Military Drill in Northern India

The Indian Army and United States forces began a joint exercise in northern India, marking a deepening of defence cooperation between the two nations.

16 Sep 2026

Arunachal Pradesh: Strategic bridge over Dri River near Indo-China border nears completion after 8-year delay

A strategically important bridge over the Dri River in Arunachal Pradesh, close to the Indo-China border, is finally nearing completion after an eight-year delay.

16 Sep 2026

Army GOC Reviews Security and Counter-Terrorism Operations in Poonch, J&K

The Army's General Officer Commanding (GOC) conducted a review of security arrangements and counter-terrorism operations in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. The review aimed to assess the current security posture and operational readiness.

16 Sep 2026

Defence Minister Launches MSME & Start‑Up Policy at VIMARSH DRDO‑Industry Meet

At the VIMARSH DRDO‑Industry Synergy Meet, the Defence Minister announced new policy measures to empower MSMEs and start‑ups and introduced a framework for sharing software source codes with licensee industries.

16 Sep 2026

India and US Launch Joint Military Exercise Centered on Drones and Battle Groups

India and the United States have commenced a bilateral military drill that emphasizes drone operations and coordinated battle‑group maneuvers.

16 Sep 2026

Sanjukta Parashar Becomes First Woman to Lead CRPF’s Elite CoBRA Unit

Sanjukta Parashar, dubbed the ‘Iron Lady of Assam’, has been appointed as the first female head of the CRPF’s elite CoBRA unit.

16 Sep 2026

Indo‑US ‘Yudh Abhyas 2026’ joint military drills commence in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan

The 2026 edition of the Indo‑US Yudh Abhyas exercise has been launched simultaneously in Uttarakhand and Rajasthan, marking another step in defence cooperation between the two nations.

16 Sep 2026

UP Approves 3 Rifles and 14 Search Mirrors for Ram Temple Security

Uttar Pradesh has sanctioned the addition of three rifles and fourteen search mirrors to strengthen security at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

15 Sep 2026

Uttar Pradesh Approves New Security Weapons for Ram Temple

The Uttar Pradesh government has cleared the procurement of new security weapons for the Ram Temple, a move aimed at enhancing protection at the site.

15 Sep 2026

VDG Member Injured in Accidental Weapon Discharge During Udhampur Patrol

A Village Defence Guard (VDG) member was wounded after his weapon unintentionally discharged while on patrol in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.

15 Sep 2026