Defence

Congress questions former CDS remarks on China's role in Operation Sindoor

The Congress party has sought clarification from the defence establishment after former Chief of Defence Staff comments linked China to Operation Sindoor.

28 Aug 2026

Former Naxal Sisters Tie Rakhis to Soldiers in Chhattisgarh as Peace Gesture

A group of women who have left the Naxal movement in Chhattisgarh tied rakhis to army personnel and police officers, symbolising their commitment to peace.

28 Aug 2026

Students and Teachers Tie Rakhis to CRPF Jawans in Sukma, Honouring Fallen Brothers

In Sukma, Chhattisgarh, schoolchildren and teachers presented rakhis to Central Reserve Police Force personnel, while sisters paid tribute to brothers who died in the line of duty.

28 Aug 2026

India signs deal to acquire US‑made Javelin anti‑tank missiles, deepening defence partnership

The Indian government has approved the purchase of US‑made Javelin anti‑tank missiles, marking a significant step in strengthening defence ties with the United States.

28 Aug 2026

Delhi Couple Arrested for Alleged ISI Spy Network, Defence Data Leak

Police in Delhi have detained a husband‑wife duo accused of passing defence‑related information to Pakistan’s Inter‑Services Intelligence and of sending SIM cards to the country.

28 Aug 2026

India Trains Officers in Cognitive Warfare to Control Information Battlefields

The Indian military has begun training its officers in cognitive warfare techniques aimed at influencing and controlling information flows.

28 Aug 2026

Dhubri DIG Conducts Security Review Along Assam‑Bangladesh Border

The Deputy Inspector General of Dhubri district inspected security arrangements on the India‑Bangladesh frontier, emphasizing vigilance amid cross‑border challenges.

28 Aug 2026

Russia threatens to strike UK military sites over missile deployment

Russia warned it will target British military installations if the UK continues to use missiles, heightening tensions between the two NATO members.

28 Aug 2026

New Intelligence Chief Appointed for Jammu and Kashmir

The Indian government has named a new chief to lead Jammu and Kashmir's intelligence agency, according to The Indian Express.

28 Aug 2026

IAF showcases combat capabilities in Exercise Vayu Shakti in Rajasthan

The Indian Air Force conducted Exercise Vayu Shakti in Rajasthan, displaying its operational readiness and combat strength.

28 Aug 2026

Two Killed in Trainer Aircraft Crash in Kanpur, AAIB Launches Probe

A trainer aircraft crashed in Kanpur, killing both the flight instructor and the trainee pilot, prompting the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board to begin an inquiry.

28 Aug 2026

Actress Rukmini Vasanth’s Father Awarded Ashoka Chakra for Killing 8 Terrorists

The father of actress Rukmini Vasanth, who died while eliminating eight terrorists, has been posthumously honoured with the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award.

28 Aug 2026