Defence
Mortar Shell Neutralised Along LoC in Poonch, J&K
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district reported the destruction of a mortar shell that landed near the Line of Control, Daily Excelsior said.
21 Aug 2026
Pakistan's Twin Offensive Collapses, NDTV Reports
NDTV reports that Pakistan's two‑pronged military offensive has collapsed, marking a setback for its armed forces.
21 Aug 2026
Kiren Rijiju blames former Congress-led Centre for ignoring Arunachal border projects
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the previous Congress-led government failed to develop critical border infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, jeopardising security.
21 Aug 2026
Indian Crew Fired Upon in Hormuz as Union Publishes Alleged IRGC Attack Footage
India’s Union Ministry released video that it says shows an IRGC‑linked attack on a vessel whose Indian crew came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
21 Aug 2026
Home Minister Amit Shah to attend SSB and border security programmes in Siliguri
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend SSB‑organized border security programmes in Siliguri, West Bengal, as part of efforts to boost frontier vigilance.
21 Aug 2026
Bihar Soldier Navin Kumar Singh Dies While on Duty in Jammu & Kashmir
Army personnel Navin Kumar Singh from Shikarpur village, Saran district, Bihar, succumbed to a sudden chest ailment while on duty in Jammu & Kashmir, prompting a tearful farewell at his home.
21 Aug 2026
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju flags Arunachal border confusion over undemarcated India‑China line
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the lack of a clearly demarcated India‑China border is causing confusion in Arunachal Pradesh.
21 Aug 2026
Border Neglect Ends as Defence Minister Rijiju Prioritises Arunachal Amid China Intrusion Claims
Defence Minister Kiren Rijiju said India will now treat its borders, especially in Arunachal Pradesh, as a top priority after recent Chinese intrusion allegations.
21 Aug 2026
India and Japan Commit to Strengthen Defense Ties
India and Japan have agreed to deepen their defence cooperation, underscoring a growing strategic partnership between the two nations.
21 Aug 2026
India and Japan Sign New Maritime Defence Pact
India and Japan have signed a defence agreement to boost maritime cooperation, marking a strategic partnership in the Indo‑Pacific.
21 Aug 2026
Drone debris ignites fire at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk
A fire erupted at the Russian Black Sea port after debris from an unmanned aerial vehicle landed on the waterfront, officials said.
21 Aug 2026
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Says Border Development Now Top Priority
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted that historically neglected border regions will now receive focused development efforts.
21 Aug 2026