Defence

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

Fact Check: Sikkim Rally Footage Misrepresented as Chinese Aggression in Arunachal Pradesh

A video of a rally in Sikkim was incorrectly circulated as evidence of Chinese aggression in Arunachal Pradesh, officials confirm it is unrelated.

21 Aug 2026

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Boost Border Infrastructure

Chief Minister Pema Khandu met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss plans for enhancing infrastructure along Arunachal Pradesh’s border with China.

21 Aug 2026

Modi govt flags border security as top priority after Chinese incursion claim in Arunachal, says Minister Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Modi administration will now treat the India‑China border, especially in Arunachal Pradesh, as a chief focus following recent reports of Chinese intrusion.

21 Aug 2026

Border security now top priority for Modi government, says Minister Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government is now focusing on strengthening India's borders after earlier neglect, amid Chinese claims.

21 Aug 2026

Army defends Ladakh checkpost curbs after viral tourist clash video

The Indian Army clarified that security measures at a Ladakh border checkpost remain stringent following a video of a clash involving tourists that went viral.

20 Aug 2026

Centre approves deployment of five central force companies to Meghalaya after Shillong unrest

The Union government has cleared the posting of five companies of central paramilitary forces to Meghalaya following the recent violence in Shillong.

20 Aug 2026

CRPF Faces Scrutiny Over Suicide Prevention Group Excluding Lower Ranks

The Central Reserve Police Force has come under fire for its newly formed suicide prevention group, which reportedly left lower‑ranked personnel out of the initiative.

20 Aug 2026

26 Killed in Fierce Maoist‑Army Clash in Chhattisgarh

Armed confrontation between Maoist insurgents and the Indian Army in Chhattisgarh left 26 people dead, according to reports.

20 Aug 2026

CRPF launches comprehensive suicide‑prevention initiative after 59 personnel deaths

The Central Reserve Police Force announced a new suicide‑prevention programme following 59 deaths among its ranks last year.

20 Aug 2026

Army veterans condemn viral Ladakh video where woman says "we're Gen Z"

Veterans of the Indian Army expressed anger over a viral video from Ladakh in which a woman declared "we're Gen Z," calling the remark disrespectful to soldiers.

20 Aug 2026

Tourists Confront Indian Army at Kargil Checkpoint, Video Goes Viral

A video showing tourists clashing with Indian Army personnel at a Kargil checkpoint has circulated widely online, drawing attention to the incident.

20 Aug 2026