Defence

SSB Soldier Kills Himself at Bhopal CSD Camp, Leaves Apology Note to Wife

A 35‑year‑old Sashastra Seema Bal personnel stationed at the CSD camp in Kamla Nagar, Bhopal, died by self‑inflicted gunshot on Wednesday morning, leaving a suicide note apologising to his wife.

19 Aug 2026

Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft over its airspace till Sept 24

Pakistan's aviation authority has announced that the prohibition on Indian civil aircraft entering its airspace will remain in force until 24 September.

19 Aug 2026

72nd Battalion SSB Inspects Landslide‑Hit Rimbi‑Singlitam Areas in Sikkim

The 72nd battalion of the Sashastra Seema Bal conducted an inspection of the landslide‑affected zones along the Rimbi‑Singlitam stretch in Sikkim.

19 Aug 2026

Supreme Court asks govt to report on missing ship captain Ashish Kumar after Hormuz attack

The Supreme Court has ordered the Union government to submit a status report on efforts to locate Captain Ashish Kumar, whose disappearance followed a ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz.

19 Aug 2026

Israel Strikes Syrian Air Base to Thwart Turkish Troop Deployment

Israel said its air strike on a Syrian air base was intended to stop Turkey from deploying troops, warning that such a move would breach the agreed regional security status‑quo.

19 Aug 2026

Lt Gen Nair appointed Colonel of the Punjab Regiment

Lt Gen Nair has taken over as the new colonel of the Punjab Regiment, as reported by The Times of India.

19 Aug 2026

Russia routes explosives and drone parts to Iran via covert corridor to rebuild arsenal

According to reports, Russia has dispatched explosives and drone components to Iran through a secret route, aiming to replenish Tehran’s weapons stockpile.

19 Aug 2026

Home Minister Amit Shah Leads High-Level Review to Boost Rajasthan Border Security in Bikaner

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high‑level security review in Bikaner, focusing on steps to strengthen the border of Rajasthan.

19 Aug 2026

Seven Army Personnel Missing After Cloud Burst and Landslide in Arunachal’s Dibang Valley

A cloud burst and subsequent landslide in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, left seven army soldiers, including Naik Aditya Kumar of Vaishali, missing.

18 Aug 2026

US and South Korea Scale Back Joint Shield Exercises

The United States and South Korea announced a reduction in the scale of their annual joint military drills, signalling a shift in their defence posture amid regional tensions.

18 Aug 2026

Night Curfew Imposed on Assam-Nagaland Border in Jorhat Amid ULFA‑I Infiltration Fears

The Assam government has declared a night curfew along the Assam‑Nagaland border in Jorhat to curb suspected ULFA‑I infiltration.

18 Aug 2026

Lower Dibang Valley Issues Alert on Floating Military Assets

Lower Dibang Valley district officials have warned residents to be vigilant about floating military assets in the area.

18 Aug 2026