Defence

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

US‑South Korea Scale Down Joint Military Exercises

The United States and South Korea announced a reduction in the frequency and scope of their annual "Shield" joint military drills, citing a shift in strategic priorities and a desire to focus on other security challenges.

18 Aug 2026

India Orders 24/7 Patrolling Along Nepal Border

The central government has directed continuous patrolling along the India‑Nepal border to strengthen security and curb illegal activities.

18 Aug 2026

વઢવાણ પોલીસની સરહનીય કામગીરી: 75 વર્ષના વૃદ્ધનું પરિવાર સાથે કરાવ્યું મિલન

લખતર તાલુકાના ઘણાદ ગામના રહેવાસી પરસોત્તમભાઈ ગોગજીભાઈ પટેલ ઉંમર વર્ષ 75 માનસિક બીમારીના કારણે સવારે ઘરેથી કોઈને ગયા વગર નીકળી ગયા હતા પરિવારજનો ચિંતાતુર બનીને શોધખોળ કરી રહ્યા હતા ત્યારે વઢવાણના ચરમાળીયા પોલીસ ચોકી નજીકથી વૃદ્ધ મળી આવ્યા હતા.

18 Aug 2026

Operation Safed Sagar Revisits Kargil, Highlights Post-Conflict Impact

The Indian Army’s Operation Safed Sagar revisited the Kargil sector, recalling the 1999 conflict and assessing current security conditions. The move follows a brief mention of former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf’s subsequent fate.

18 Aug 2026