Defence
IOC Boosts Xtreme Weather Diesel Supply to Army's Eastern Command
Indian Oil Corporation has increased its supply of Xtreme Weather Grade diesel to the Indian Army's Eastern Command.
26 Sep 2026
Multinational Air Exercise “Tarang Shakti 2026” Launches at Jodhpur Air Force Station
The Indian Air Force has kicked off the Tarang Shakti 2026 air drill at Jodhpur, with participation from more than 40 nations and advanced fighters such as the F‑35, Rafale and F‑16.
26 Sep 2026
Defence Corridor Replaces Katta Trade in Uttar Pradesh, Says Shah
According to Shah, the newly established defence corridor in Uttar Pradesh has overtaken the illegal 'katta' sand‑mining business, signalling a shift in the state's industrial landscape.
26 Sep 2026
Body of Missing Agnivir Soldier Aditya Kumar Recovered in Dibang Valley Landslide
After a cloudburst triggered landslide and flood in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, the body of soldier Aditya Kumar was retrieved from the debris and accorded military funeral rites.
26 Sep 2026
India and Mongolia Launch 'Nomadic Elephant 2026' Joint Exercise in Uttarakhand
India and Mongolia have begun the 'Nomadic Elephant 2026' joint military exercise in Uttarakhand, marking a significant step in defence cooperation between the two nations.
26 Sep 2026
NATO troops injured in friendly fire during training exercise
A training drill involving NATO forces resulted in a friendly fire incident that left several troops injured, according to reports.
26 Sep 2026
AFSPA Extended for 6 Months in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
The Indian government has extended the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) for an additional six months in the states of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, following a recent parliamentary decision.
26 Sep 2026
Congo Plane Crash Claims 14 Lives, Including Two Senior Military Officers
A military aircraft crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing 14 people, among them two high‑ranking officers.
26 Sep 2026
Maritime Conclave Highlights Energy Security vs Security of Energy in India
At a recent Maritime Conclave hosted by The Week, experts debated the dual challenge of ensuring energy security while protecting India's maritime domain. The event underscored the strategic importance of safeguarding the nation's blue horizons for economic growth and national security.
26 Sep 2026
B-1 Bombers Roar Over Xi's US Welcome, Trump Winces in Viral Video
During a welcome ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping in the United States, a fleet of B‑1 bombers flew overhead, producing a loud roar that caused U.S. President Donald Trump to wince, while Xi appeared unfazed. The clip has since gone viral.
26 Sep 2026
Russian Drones Strike McDonald's‑Linked Warehouse in Ukraine, 5 Killed
Russian drones targeted a warehouse linked to McDonald's in Ukraine, killing five people.
26 Sep 2026
US Considers Selling 48 F‑35 Jets to Saudi Arabia, Raising Israel Concerns
The U.S. State Department has informed Congress of a potential sale of 48 F‑35 jets, engines, and support equipment to Saudi Arabia, which would make the kingdom the second Middle Eastern nation to operate the aircraft after Israel. The Saudi variants are expected to lack some of the advanced capabilities of the Israeli F‑35s.
26 Sep 2026