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Chinese shadow looms over India

The latest of a series of unprovoked transgressions of the LAC[Line of Actual Control] by Chinese troops on 9 December sparked a furore in Parliament, forcing the government to get Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to make a statement in both the Houses on this crucial issue.

On Navy Day, Rolls-Royce Underpins its Commitment to Partner the Indian Navy for its 'Fleet of the Future'

Rolls-Royce has been a proud partner of the Indian armed forces for nine decades and continues to explore opportunities to serve India's naval modernisation programme

Lockheed Martin-Built Orion Spacecraft Launched to the Moon on Historic Artemis I Mission

With the backdrop of a Florida starlit sky, NASA's Artemis I mission, with the Lockheed Martin-built Orion spacecraft on top, majestically launched to the Moon and propelled the world into a new era of human deep space exploration.

Remembering 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War - IAF's Finest Hour

On the evening of December 3, 1971, as the Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, was returning to Delhi from Calcutta on board an Air HQ Communication Squadron aircraft the pilot came up to her Principal Adviser D.P. Dhar and asked him to come to the cockpit as there was an urgent message from Delhi.

Indian Army's push to boost adventure tourism in border areas

India's North-East region has immense and so-far largely untapped potential for tourism especially the adventure tourism, a sector which can generate much needed local employment and sustain the local economy through an eco-system of tourism associated economic activities.

Fifth Scorpene Submarine Vagir Delivered to Indian Navy

Sixth Submarine set for delivery in 2024

India Set to Order High Altitude SeaGuardian Unmanned Drones Shortly from US, indicates Admiral R Hari Kumar

US to Help India in Developing HALE Technology US to set up an MRO for SeaGuardians in India

Change of Command of Western Fleet - Rear Admiral Vineet McCarty takes over as Cdr of the Sword Arm

MUMBAI. The 'Sword Arm' of Indian Navy, the Western Fleet, underwent a change of guard on November 15, 2022.

Japan Orders Two More Boeing KC-46A Tankers

Japan Air Self-Defense Force now slated for six multi-mission KC-46A tankers with two already delivered Growing global fleet of Pegasus aerial refuelers increasing interoperability for mission success

India for Free & Rules-based Indo-Pacific for economic development of the region: Regional Rajnath Singh at Indo-Pacific Dialogue

'Dialogue only civilised mechanism for resolving disputes & creating global order' 'India does not believe in a world order where few are considered superior to others, multi-aligned policy only way to shared prosperity'

India has emerged as a net security provider in Indo-Pacific, says Defence Minister at multi-agency HADR exercise 'Samanvay 2022'

Representatives from ASEAN nations & national & regional stakeholders involved in disaster management attending the exercise Defence Minister calls for sharing of information, resources & equipment to deal with future natural disasters

Navy Day-2022 Celebrations - Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony at Gateway of India

As part of Navy Day celebrations, a beating retreat and tattoo ceremony was held at the Gateway of India, Mumbai on Sunday evening, featuring very impressive drills by personnel of the Western Naval Command.

Coastal Security Conference (COSC) under the Aegis of Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a two-day maiden Coastal Security Conference (COSC) under the aegis of Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) on December 1 and 2 with participation of Coast Guards from four member countries, that is, India, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Mauritius.

Operational Demonstration on Navy Day at Visakhapatnam

This year, for the first time, Navy Day Celebrations are being conducted outside the National Capital

Indian Coast Guard 840 Sqn Commissioning

In a major boost to further strengthen the Coast Guard Region East, 840 Sqn (CG), an Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron, was commissioned by Director General VS Pathania, PTM, TM at ICG Air Station, Chennai on November 30.

Germany Becomes Latest Country to Join the F-35 Lightning II Global Team

F-35 continues to be the choice of air forces across Europe

Defence Minister attends ADMM-Plus in Cambodia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Plus in Siem Reap, Cambodia on November 23, 2022.

Air Fest at HQ Maintenance Command, Nagpur

A thrilling display of coordination between the magnificent air warriors and their flying machines was on show at the 'Air Fest 2022' at its Headquarters in Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur on 19 Nov 22.

Indigenous stealth guided-missile destroyer INS Mormugao, second warship of P15B class, commissioned by Defence Minister

The warship, packed with state-of-the-art weapons & sensors, will enhance country's maritime capabilities & secure national interests, says Mr. Rajnath Singh \"Bolstering security apparatus amid evolving global scenario is our top priority\" Aim is to make India an indigenous ship building hub: Defence Minister

Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to Collaborate on High-Energy Laser System

Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Ltd., of Israel, have signed a teaming agreement that includes jointly developing, testing and manufacturing High Energy Laser Weapon Systems (HELWS) in the US and Israel.

No right to defame

What is defamation? Can anyone be punished if convicted for defaming someone?

Justice Hemant Gupta is chief of New Delhi International Arbitration Centre

Former Supreme Court judge Hemant Gupta has been appointed chairperson of the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC) by the Union government. A note approving Justice Gupta’s appointment was uploaded by the Appointments Committee of the Union cabinet.

National anthem and national song have equal respect: Centre to Delhi High Court

The Union government told the Delhi High Court that both the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, and the national song, Vande Mataram, were of equal importance as they were on the same footing. An affidavit by the Ministry of Home Affairs said that both en joyed the same respect and status.

SC judgment in petitions challenging 2016 demonetisation set for Jan 2, 2023

The verdict on the batch of pleas chal-lenging the central government’s 2016 demonetisation exercise will be delivered by a five-judge Constitution bench of the Sup reme Court on January 2, 2023.

Britain's Striking Winter

It’s now a familiar sight across Britain—striking workers demanding higher pay and other benefits. Even as the holiday season nears, railway workers have brought the transport network to a standstill, border Force staff are preparing to walk out and postal workers, bus drivers and civil servants are either in the middle of strike action or threatening to strike.

A Year of Misery

Year 2022 was a like no other in recent memory. If 2020 was the year that Covid-19 devastated the globe and caused millions of deaths, 2022 saw even more misery and hardship as Russia invaded Ukraine causing death and destruction, leading to an energy crisis and supply chain disruptions which caused an economic crisis across the world as inflation spiked to unusual levels and global economic growth fell to record lows.

Christmas Symbols

Christmas has its traditional symbols-Santa, presents, a decorated tree and carols. Some countries, however, have different symbols. Here are some of them:

TACKLING GRAFT

In a landmark decision, the Court said that direct evidence of demand and acceptance of bribe is not necessary to prove guilt and a person can be convicted based on circumstantial evidence

TRUMP FACES CRIMINAL CHARGES

Donald Trump has become the first American president to have his conduct in office sent to the Justice Department to consider for criminal prosecution. While all four referrals are severe, the most encompassing one is “assisting or engaging in insurrection against the United States”

THE ACID TEST

Despite stringent rules, the sale of acid continues unchecked on e-commerce sites and elsewhere leading to horrific instances of the victims being disfigured for life. Worse, it takes up to 10 years for an acid attack case to be resolved in court