Defence

India, Singapore Launch 33rd SIMBEX‑26 Naval Exercise in Visakhapatnam

The 33rd edition of the India‑Singapore joint naval exercise, SIMBEX‑26, began on Thursday in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, and will run until October 26.

24 Oct 2026

HAL Hands Over Tejas Fighters and Advanced Dhruv NG Helicopters to Indian Armed Forces in Bengaluru

In a landmark ceremony, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited officially transferred domestically produced Tejas fighter jets and upgraded Dhruv NG helicopters to the armed forces in Bengaluru.

24 Oct 2026

Bihar: Construction Ban Imposed in 100m Zone Around Bihara Air Force Station

The Bihar administration has issued survey numbers for land parcels within a 100-meter restricted radius of the Bihara Air Force Station, banning new construction and tree planting in the area.

24 Oct 2026

Security Forces Seize Suspected Explosives from Jammu Kashmir Hideout

Indian security forces recovered a cache of suspected explosives from a hidden location in Jammu and Kashmir, strengthening the region's counter‑terrorism efforts.

24 Oct 2026

MEA Responds to Reports of Ongoing PLA Face-Offs in Arunachal Pradesh

The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a statement addressing reports of continued clashes between the People's Liberation Army and Indian forces in Arunachal Pradesh.

24 Oct 2026

ITBP Chief Confirms Chinese Incursions in Arunachal, Heightening Frontier Tensions

The Indian Territorial Army’s Chief of the Indo‑Tibetan Border Police confirmed that Chinese troops have crossed the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh, escalating tensions along the frontier.

24 Oct 2026

India-China Standoff Persists Near Taksing, ITBP Confirms Rising Tensions

The Indian Border Police have officially confirmed that a standoff with Chinese forces continues near Taksing in Arunachal Pradesh, marking the first formal acknowledgment of escalating tensions in the region.

24 Oct 2026

Punjab Police Detain ISI-linked Couple in Firozpur Over Military Intel Leak

Punjab police, in coordination with army intelligence, arrested Gurpreet Singh alias Gora and his wife Harmanpreet Kaur from the border village of Kalu Wala, accusing them of transmitting defence information to Pakistan's ISI.

24 Oct 2026

BSF Raising Day Event Planned for Churachandpur

The Border Security Force (BSF) is preparing to celebrate its raising day in Churachandpur, Manipur.

24 Oct 2026

US Envoy Says America Could Launch Iran Strike This Weekend

A senior US diplomatic envoy stated that the United States could carry out a military strike on Iran as early as this weekend, echoing President Trump's recent remarks about resuming attacks.

24 Oct 2026

Centre to Launch Civil Defence Training Program with Army Assistance

The Indian government plans to initiate a nationwide civil defence training program, leveraging the expertise and resources of the Indian Army.

24 Oct 2026

MoS V Somanna says Kittur Rani Chennamma’s bravery still fuels Indian soldiers

Minister of State V Somanna highlighted that the historic courage of Kittur Rani Chennamma continues to motivate the Indian armed forces.

24 Oct 2026