Whats Happening
Vietnam Boat Tragedy: 15 Indians dead as boat capsizes off Phu Quoc island
A total of 32 Indians were on board the boat. Of these, a total of 15 Indian tourists lost
Ambala blast: NIA charges eight, including Pakistan handler Shehzad Bhatti
Investigators say the attack on the police station was intended to spread fear and target a symbol of law
IAF conducts night rescue mission to airlift critically injured patient from Campbell Bay
In a post on X, the Andaman and Nicobar Command said that it responded to an urgent request for
UK designates Iran’s IRGC as terrorist organisation as Trump seeks US control of Strait of Hormuz
Britain designates the IRGC a terrorist organisation while Donald Trump says the US could control the Strait of Hormuz, as military tensions with Iran continue to escalate across the Gulf.
Army
Theatre commands reform enters final stage, CDS to present plan to Rajnath Singh
The chief of defence staff, General NS Raja Subramani, is expected to present the long-pending military theatre commands proposal
Army chief Dhiraj Seth reviews LoC security, asks officers to prepare for ‘Operation
General Dhiraj Seth completed a three-day visit to the Northern Command, reviewing operational preparedness and combat readiness along the
Tata leads ₹1,600 crore Indian Army drone race as loitering-munition deal moves forward
Tata Advanced Systems Limited has emerged as the lowest bidder for the Indian Army’s procurement of 840 long-range loitering munitions
Indian Army eliminates LeT terrorist in Shopian anti-terror operation
Security forces have killed LeT terrorist Zakir Ganai in a joint operation in Shopian and recovered arms and ammunition.
Venezuela earthquake: India concludes Operation Amistad, death toll now 3,685
Weeks after the twin earthquakes struck Caracas, nearly 30,000 rescuers, including teams from abroad, are still searching through the rubble
UN medals awarded to 651 Indian Army peacekeepers for service in eastern DR
651 Indian Army peacekeepers received the United Nations Medal at a ceremony in Sake, eastern DRC, for their service with
The Tankman Arrives: Gen Dhiraj Seth ends Armoured Corps’ 30-year wait for Indian Army’s top
General Dhiraj Seth takes charge as India’s 31st Army chief, becoming only the seventh Armoured Corps officer –
Navy
INS Mahendragiri: Indian Navy commissions is most advanced stealth frigate
It is equipped with an advanced suite of indigenous and state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, including surface-to-surface and surface-to-air
Drishti-10 UAV crashes off Porbandar during Navy training sortie, no injuries reported
An Indian Navy’s Israeli-origin Drishti-10 UAV crashed into the sea off Porbandar airfield in Gujarat while conducting a
Miniratna HSL’s transformation wins praise from Navy deputy chief VAdm Tarun Sobti
The Navy’s deputy chief has told Hindustan Shipyard Limited it wants a full life-cycle strategic partnership, not just ship construction,
Navy’s Sixth Stealth Frigate Mahendragiri Ready for Commissioning Under P17A Project
The Indian Navy will commission the sixth Project 17A-class stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri, in Visakhapatnam on July 11. Designed by
RIMPAC 2026: Indian Navy’s P-81 Poseidon Lands in Hawaii, Reinforcing Indo-Pacific Ties
The Indian Navy’s P-81 has touched down at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), marking India’s entry into RIMPAC 2026, one
Indian Navy warship foils piracy threat in Gulf of Aden, secures merchant vessel after distress
The Indian Navy’s INS Trikand swiftly responded to a piracy attempt on a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden,
Airforce
IAF conducts night rescue mission to airlift critically injured patient from Campbell Bay
In a post on X, the Andaman and Nicobar Command said that it responded to an urgent request
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes charge as CISC, HQ IDS amid triservice reshuffle
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took charge as chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee,
IAF’s WASP participants propose NABH to advance India’s multi-domain warfare capability
A team of Indian Air Force officers has proposed setting up a National Aerospace Battle Innovation Hub under Air Headquarters
In a first, government names six military personnel killed during Operation Sindoor
Among the six, Rifleman Sunil Kumar was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra, India’s third-highest wartime gallantry award, while Sergeant Surendra
Operation Amistad: India rushes Army medical contingent to quake-hit Venezuela
The team is carrying approximately six tonnes of medical stores and humanitarian relief supplies provided by the Ministry of External
India’s Netra AEW&C system gets final operational clearance, nine years after initial induction
India’s Netra AEW&C system receives its final operational clearance nine years after initial induction, with the DRDO-developed platform having already
Russia Launches Record 479 UAVs On Ukraine, Shows Growing Mettle Of Drone Warfare
Russia launched a record-breaking 479 drones in overnight attacks across multiple regions of Ukraine, including for the first
IAF, USAF Sharpen Joint Special Ops Skills in First-Ever Exercise Tiger Claw
Exercise Tiger Claw 2025 marked the first-ever independent Special Forces exercise conducted jointly by the Indian Air Force
International
UK designates Iran’s IRGC as terrorist organisation as Trump seeks US control of
Britain designates the IRGC a terrorist organisation while Donald Trump says the US could control the Strait of Hormuz,
Thailand PM visits Bangkok pub fire site as death toll reaches 27
A fire at Bangkok's Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub killed 27 people and injured 63 others. Thailand's prime
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar’s former ruler who built the modern
Qatar declared four days of mourning, and world leaders, from the UAE and Egypt to King Charles III, sent condolences,
New Delhi condemns attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz as one
Indian seafarers form one of the largest workforces in the global merchant navy, serving on Indian-flagged ships as well as
US-Iran conflict widens as Tehran claims strikes on US bases, Hormuz tensions escalate
Iran claimed it struck multiple US military facilities across the Gulf, including a base in Jordan, as Washington launched fresh
Trump warns Iran over assassination threat as Tehran alleges ceasefire breach
Donald Trump warned Iran that any attempt to assassinate him would trigger an unprecedented US military response, as Tehran accused
The Tankman Arrives: Gen Dhiraj Seth ends Armoured Corps’ 30-year wait for Indian Army’s top
General Dhiraj Seth takes charge as India’s 31st Army chief, becoming only the seventh Armoured Corps officer –
Coast Guard
Coast Guard Commissions Indigenous Patrol Vessel ICGS Akshay
The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Akshay, an indigenous fast patrol vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited, strengthening
Indian Coast Guard inducts first indigenous hovercraft H-561 in major maritime Boost
The Indian Coast Guard has inducted H-561, its first indigenous hovercraft, boosting maritime operations and strengthening India's self-reliance
Despite US Sanctions, India Signs Rs 2,182 Cr Missile Deal With Russia; Rs 2,901 Cr
Worth mentioning here is that the major defence procurement decision comes at a time when the United States is tightening
Kalari Leap In Lakshadweep And Minicoy Archipelago: Army’s Southern Command Flexes Air-Maritime-Special Ops
The drills simulated a spectrum of operational scenarios that India could face in its island territories, from hostile maritime threats
MoD Signs Rs 2,312 Crore Contract with HAL for Eight Dornier 228 Aircraft for Coast
The Ministry of Defence on February 12, 2026, signed a Rs 2,312 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for
Strongest Pillars Of National Security: Rajnath Singh Hails ICG’s Frontline Role In Op Sindoor, Maritime
India’s four-day military action against terror bases in Pakistan and PoK wasn’t just a success but also a vivid demonstration
Paramilitary
India deports over 40 undocumented migrants to Bangladesh; BSF-BGB faceoff at border
The BSF’s efforts to send away undocumented migrants to Bangladesh were confronted by the BGB at the border
India Begins Fencing Bangladesh Border, To Launch ‘Smart Border’ System By 2027
The smart border would be a strong security grid that drastically reduces blind spots, especially in riverine, hilly,
Security Forces Near Final Blow To Red Corridor Dream: Amit Shah Says India Will Be
Worth mentioning here is that last month, top Maoist commander and the organisation's key "strategist" Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji surrendered.
Indian Army With ITBP, Bhairav Battalion Leads High-Altitude Joint Artillery Drill In Arunachal
The integrated exercise was validated through multiple live artillery fire missions executed in realistic battlefield scenarios. Troops operated under simulated
Indian Security Forces Eliminate Three Terrorists Ahead Of Amit Shah’s J&K Visit
The forces recovered M4 rifles, AK-47, and large quantities of ammunition from the dead terrorists. "Contact with terrorists was established
Calcutta HC Sets March 31 Deadline for Bengal To Hand Over Border Land To BSF,
Counsel representing the Centre told the court that the West Bengal government is constitutionally obligated to hand over the land
Defence r&d
DRDO successfully flight-tests 60km Pinaka LRGR ; Rajnath Singh hails indigenous milestone
DRDO successfully flight-tests 60km Pinaka LRGR ; Rajnath Singh hails indigenous milestone
Rajnath Singh releases DFP-2026, new reform to speed up DRDO’s R&D execution
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has unveiled the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), a major reform aimed
Moscow shows interest in buying BrahMos; Vietnam likely to seal the deal soon
Russia has shown interest in acquiring India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, while Vietnam is close to finalising a purchase deal,
India tests LRLACM for second time, clears path to induction for Navy and Air Force
DRDO’s second successful test of the LRLACM clears the way for a ₹14,000 crore procurement order from the armed forces
India enters new defence era with DRDO’s missile shield success
India showcased its next-generation defence capabilities after DRDO successfully conducted three consecutive flight-tests, intercontinental ballistic missile-level threats.
DRDO, IAF successfully test-fire Rudram II missile from Sukhoi-30MKI off Odisha coast
DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully test-fired the indigenous Rudram II next-generation air-to-surface missile from a Sukhoi-30MKI off the
Defence Industry
Private Indian firms to now participate in missile production
India and Indonesia signed a landmark defence agreement on Wednesday, for the export of Astra-Mk1 missiles and BrahMos
Indian Army issues RFP for 450 Carl Gustaf Mark-IV rocket launchers with 15-year support clause
The Indian Army has issued an RFP to procure 450 Carl Gustaf Mark-IV rocket launchers, with enhanced reliability,
DAC set to clear ₹1 lakh crore defence acquisitions today: air defence, drones, artillery, and
First Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting under new service chiefs could unlock ₹1 lakh crore in arms deals.
Nibe demonstrates Garudastra 120mm vehicle-mounted mortar system at Mhow
Nibe Limited demonstrated the Garudastra 120mm vehicle-mounted mortar system at the Infantry School in Mhow, showcasing rapid shoot-and-scoot operations, precision-guided
Rajnath Singh inaugurates major defence metallurgy project in Nagpur
The defence minister has launched a major aluminium extrusion facility in Nagpur aimed at strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing and reducing
Defence ministry receives nearly 10 bids for 87 MALE drones to bolster Indian Air Force’s
Among the firms that have reached out to the ministry are Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd, Tata
Cyber
Inside Iran’s Digital War Machine: How Tehran Weaponised Social Media In The West Asia Conflict
A defining feature of Iran’s narrative warfare has been the aggressive use of artificial intelligence. The country is
India Releases New Framework For Drone Security Vulnerabilities To Tighten Warfare Doctrine
The framework noted that the drones were also highly susceptible to cyber intervention, signal interference, and data exploitation,
India Comes Up With The First Anti-Terror Policy, To Treat Cyber Attacks As Terrorism
“India has been on the target of global terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State of Iraq and
Op Chakra-V: Google Ads To SMS Campaigns – How CBI Unearthed Rs 1000 Crore Cyber
Searches were carried out at 27 locations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Haryana. Digital devices, documents,
US Pauses Immigration Processing Citing ‘Security Risks’; Seizes Myanmar-Based Crypto Scam Site
The crackdown comes just weeks after Washington launched its first Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Strike Force, which has already seized three
Pakistan Shifts To AI-Based Cyber War; Hackers Target Defence, Govt Systems With Advanced Spyware DeskRAT
Pakistan-linked Transparent Tribe has previously been linked to attacks involving Crimson RAT malware, often disguised as security briefings. During the
Space
Why Reliance Jio’s Entry into LEO satellite race comes at a crucial time for India
Jio is planning a massive low-Earth orbit satellite network that could provide broadband and direct-to-device connectivity, positioning India
In Blow to Bezos, Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test
In a major blow to billionaire Jeff Bezos as he competes with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, an uncrewed Blue
Chandrayaan-2 Data Hints at Presence of Ice Beneath Moon’s South Pole Surface
Years after Chandrayaan-2 reached the Moon, the mission continues to unlock new secrets, with scientists now uncovering fresh evidence of
China launches Shenzhou-23 crewed mission, targets faster docking and year-long stay in space
China’s space programme took another step forward with the launch of the Shenzhou-23 mission, sending three astronauts into orbit on
China Begins Training Two Pakistani Astronauts For Future Space Missions
The two Pakistani astronauts were training to join a mission to the Chinese space station later this year. They were
Fraudulent Facebook Page Circulated Doctored Images Falsely Attributed to Pakistan’s EO-3 Satellite
A Facebook page impersonating Pakistan’s national space agency SUPARCO circulated at least three doctored satellite images in the days following