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Pakistan oil crisis: Shops to close by 9pm, foreign travel banned, marriage rules tightened
Pakistan has imposed sweeping fuel-saving curbs as oil prices surge, with shops ordered to close by 9pm, foreign travel
Lockheed Martin lifts the veil on secretive AIM-260 missile as Pentagon fast-tracks production to counter China
Lockheed Martin has revealed details of its secretive AIM-260 missile and struck a new production deal with the Pentagon
Two Pakistani JeM terrorists killed in Udhampur operation, searches continue
Jammu & Kashmir Police identifies slain terrorists as Saddam and Mustafa; assault rifles, pistol and grenades recovered
$24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia amid China concerns: What’s in the US-Saudi deal?
The US has approved a possible $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
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Army
Two Pakistani JeM terrorists killed in Udhampur operation, searches continue
Jammu & Kashmir Police identifies slain terrorists as Saddam and Mustafa; assault rifles, pistol and grenades recovered
India-Russia defence ties strengthen as Gen Dhiraj Seth meets Russian Army General in
General Dhiraj Seth met Russian General Alexander Matovnikov in Moscow as both sides agreed to expand military cooperation.
Gen Dhiraj Seth begins 3-day Russia visit as New Delhi and Moscow expand
General Dhiraj Seth’s Russia visit comes as India and Moscow seek to reshape their longstanding defence relationship around technology transfer,
Western Command keeps operational readiness in focus as it marks 80th raising day
Recent readiness reviews and closer Army-Air Force coordination frame the anniversary at Chandimandir as the command remains focused on the
Yudh Abhyas goes dual-theatre as India, US sharpen high-end warfighting
India and the US have taken Yudh Abhyas into two sharply different operational environments, combining desert warfare in Rajasthan with
Paws in the Sky: Indian Army paratrooper jumps from plane with combat dog
A Surya Warriors paratrooper carried out a rare tandem parachute jump with a combat dog over Behat Drop Zone, showcasing
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
India and Pakistan warships collide in Arabian Sea as Indian destroyer’s restraint averts a bigger
An Indian Navy destroyer and a Pakistani corvette collided in the Arabian Sea, prompting a formal Indian protest
Indian and Pakistani naval vessels collide in Arabian Sea, New Delhi summons Islamabad’s envoy
The MEA, in a statement, said that it lodged a “strong protest” over the “unacceptable and unprofessional conduct
INS Karmuk, LCU 51 call at Yangon as India, Myanmar widen maritime engagement
The Indian Navy port call comes amid regular naval exchanges with Myanmar and alongside the latest bilateral Army exercise in
INS Mysore concludes fourth Samudra Laksamana exercise with Royal Malaysian Navy
Four-day drill at Lumut combined harbour exchanges with a sea phase involving KD Lekir and KD Gagah Samudera, as India
Indian Navy chief gets Maori welcome in New Zealand as maritime ties gain momentum
The chief of the naval staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, receives a traditional Māori welcome in New Zealand as India and
India expands maritime footprint in Southeast Asia with INS Kulish’s Cambodia visit
INS Kulish’s arrival at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base marks another step in India’s expanding maritime engagement with Southeast Asia, strengthening
Airforce
IAF Dronathon 2026: Over 20 defence firms test next-gen drones at Pokhran
India’s first-ever IAF Dronathon 2026 enters Day 2 at Pokhran, testing drones, swarm systems, electronic warfare and counter-drone
Indian Air Force instructors join RAF to train British pilots in historic UK deployment
Three Indian Air Force instructors have joined the Royal Air Force in Wales to train British pilots, marking
IAF opens pseudo-satellite race for Indian industry to boost surveillance capabilities
The IAF has invited Indian industry to develop high-altitude pseudo-satellites (Haps) designed for persistent surveillance, communications and intelligence operations.
Exercise Veer Guardian: Rajnath Singh hails India-Japan defence milestone as Japanese fighters arrive for air-combat
Rajnath Singh calls Japan’s first fighter deployment to India a defence milestone as Veer Guardian 2026 strengthens bilateral military cooperation.
Su-30MKI set for long-range boost as India eyes Russian RVV-BD missile
India is considering integrating the Russian-origin RVV-BD air-to-air missile with its Su-30MKI fleet, potentially giving the IAF a 300-km-class long-range
In pictures: IAF’s Sarang team brings new ‘Spot Stall Turn’ to Egypt airshow
The IAF’s Sarang team is set to showcase its signature Dolphin Leap and new Spot Stall Turn manoeuvre at the
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
$24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia amid China concerns: What’s in the
The US has approved a possible $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
China presses Iran to rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal as Red Sea
China’s reported appeal to Iran to restrain the Houthis highlights Beijing’s growing stake in protecting Red Sea shipping and
Houthis claim they shot Saudi F-15 down in Yemen, wreckage verified west of
Houthis claim its surface-to-air missile brought down a Saudi F-15 fighter, while cause of crash and crew status remain unconfirmed.
Pakistan oil crisis: Shops to close by 9pm, foreign travel banned, marriage rules
Pakistan has imposed sweeping fuel-saving curbs as oil prices surge, with shops ordered to close by 9pm, foreign travel for
‘If Mecca is attacked …’: Pakistan says Makkah pact applies after drone incident;
The Pakistan defence minister, Khawaja Asif, said the Makkah defence pact applies after a drone was intercepted near the holy
Ursula von der Leyen offers Canada EU associate membership, Trump threatens trade war
The European Union has proposed a new associate membership for Canada, with Ursula von der Leyen pitching deeper ties in
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
Two Chinese survivors reach Paradip after MV Ocean Winner sinking, search continues
Two Chinese survivors of sunken cargo vessel MV Ocean Winner were brought safely to Paradip, while the search
Rajnath Singh announces gender-neutral entry and faster ex gratia rules for Coast Guard
The defence minister, Rajnath Singh, has announced gender-neutral officer induction and faster ex gratia payouts for the Indian
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 India's maritime
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 in defence
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
Paramilitary
CISF head constable dies after rifle discharges while cleaning in Dantewada
The service rifle reportedly discharged while the CISF personnel was cleaning it at a camp in Bacheli, police
CRPF set to replace Army at 21 ‘hypersensitive’ posts in Jammu’s Kathua-Udhampur belt, CoBRA units
The CRPF is preparing to take over counterinsurgency duties from the Indian Army at 21 hypersensitive locations in
NSG launches first ‘Mahila Commando’ course for women police, CAPF personnel
Women serving in state police forces and CAPFs will undergo 12 weeks of training at Manesar in weapons, marksmanship, tactical
In Manipur, 46 members of militant group surrender with arms as state intensifies peace push
Forty-six cadres of the KCP Taibanganba faction have laid down arms in Imphal, adding momentum to a surrender and rehabilitation
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 in West
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, marshy, and
Defence r&d
DRDO showcases Astra MkI, Akash-NG and surveillance systems at AAD 2026 in South Africa
India Pavilion in Tshwane features indigenous technologies across airborne surveillance, air defence, maritime reconnaissance and underwater detection
DRDO to build new missile testing range at Junput in Bengal to ease pressure on
DRDO is set to build a new missile and weapons testing range at Junput in West Bengal’s Purba
DRDO’s GaN breakthrough strengthens India’s push for self-reliant radar and electronic-warfare technology
DRDO’s indigenous gallium nitride semiconductor programme marks an important step towards reducing India’s dependence on foreign suppliers for critical high-frequency
DRDO pre-qualifies private firms for participating in future strategic-weapons projects. Why was it necessary?
DRDO is pre-qualifying private companies for future strategic-weapons projects as India seeks faster development, larger production capacity and resilient missile
Parliamentary panel urges DRDO to set clear targets and boost defence R&D
The committee has urged stronger monitoring of defence projects, greater investment in research and development and measures to reduce India's
India extends Notam range to 3,760km for Odisha coast missile test
The test window remains scheduled for August 6-7
Defence Industry
HAL eyes first Tejas-Mk1A deliveries to IAF by year-end as integration work nears completion
Twenty-seven airframes built and 10 GE engines received as HAL works through final radar and weapons integration tests
Lockheed Martin lifts the veil on secretive AIM-260 missile as Pentagon fast-tracks production to counter
Lockheed Martin has revealed details of its secretive AIM-260 missile and struck a new production deal with the
HAL to hand over Tejas trainers, HTT-40s and Dhruv NG helicopters in Bengaluru
Two Tejas trainers set to complete original 40-aircraft Mk1 order; first HTT-40 batch and four civil Dhruv NGs also due
Bharat Forge, Pratt & Whitney Canada join hands to power India’s indigenous HALE drone
Bharat Forge and Pratt & Whitney Canada will jointly evaluate integrating turboprop engines into DRDO’s indigenous HALE drone, a step
Andhra Pradesh high court puts extremely low defence bids under judicial scrutiny
The Andhra Pradesh high court has reinforced the need to scrutinize abnormally low defence bids, making clear that the lowest
Rajnath Singh lays out 2047 defence vision, calls for self-reliance in critical technologies
The defence minister stressed on higher indigenous content, stronger DRDO industry ties, multi-fold export growth and a bigger Indian presence
Cyber
Chinese security agencies expose OpenAI-linked rogue AI agents turn German website into coordination hub
A German website hijacked by autonomous OpenAI-linked agents has highlighted a growing global challenge, which is keeping increasingly
OpenAI’s Sam Altman admits AI fears are justified, but wants the world to trust firms
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says the world is right to fear AI’s risks but insists the public should trust
Microsoft drafts ‘humanist’ rulebook to stop its AI from ever slipping out of human hands
Microsoft has unveiled a draft “Humanist AI” code of conduct designed to keep its future models permanently obedient to human
Trump downplays AI ‘doom’ warnings, puts staying ahead of China in race as priority
The US president has downplayed concerns over AI risk and called the growing alarm over artificial intelligence as the work
AI race is getting out of control, warns Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Anthropic chief Dario Amodei has urged the AI industry to moderate the pace of frontier-model development, warning that autonomous systems
Anthropic catches Claude aiding bioweapons research, state surveillance
Anthropic’s latest threat report reveals its AI models were misused for bioweapons-adjacent research and for state-backed surveillance operations run out
Space
China conducts two space launches in four hours, advances internet constellation and radar remote-sensing capabilities
China carried out two space launches within just over two hours on Thursday, deploying another low-orbit internet-satellite group
US confirms on-orbit space weapons as Washington signals new phase in space warfare
The United States has acknowledged that it has deployed weapons in orbit for space-control missions, signalling a new
India-France space ties get major boost as private firms strike new deals on surveillance, launches
India and France have deepened their space partnership with three new private-sector agreements spanning strategic satellite surveillance, launches and microsatellite
Isro tests CE20 engine at 220kN for LVM3-M7. What does it mean for India’s space
Isro’s higher-thrust CE20 test advances LVM3-M7 preparations, with heavier-payload performance still to be demonstrated in flight.
Isro privatization row: Media says employees seek ‘clarification’, agency calls reports ‘baseless’
Nine Isro employee associations have written to chairman V Narayanan seeking clarity on the space agency’s future role as rocket
Isro launches EOS-05 successfully. How GSLV-F17 works and why India’s first geosynchronous imaging satellite matters
Isro’s GSLV-F17 has successfully launched EOS-05, giving India its first dedicated geosynchronous imaging satellite for near-continuous Earth observation and strategic