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Russia seeks US, Türkiye explanation over reported weapons transfer to Ukraine

Russia seeks US, Türkiye explanation over reported weapons transfer to Ukraine

The reported transfer involves US-origin weapons held in Turkish stocks, including Atacms missiles and M270 launchers, putting fresh pressure

From Su-30MKI emergency to frontline operations: IAF personnel honoured with Shaurya, Vayu Sena Medals

From Su-30MKI emergency to frontline operations: IAF personnel honoured with Shaurya, Vayu Sena Medals

Squadron Leader Sudhir Kumar gets Shaurya Chakra as 16 IAF personnel are recognized for gallantry and service.

After decades off-grid, 12 Uttarakhand villages near China border set to receive electricity

After decades off-grid, 12 Uttarakhand villages near China border set to receive electricity

Twelve remote villages in Uttarakhand’s Johar valley are set to receive grid electricity for the first time, benefiting residents

Indian diaspora sets Guinness World Record at 80th Independence Day celebrations in New York tristate area

More than 1,300 US flags were arranged to spell out “250” at a New Jersey park, marking both India’s 80th Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the US.

Indian diaspora sets Guinness World Record at 80th Independence Day celebrations in New York tristate area

Army

Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth arrives in Kathmandu today for official Nepal visit

Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth arrives in Kathmandu today for official Nepal

Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth begins an official visit to Nepal today, his first since taking charge in

Four killed, five Army personnel missing as flash flood and landslide strike Arunachal Pradesh

Four killed, five Army personnel missing as flash flood and landslide strike Arunachal

Four people were killed and five Army personnel went missing after heavy rain triggered a landslide and flash flood

The Tankman Arrives: Gen Dhiraj Seth ends Armoured Corps’ 30-year wait for Indian Army’s top job

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

Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at Mumbai residence

Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at Mumbai residence

New Delhi: An Indian Navy sailor, his wife and their two young children were found dead at their residence

From Gulf of Aden rescue to Visakhapatnam fire: Navy personnel get gallantry awards

From Gulf of Aden rescue to Visakhapatnam fire: Navy personnel get gallantry awards

Navy personnel have been honoured for acts of exceptional courage during a high-risk LPG tanker rescue in the

Airforce

From Su-30MKI emergency to frontline operations: IAF personnel honoured with Shaurya, Vayu Sena Medals

From Su-30MKI emergency to frontline operations: IAF personnel honoured with Shaurya, Vayu Sena Medals

Squadron Leader Sudhir Kumar gets Shaurya Chakra as 16 IAF personnel are recognized for gallantry and service.

First India-Germany Air Staff Talks held. Here’s how New Delhi-Berlin defence ties stand today

First India-Germany Air Staff Talks held. Here’s how New Delhi-Berlin defence ties stand today

India and Germany deepen air force ties as inaugural Air Staff Talks focus on training, operational exchanges and

Russia Launches Record 479 UAVs On Ukraine, Shows Growing Mettle Of Drone Warfare

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

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

Iran puts $30,000 price tag on US troops as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

Iran puts $30,000 price tag on US troops as Strait of Hormuz crisis

Iran has announced a $30,000 reward for capturing or killing US soldiers, as Tehran and Washington remain locked in

New US visa rules: Old I-539, I-765 forms to be rejected from September 15, no grace period offered

New US visa rules: Old I-539, I-765 forms to be rejected from September

USCIS says the revised forms are needed to implement a new rule on fixed admission periods for certain students,

The Tankman Arrives: Gen Dhiraj Seth ends Armoured Corps’ 30-year wait for Indian Army’s top job

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

Rajnath Singh announces gender-neutral entry and faster ex gratia rules for Coast Guard

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

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

Paramilitary

India deports over 40 undocumented migrants to Bangladesh; BSF-BGB faceoff at border

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

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,

Defence r&d

Parliamentary panel urges DRDO to set clear targets and boost defence R&D

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

India extends Notam range to 3,760km for Odisha coast missile test

India extends Notam range to 3,760km for Odisha coast missile test

The test window remains scheduled for August 6-7

Defence Industry

Divyastra Mk3: India’s jet-powered loitering munition completes maiden flight

Divyastra Mk3: India’s jet-powered loitering munition completes maiden flight

Kawa UAV’s jet-powered Divyastra Mk3 has made its maiden flight, marking an early step towards an indigenous high-speed

Reliance, Rolls-Royce join AMCA engine race with sovereign powerplant proposal

Reliance, Rolls-Royce join AMCA engine race with sovereign powerplant proposal

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have entered the AMCA engine race with a proposal to develop a sovereign combat

Cyber

Google pauses Google Earth AI tool over fake satellite images, misinformation risks

Google pauses Google Earth AI tool over fake satellite images, misinformation risks

Google has paused an AI feature in Google Earth after experts warned that realistic fake images placed over

Chinese military researchers use OpenAI and Anthropic models to train defence AI, news investigation finds

Chinese military researchers use OpenAI and Anthropic models to train defence AI, news investigation finds

More than 80 Chinese research papers reviewed by Reuters show a workaround to US chip restrictions, training smaller

Space

India sets 300-satellite target, eyes space station by 2035

India sets 300-satellite target, eyes space station by 2035

India is targeting at least 300 satellites in orbit over the next five to six years, with Isro

India-US space ties deepen as Bengaluru talks widen cooperation beyond Nisar

India-US space ties deepen as Bengaluru talks widen cooperation beyond Nisar

The ninth India-US civil space dialogue has pushed cooperation into new areas, including human spaceflight, lunar exploration, scientific


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