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From Mukesh to Kishore Kumar, Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim’s Bollywood playlist goes viral
The Malaysia prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, Bollywood love took centre stage at the BRICS Summit, with his Hindi song
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
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,
DRDO to build new missile testing range at Junput in Bengal to ease pressure on Odisha’s Chandipur facility
DRDO is set to build a new missile and weapons testing range at Junput in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district, easing the load on its Chandipur facility in Odisha.
OPINION & COMMENTARY
Army
Indian paratroopers join US, France, Japan in multinational airborne drill in Indonesia
Troops from India, Indonesia, the United States, France and Japan carried out a parachute insertion during Super Garuda Shield
Secunderabad military theft traced after 10-day probe, insider angle exposes security gaps
A 10-day joint investigation into the theft of military equipment from Hyderabad’s Secunderabad Cantonment has led to an alleged
Yudh Abhyas 2026 kicks off with India, US sharpening counterdrone and precision-fire capabilities
India and the US have begun Yudh Abhyas 2026 with a sharper focus on counterdrone warfare, long-range precision fires and
Handwritten reduction from 30% to 15% quashed: AFT restores woman Army officer’s disability
The Chandigarh bench held that the commandant of the military hospital had no authority to alter the disability assessment recorded
Indian Army sets up AASHVAST lab to detect Chinese components, vulnerabilities in military
The facility at DG EME headquarters in Delhi cantonment will examine military drones for Chinese origin hardware and software as
One terrorist killed in Budgam encounter during Operation Ashdar, search continues
An AK rifle and other war like stores were recovered after security forces established contact with terrorists in Ashdar Gali.
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 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
India, Australia map expanded naval drills for 2027 amid growing maritime cooperation
India and Australia are set to widen naval cooperation, with both sides exploring expanded exercises and deeper operational
INS Mysore reaches Malaysia for Samudra Laksamana as naval cooperation gains operational focus
INS Mysore’s deployment to Lumut for the fourth edition of the bilateral exercise follows recent India-Malaysia military talks and a
Indian Navy chief, Australian fleet commander discuss future capabilities, interoperability
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and Rear Admiral Anita Williams reviewed Australia’s evolving fleet and future inductions, while exploring greater operational interaction
Indian Navy chief to visit Australia, New Zealand to strengthen maritime cooperation
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan’s visit beginning on Tuesday will focus on operational interaction, interoperability, information sharing, training and professional exchanges with
Indian Navy may retire three more Kilo-class submarines within five years, raises concerns over undersea
The Indian Navy may retire three more ageing Kilo-class submarines within five years, increasing pressure on India to accelerate delayed
Airforce
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
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
Veer Guardian 2026: Two Japanese C-2 aircraft arrive in Jodhpur for India-Japan air exercise
The Japanese contingent has begun arriving for the second edition of Veer Guardian, while three JASDF F-2A fighters are officially
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
‘UAE not enemy’: Pezeshkian accuses Trump of ‘divide and rule’, urges Gulf states
Pezeshkian accused Trump of a “divide and rule” strategy and urged Gulf states not to allow US forces to
Trump’s Ireland unification remarks during his Dublin visit sparks row
Thousands of protesters took to Dublin’s streets during Donald Trump’s Ireland visit, chanting “We don’t want you here” and
Houthis capture Mayun Island: Why the Red Sea chokepoint matters
The Houthis’ capture of Mayun Island gives the Iran-backed group a strategic position inside the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, raising fresh
Russian strikes push Ukraine towards a harsher winter as attacks target economy and
Russia’s intensifying air campaign is increasingly targeting the infrastructure and economic networks Ukraine needs to survive another winter, placing additional
Saudi shuts East-West Pipeline after drone attacks as Houthi advance pressures Red Sea
Saudi Arabia’s strategic East-West Pipeline has been shut after drone attacks damaged the key oil artery, just as Houthi advances
Pezeshkian proposes $10bn BRICS reinsurance firm, urges local-currency trade
Iranian president calls for stronger New Development Bank role in financing infrastructure and energy projects
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 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
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
India issues fresh Notam for 2,530km off Odisha coast, likely for long-range missile test
India has issued a fresh Notam for a 2,530km missile test corridor off the Odisha coast, active August 6-7, reviving
Defence Industry
Embraer strengthens India manufacturing push as aerospace supply chain takes shape
Embraer is widening its India strategy from aircraft sales to local sourcing, engineering, MRO and potential aircraft assembly,
DAC clears ₹1.10 lakh crore worth upgrades for helicopters, radars, jammers and more
The Defence Acquisition Council has cleared procurement proposals worth around ₹1.10 lakh crore, covering helicopters, radars, mine-laying systems,
Tata Boeing rolls out 400th India-made Apache fuselage, TASL explores Javelin co-production
Tata Boeing Aerospace has reached its 400th AH-64E Apache fuselage at its Hyderabad facility, while Tata Advanced Systems is separately
HAL readies first HTT-40 trainers for IAF after engine delays
HAL is preparing to deliver its first three HTT-40 trainers to the IAF after engine shortages delayed the programme.
India’s AK-203 programme gets domestic ammunition push with Adani Defence deal
Adani Defence has signed a five-year pact to supply indigenously manufactured ammunition for India's AK-203 assault rifle programme.
Thales, KSSL seal strategic pact for indigenous 70mm rocket production
Thales and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited have signed a strategic alliance to manufacture 70mm unguided and laser-guided rocket systems in
Cyber
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
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
Meta launches Muse AI agent linked to WhatsApp and Instagram, raising privacy and trust questions
Meta’s new Muse AI agent can work across WhatsApp, Instagram and other applications, but its access to personal data has
China-backed hackers targeted Nasa, US senate and critical infrastructure, FBI says
US authorities have seized two China-linked hacking platforms allegedly used to target Nasa, the US senate and critical infrastructure while
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 genuine satellite
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 domestic AI
Space
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
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
‘Naughty Boy’: Isro to launch EOS-05, India’s first geosynchronous imaging satellite, on September 4
The satellite is designed to give India a persistent view of the same broad region from roughly 36,000km above Earth,
ICEYE Enters India’s Defence-Space Sector, Plans Local Satellite Manufacturing
The Finnish satellite company will use its India presence to work with defence and intelligence customers and build local production