Whats Happening
India condemns Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Kunar, demands ‘credible’ action against terror
The MEA spokesman, Randhir Jaiswal, condemned Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Kunar province that killed civilians, while addressing a wide-ranging
Sri Lanka Easter bombings trial: 15 convicted, nine acquitted seven years after attacks
A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men and acquitted nine in the main Easter bombings trial, following earlier death
India’s exports to China jump 39%, but can they dent the $112 billion trade gap?
India’s exports to China jumped nearly 39 per cent in April-August 2026, but surging imports pushed the bilateral deficit
UN general assembly debate opens amid wars, AI and climate pressures as Guterres urges cooperation, Trump stresses US power
World leaders have gathered in New York for the 81st UN general assembly debate, with wars, climate pressures, AI governance and demands for UN reform exposing sharply different visions of how the international order should respond to mounting global challenges.
OPINION & COMMENTARY
Army
On Gen Dhiraj Seth’s Russia visit, Army says it underscored enduring bonds of
General Dhiraj Seth’s three-day Russia visit reinforced India-Russia military ties, with discussions focused on capability development, training, professional exchanges
T-72, T-90 tanks to get indigenous APUs under ₹586 crore defence deal
India has signed a ₹586 crore contract for indigenous Auxiliary Power Units for its T-72 and T-90 tanks, aimed
Army brigadier’s disability claim rejected over 13-year gap in injury records
The Armed Forces Tribunal rejected a retired brigadier’s disability claim after finding that annual medical records did not support an
Yudh Abhyas 2026: Watch Indian Army canines in action with Indian, US troops
Four trained Indian Army canines including indigenous Rampur Hounds, join Yudh Abhyas 2026.
India, South Africa conclude new Army-level defence dialogue with inaugural staff talks
India and South Africa held their first-ever Army-to-Army staff talks in New Delhi, focusing on military training, joint capacity building
General Dhiraj Seth concludes Russia visit after key talks on military cooperation and
General Dhiraj Seth concluded his three-day Russia visit after high-level talks and engagements focused on military cooperation, artillery training, capability
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
Indian Navy ships Sahyadri, Kulish reach Philippines for ADMM-Plus maritime activity
Indian Navy ships Sahyadri and Kulish have reached the Philippines for the ADMM-Plus maritime activity, joining regional navies
India, Sri Lanka navies begin Slinex-26 in Visakhapatnam. What is the bilateral naval exercise?
India and Sri Lanka have begun their 13th bilateral naval exercise, Slinex-26, in Visakhapatnam, with the two navies
INS Trishul reaches Egypt, pays tribute to Indian war heroes and conducts naval drill
The Indian Navy's guided missile frigate INS Trishul made a three-day port call at Alexandria, Egypt, where it paid tribute
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 even as
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 of Pakistani
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
Airforce
India-Japan defence ties deepen as Veer Guardian 2026 concludes, technology cooperation advances
Veer Guardian 2026 has concluded after 14 days of advanced India-Japan air combat training, as the two countries
Tarang Shakti 2026: IAF kicks off its biggest multinational air exercise at Jodhpur
Tarang Shakti 2026 will bring fighter jets from India, the US, France and other partner nations to Jodhpur
US F-35 jets expected at Tarang Shakti 2026 air exercise in Jodhpur
US F-35 stealth fighters are expected at Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur, where they could take part in their first
Veer Guardian 2026: IAF chief calls Japan ‘friend in need’ as Japanese fighters make India
Japanese F-2A fighters have operated from India for the first time as Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 advances operational cooperation between
IAF’s Suryakiran team draws over one lakh spectators at maiden Meerut airshow
The Indian Air Force’s nine-aircraft Suryakiran team drew more than 100,000 spectators during its maiden two-day aerobatic display over Meerut.
Exercise Veer Guardian: In Jodhpur, India and Japan air chiefs take New Delhi-Tokyo partnership to
India’s Tejas takes centre stage in Jodhpur as the air chiefs of India and Japan fly the fighter during Exercise
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
UN general assembly debate opens amid wars, AI and climate pressures as Guterres
World leaders have gathered in New York for the 81st UN general assembly debate, with wars, climate pressures, AI
Trump’s UN address erupts in drama as Iran, Cuba walk out and he
Iran and Cuba’s delegations walked out during Trump’s UN general assembly address.
Sri Lanka Easter bombings trial: 15 convicted, nine acquitted seven years after attacks
A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men and acquitted nine in the main Easter bombings trial, following earlier death sentences
India’s exports to China jump 39%, but can they dent the $112 billion
India’s exports to China jumped nearly 39 per cent in April-August 2026, but surging imports pushed the bilateral deficit even
Saudi defence fund seeks $150 million to expand local military technology production
Saudi Arabia’s Mansa Ventures is seeking to raise its investment capacity to $150 million as it steps up funding for
North Korea reveals ‘new type of weapon’ after fresh ballistic-missile launches
North Korea says it has successfully tested a “new type of weapon” under Kim Jong-un’s supervision, with imagery suggesting a
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
CRPF women in combat: Four decades, six battalions and a widening frontline
CRPF will honour serving and retired women personnel on September 25, marking four decades of expanding operational roles.
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 Jammu’s Kathua
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
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
Tejas-Mk1A enters final testing phase, induction expected soon: IAF vice-chief
The Indian Air Force is expected to begin inducting the indigenous Tejas-Mk1A fighter within one to two months,
HAL boss says company working to resolve Tejas-Mk1A issues, begins deliveries to IAF
No firm timeline as software, radar and missile-integration work remains before first handover
Cochin Shipyard lays keel for first of six next-generation missile vessels for Indian Navy
Cochin Shipyard has laid the keel of the first of six next-generation missile vessels for the Indian Navy, advancing a
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 Pentagon to
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
Cyber
British Columbia sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over missed warnings before Tumbler Ridge school mass
British Columbia alleges OpenAI ignored warning signs before the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting and seeks compensation and
US proposes AI incident alert system to China ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Washington has proposed an AI incident alert system for national security emergencies, but Beijing has not publicly accepted
AI cartelization? OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, SpaceXAI sued over alleged pact to slow development
A US class-action lawsuit accuses Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google of coordinating an AI slowdown that allegedly harms paying subscribers
Anthropic enters biology wet lab as it races to expand into drug discovery, report says
Anthropic has established a physical biology laboratory in the San Francisco Bay Area as it expands Claude’s role from computational
OpenAI, Microsoft knew AI could hurt news publishers in major way, unsealed US court filings
Newly unsealed US court filings reveal internal concerns at Microsoft and OpenAI over the impact of AI training on news
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 capable AI
Space
China’s Kinetica-1 places nine satellites in orbit as six launches in six days signal rising
China’s Kinetica-1 carried nine satellites into orbit, completing six successful launches in six days as Beijing accelerates constellation
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 phase in
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