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New Zealand election on a knife-edge: Luxon clings to power as 400,000 votes hold the key
New Zealand’s governing coalition holds a one-seat majority, but nearly 400,000 uncounted votes could overturn the result and determine
US midterm defeat deepens Republican rift, Trump’s leadership and GOP’s 2028 future under scrutiny
Republican losses in the US midterms have triggered internal divisions over Donald Trump's influence, party leadership and the GOP's
Netanyahu’s grip on power weakens as Israel’s president turns to Eisenkot. Can he build a government?
Israel’s president has handed Gadi Eisenkot the chance to replace Benjamin Netanyahu, but deep coalition divisions and the decisive
US intelligence alleges Nvidia chief Jensen Huang dated suspected Chinese spy, Congress demands answers
A classified US intelligence assessment alleging romantic ties between Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and a suspected Chinese intelligence operative has triggered congressional scrutiny over espionage risks and advanced AI-chip exports.
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Army
Supreme Court shuts final door on pension plea by short-service military officers
The Supreme Court has rejected a former short-service Army officer’s final pension appeal, leaving the existing military pension rules
After changes in Agnipath scheme, defence sources clarify 3 key questions on Agniveer
The defence officials have clarified that all Agniveers completing the additional two-year engagement will have a pathway to regular
Agniveers to get two more years of service, CDS announces fresh pathway to
The revised Agnipath framework allows the 75 per cent of Agniveers previously scheduled for release after four years to serve
Army, Navy chiefs set for major headquarters shift from South Block by November-end
Army and Navy chiefs will move out of South Block by November-end, with their senior officers shifting to Shaurya Bhavan
India, Brazil strengthen military ties as 41-member army delegation visits Delhi, Agra
The Brazilian military delegation visited defence establishments in Delhi and Agra as India and Brazil expand military exchanges, institutional cooperation
Pakistan’s India imports rise despite trade ban: How third-country routes work
Pakistan’s imports from India rose to $61.74 million despite trade restrictions.
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 –
Pakistan’s India imports rise despite trade ban: How third-country routes work
Pakistan’s imports from India rose to $61.74 million despite trade restrictions.
Navy
INS Amini joins Indian Navy, boosts indigenous anti-submarine-warfare strength
Built by GRSE with over 80 per cent indigenous content, INS Amini was delivered at Kattupalli on Thursday,
India joins US, Japan and Australia for Malabar 2026 naval drills. What is the exercise
India, the US, Japan and Australia have launched Malabar 2026 near Japan, with INS Sahyadri joining the annual
Indian Navy begins court-martial proceedings against two officers over INS Brahmaputra accident
The commanding officer and officer of the day face negligence related charges over the July 2024 accident that killed a
Army, Navy chiefs set for major headquarters shift from South Block by November-end
Army and Navy chiefs will move out of South Block by November-end, with their senior officers shifting to Shaurya Bhavan
Built to fight, equipped to endure: Navy chief calls for freedom from foreign dependence
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan calls for stronger indigenous capabilities and faster innovation to sustain naval operations despite disruptions to overseas supplies.
Indian Navy rescues 20 Iranian sailors from pirate-held vessel Azini off Somalia, Tehran praises mission
Marine commandos, reinforced by an Indian Air Force C-17 airdrop, secured the hijacked fishing vessel after a 48 hours operation
Airforce
IAF says IL-76MD lands at 13,629 feet in Nyoma, highest ever for the aircraft type
The Indian Air Force says its IL-76MD heavy-lift aircraft has made the highest-altitude landing ever by the type,
Indian Air Force formally hands over 39.5 acres of sports complex land near PM’s residence
The Centre has taken possession of the Air Force sports complex near Lok Kalyan Marg following its closure
Former Air chief AP Singh’s last-minute push to retain 40 acres of IAF land near
The proposed takeover of land at Race Course Air Force Station has led to concerns over the station’s facilities and
Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal takes charge of Eastern Air Command. Who is the new
Air Marshal Mehtab Singh Deswal, a fighter pilot with over 3,200 flying hours and former air attaché in Pakistan, has
IAF chief Ashutosh Dixit outlines Vayu vision in first address, puts combat readiness and self-reliance
In his first address as IAF chief, ACM Ashutosh Dixit unveiled the Vayu vision, outlining priorities for combat readiness, indigenous
ACM Ashutosh Dixit assumes IAF command as ACM AP Singh bids farewell after 42 years
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes charge as the 29th chief of air staff, succeeding Air Chief Marshal AP Singh,
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
US intelligence alleges Nvidia chief Jensen Huang dated suspected Chinese spy, Congress demands
A classified US intelligence assessment alleging romantic ties between Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and a suspected Chinese intelligence operative
Hormuz tensions rise as US moves to block Iran’s land-based supply chains
The US has expanded its pressure campaign against Iran with a new task force targeting overland weapons supply routes,
Saudi airstrikes kill 33 in Yemen as Houthis fire missiles at Riyadh, threaten
Saudi airstrikes reportedly kill 33 in Yemen as Houthi missiles target Riyadh and Saudi oil infrastructure, raising fears of a
Seattle Diwali event disrupted by anti-Hindu protesters, Indian Americans condemn hate slogans
Far-right activists disrupted a Diwali celebration in Seattle with anti-Hindu slogans, prompting condemnation from US congresswoman, Pramila Jayapal and Indian
New Zealand election on a knife-edge: Luxon clings to power as 400,000 votes
New Zealand’s governing coalition holds a one-seat majority, but nearly 400,000 uncounted votes could overturn the result and determine who
US midterm defeat deepens Republican rift, Trump’s leadership and GOP’s 2028 future under
Republican losses in the US midterms have triggered internal divisions over Donald Trump's influence, party leadership and the GOP's strategy
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 –
Pakistan’s India imports rise despite trade ban: How third-country routes work
Pakistan’s imports from India rose to $61.74 million despite trade restrictions.
Coast Guard
Coast Guard rescues six in Odisha floods as Cyclone Arnab damages Chhattisgarh crops
Six people were airlifted from a flooded health centre in Odisha as Cyclone Arnab’s rains left villages inaccessible
Coast Guard seizes 526kg drugs worth over ₹3,000 crore off Lakshadweep, five Pakistanis held
The Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS have seized about 526kg of heroin and methamphetamine worth more than
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 for the
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,
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
Paramilitary
PM Modi celebrates Diwali in Bastar as India declares victory over Maoist insurgency. What comes
The prime minister celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Bastar following India’s declaration of victory over Naxalism, as
CRPF records zero operational fatalities in 12 months for first time in 47 years
The prime minister praised the milestone as CRPF chief, GP Singh, credits modern equipment, improved training and faster
ITBP’s 12,333 vacancies draw scrutiny as India-China face-offs persist in Arunachal
Parliamentary data showing 12,333 ITBP vacancies has drawn renewed attention after the force’s chief acknowledged continuing face-offs in Arunachal Pradesh.
Assam Rifles soldier from Odisha dies of gunshot wound on duty in Nagaland; organs donated
Rifleman V Teja of the 15 Assam Rifles, from Odisha’s Rayagada, died of a gunshot wound on duty in Nagaland
In J&K’s Kathua, CISF head constable shoots dead four colleagues including assistant commandant
Four CISF personnel died after a colleague allegedly opened fire at a Kathua hydroelectric project unit, with the cause of
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.
Defence r&d
India successfully tests Pralay quasi-ballistic missile, clears way for induction into armed forces
India’s indigenous Pralay quasi-ballistic missile has successfully completed another user evaluation trial off Odisha, bringing its induction into
DRDO hosts first international conference on military wireless communications in Dehradun
Wicomm-26 brings together defence scientists, military personnel and industry experts to explore wireless technologies critical to secure battlefield
India’s indigenous AIP system advances towards Kalvari-class submarine integration in 2027
India’s indigenous AIP energy module has entered a new preparation phase ahead of power-generation trials and planned integration into a
India developing military AI layer, expanding missile production for future warfare, defence secretary says
Rajesh Kumar Singh said India is developing indigenous military AI while strengthening networked air defence and expanding missile production to
BrahMos plans lighter missile prototype by 2028, explores 1,500km range
BrahMos Aerospace aims to develop its next-generation missile prototype by 2028 while exploring a 1,500km range variant and expanding production
DRDO tests quantum key distribution on live network to protect weapons trial data. What is
DRDO’s successful Chandipur trial brings quantum key distribution into a live weapons-testing network, advancing protection for sensitive defence data.
Defence Industry
India nears $800 million Brahmos missile deal with Philippines as Manila seeks 60 more missiles
Manila is negotiating a substantially larger Brahmos purchase involving nearly 60 missiles and five additional systems as it
From hunting gun to drone defence: Kalashnikov signs India production deal for MP-155, report says
Kalashnikov says it has signed a deal to manufacture MP-155 shotguns in India, expanding cooperation into close-range drone
Rajnath Singh reviews military modernization, sets ₹3 lakh crore defence production target by 2029
Meeting in Jaisalmer prioritizes tri-service integration, advanced weapons, AI and unmanned systems as India seeks to expand domestic defence manufacturing
HSL signs MoU with Kakinada Seaports to build ships at Kakinada facility
Hindustan Shipyard Limited and Kakinada Seaports Limited have agreed to collaborate on shipbuilding using the port's existing slipways and jetty
Miniratna HSL chairman proposes ‘digital birth certificate’ for every Indian-built ship
A single lifetime record, including a hazardous materials inventory, would serve surveyors, owners, repair yards and recyclers for 30 years,
HAL tests LUH emergency-landing capability at maximum weight as certification continues
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has demonstrated an emergency landing manoeuvre involving its indigenous Light Utility Helicopter. The trials assess the aircraft’s
Cyber
Inside North Korea’s hacker army linked to the $6.3 billion Binance crypto heist
North Korea reportedly recruits gifted schoolchildren into specialized cyberunits, offering successful hackers financial rewards and privileges as US
India moves to strip social media giants of legal shield. Why Centre wants to change
India is considering withdrawing legal immunity for social media platforms over algorithmically amplified content as a Delhi Police
Google widens employee buyouts to five countries as AI spending bill climbs
Google has expanded voluntary employee buyouts to five countries as Alphabet balances rising AI infrastructure spending with selective workforce changes.
Google’s classroom catch: Schools can switch off Gemini, but Search comes with AI
Google will let schools disable Gemini separately, but retaining student access to Google Search will mean accepting its built-in AI
After SBI security breach, Indian banks plan shared cyber alerts to tackle AI
Indian banks are developing shared cyber alerts and an AI testing environment as SBI investigates a breach exposing customer information.
Russia, Ukraine blame each other for hacking emergency alert apps after truce ends
Russia and Ukraine traded accusations of cyberattacks on their emergency alert apps as a temporary ceasefire in the Kherson region
Space
Russia’s answer to Starlink enters Ukraine war. Why the battle for satellite supremacy matters to
Russia’s Rassvet satellite network is entering military use over Ukraine, intensifying competition with Starlink and highlighting the strategic
Two rockets, one Moon landing: China details plan to put astronauts on lunar surface before
China has detailed a two-launch lunar mission that would send three astronauts towards the Moon and land two
Nasa’s Swift observatory set to fall to Earth after failed rescue, with India in possible
Nasa's Swift observatory is nearing its return to Earth after a failed rescue mission. While most of the telescope is
India’s NavIC regains four-satellite strength with Isro’s NVS-03 launch
Isro's successful launch of NVS-03 has restored NavIC to four operational satellites, strengthening India's independent navigation capabilities.
China’s secret spaceplane comes into focus. What is it doing in orbit?
A newly released orbital image and satellite-tracking data offer fresh clues to China’s secretive reusable spaceplane and its possible satellite-recovery
China launches 28th internet satellite batch, expands its answer to Starlink
China’s latest Long March-8A mission deployed its 28th internet satellite batch as Beijing builds a domestic alternative to foreign broadband