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Cabinet clears ₹84,084 crore Samudra Manthan scheme to unlock India’s offshore oil and gas reserves
The Union Cabinet has approved an ₹84,084 crore scheme, Samudra Manthan, to accelerate offshore oil and gas exploration and
India brands Pakistan-occupied Kashmir poll a ‘humiliation’ for Islamabad, demands global probe into POK crackdown deaths
India tore into Pakistan’s “humiliating” election and violent crackdown at its weekly MEA briefing, while also reporting progress on
States race to lock in AI data-centre investments worth ₹9 lakh crore
Indian states are competing to attract AI data-centre investment through subsidies, power tariff concessions and land incentives, with combined
Nipun delivered to Indian Navy: India’s new diving support vessel explained
Hindustan Shipyard Limited has delivered Nipun, India’s second indigenous diving support vessel, giving the Navy dual-coast submarine rescue capability for the first time.
Army
Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma, first president’s commissioned officer to lead the Indian Army,
General Vishwa Nath Sharma, the first president’s commissioned officer to become Indian Army chief and the man who steered
Gen Dhiraj Seth launches Army-developed indigenous extreme-weather diesel for high-altitude vehicles
General Dhiraj Seth launched indigenously developed XWG diesel, effective to minus 42°C, aimed at easing high-altitude military operations and
Rajnath Singh launches India’s first department of military medicine in Lucknow
India has inaugurated its first dedicated department of military medicine in Lucknow, aiming to build indigenous battlefield healthcare expertise and
Army chief reviews Manipur security, flood relief during Eastern Theatre visit
The Army chief met soldiers deployed in the region, reviewed humanitarian assistance efforts and attended the opening ceremony of the
Centre reviews Chhattisgarh’s proposal to raise Bastar regiment in Indian Army
The Ministry is examining Chhattisgarh’s proposal to raise a dedicated Bastar regiment in the Army after the state highlighted the
Two Indian Army soldiers wounded in forward area landmine blast along LoC
Two Army personnel were injured after a landmine exploded near the line of control in Jammu & Kashmir’s Uri sector
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
Nipun delivered to Indian Navy: India’s new diving support vessel explained
Hindustan Shipyard Limited has delivered Nipun, India’s second indigenous diving support vessel, giving the Navy dual-coast submarine rescue
Rear Admiral Srinivas Maddula takes command of Indian Navy’s Western Fleet
The Indian Navy’s Western Fleet, known as its “Sword Arm”, has a new commander, a veteran of naval
Indian Navy launches seventh indigenous ASW shallow-water craft ‘Machilipatnam’
The Indian Navy has launched Machilipatnam (BY 529), the seventh indigenous anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
INS Sudarshini sails for Portugal after showcasing India’s maritime strength in US
INS Sudarshini has departed Boston for Portugal’s Ponta Delgada after a month-long US deployment, where the Indian Navy’s sail training
INS Malvan: Indian Navy’s latest anti-submarine warship commissioned
The Indian Navy strengthened its coastal warfare capability with the commissioning of INS Malvan, the second indigenous Mahe-class anti-submarine warship,
Operation Southern Readiness begins in Kochi with 254 participants from 26 nations
Naval officers and trainers from 26 countries began four days of joint maritime training in Kochi on Monday. It marks
Airforce
India can’t afford to lag on drone technology, says Air Force chief AP Singh
From telling rogue drones apart from India’s own to building every component at home, the Air Force chief
Air Force personnel can’t quit service at will for civilian jobs, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has held that Indian Air Force personnel need prior permission before quitting for civilian jobs,
Monsoon fury: Indian Air Force keeps humanitarian air bridge open to Nagaland, airlifts over 250
The Indian Air Force continued its aerial relief mission across Nagaland on, evacuating stranded passengers from parts of the state
IAF picks Apollo Micro Systems to build precision-guidance kit for existing bomb stockpile
The private defence firm says it retains full ownership of the guidance software and flight computer, and the kit is
IAF orders longer-range version of indigenous Sureshastra Mk1 loitering munition
The upgraded variant doubles the strike range of the drone India's military first ordered in 2023, as Veda Aeronautics pushes
IAF’s 80-aircraft transport plan enters bid stage after technical evaluation
The Indian Air Force has completed a technical assessment of aircraft offered by three foreign manufacturers, moving its long-delayed transport
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
Saudi Arabia rallies 14 nations into new naval alliance as Red Sea attacks
Saudi Arabia has launched a 14-nation naval coalition, with 43 countries in talks, to guard Red Sea shipping lanes
Trump’s Board of Peace reaches deal for complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza
The US president says his “Board of Peace” has struck a deal for the complete disarmament of Hamas and
US-Iran tension escalates as Pakistan pushes for talks; Gulf strikes keep Hormuz under
The Strait of Hormuz remains under pressure and oil prices are still on track for a monthly gain of around
Fourth F-16 fighter jet lost: Ukraine confirms combat mission crash, pilot safe
Ukraine has lost another F-16 fighter jet after it suffered an in-flight emergency during a combat mission.
In show of naval power, China fits hypersonic YJ-20 missile onto its workhorse
Chinese state media have confirmed that the YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile has been fitted to the Type 052D, the Chinese
US launches fresh strikes on Iran after missile attack on American forces
After Iran launched attacks on a US base in Jordan and targeted vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Washington responded
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
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
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
MoD Signs Rs 2,312 Crore Contract with HAL for Eight Dornier 228 Aircraft for Coast
The Ministry of Defence on February 12, 2026, signed a Rs 2,312 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for
Paramilitary
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
The smart border would be a strong security grid that drastically reduces blind spots, especially in riverine, hilly,
Security Forces Near Final Blow To Red Corridor Dream: Amit Shah Says India Will Be
Worth mentioning here is that last month, top Maoist commander and the organisation's key "strategist" Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji surrendered.
Indian Army With ITBP, Bhairav Battalion Leads High-Altitude Joint Artillery Drill In Arunachal
The integrated exercise was validated through multiple live artillery fire missions executed in realistic battlefield scenarios. Troops operated under simulated
Indian Security Forces Eliminate Three Terrorists Ahead Of Amit Shah’s J&K Visit
The forces recovered M4 rifles, AK-47, and large quantities of ammunition from the dead terrorists. "Contact with terrorists was established
Calcutta HC Sets March 31 Deadline for Bengal To Hand Over Border Land To BSF,
Counsel representing the Centre told the court that the West Bengal government is constitutionally obligated to hand over the land
Defence r&d
DRDO test-fires long-range air-defence missile Kusha in first flight trial
DRDO successfully test-fired its long-range Kusha air-defence missile off Odisha coast, intercepting a simulated high-speed aerial target in
DRDO successfully flight-tests 60km Pinaka LRGR ; Rajnath Singh hails indigenous milestone
DRDO successfully flight-tests 60km Pinaka LRGR ; Rajnath Singh hails indigenous milestone
Rajnath Singh releases DFP-2026, new reform to speed up DRDO’s R&D execution
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has unveiled the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), a major reform aimed at accelerating
Moscow shows interest in buying BrahMos; Vietnam likely to seal the deal soon
Russia has shown interest in acquiring India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, while Vietnam is close to finalising a purchase deal,
India tests LRLACM for second time, clears path to induction for Navy and Air Force
DRDO’s second successful test of the LRLACM clears the way for a ₹14,000 crore procurement order from the armed forces
India enters new defence era with DRDO’s missile shield success
India showcased its next-generation defence capabilities after DRDO successfully conducted three consecutive flight-tests, intercontinental ballistic missile-level threats.
Defence Industry
HSL delivers second diving support vessel Nipun to Indian Navy in a boost to India’s
Hindustan Shipyard Limited has delivered the Diving Support Vessel Nipun, built with more than 80% indigenous content, to
Tejas-Mk1A jets likely to join Air Force from September with some concessions from IAF, defence
Defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said Tejas-Mk1A jets could join the Air Force after September, while laying out
Army eyes drone radars that can see through dense foliage to hunt terrorists
The Indian Army is seeking indigenous drone-mounted radars capable of detecting terrorist movement through dense foliage, strengthening surveillance during counterinsurgency
Bharat Forge, Flying Whales sign pact to build heavy-lift airships in India
Kalyani Group firm’s aerospace arm partners French-Canadian airship maker for LCA60T platform capable of hauling 60 tonnes of cargo to
HAL signs long-term deal with Safran for LEAP engine forgings, expanding aerospace supply-chain role
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will manufacture superalloy turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine under a new long-term agreement, deepening
DRDO signs two contracts for AEW&C-Mk2 programme, brings in Adani Defence as production partner
DRDO has signed two contracts with AIESL and Adani Defence Systems and Technologies for the AEW&C-Mk2 programme, moving India’s long-pending
Cyber
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
States race to lock in AI data-centre investments worth ₹9 lakh crore
Indian states are competing to attract AI data-centre investment through subsidies, power tariff concessions and land incentives, with
Rejected for cybersecurity course, student hacks two IIT websites to prove his merit
An applicant rejected from IIT Kanpur’s new cybersecurity course hacked the institute’s website to prove his skills, and IIT Kanpur
Suspected DRDO data breach: Stolen missile sensor files reportedly listed for sale on dark web,
A threat actor is selling 31GB of data allegedly stolen from DRDO on the dark web for $8,000, including files
As US’s unease over China’s AI rise deepens, White House announces $5 billion as Genesis
The White House has pumped over $5 billion more into its Genesis Mission to fuse AI with American science, a
When Machine Turned Rogue: OpenAI admits its models hacked a competitor on their own
OpenAI has admitted that two of its AI models autonomously escaped a security test and hacked into rival platform Hugging
Space
India makes government approval mandatory for private satellite re-entry missions
India has issued its first dedicated rulebook governing how private companies can deliberately bring satellites and other spacecraft
Isro validates indigenous sea-based tracking system to support Gaganyaan, future space missions
Isro’s Istrac has validated an indigenous ship-borne terminal aboard Niot’s Sagar Manjusha to support tracking of launch vehicles,
Skyroot Aerospace’s Mission Aagaman: India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for historic maiden launch
Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 is set to make its maiden flight from Sriharikota on July 18, marking India’s first privately developed
Soyuz MS-29 restores crewed launches from repaired Baikonur pad, delivers crew to ISS
The Soyuz MS-29 mission restored crewed launches from Baikonur's repaired Site 31 while reaffirming US-Russia cooperation on the International Space
Why Reliance Jio’s Entry into LEO satellite race comes at a crucial time for India
Jio is planning a massive low-Earth orbit satellite network that could provide broadband and direct-to-device connectivity, positioning India as a
In Blow to Bezos, Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test
In a major blow to billionaire Jeff Bezos as he competes with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, an uncrewed Blue Origin New