Search For "defence"
US military conducts airstrikes on ISIS terrorists in Somalia
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The airstrikes were conducted in the Golis mountain region following orders from President Donald Trump, leading to the deaths of multiple operatives, according to US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegesth.
Read More
"Another wave of terrorist crimes": Zelenskyy calls for stronger air defen
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday condemned Russia's latest attacks on Ukrainian cities, calling it "another wave of terrorist crimes." He further reiterated the urgent need for stronger air defence support from international partners, emphasising that every system and inte
Read More
Over Rs 6.81 lakh crore allocated in Union Budget 2025-26 for MoD, an incr
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
According to an official release, this allocation is 9.53 per cent more than the Budgetary Estimate of FY 2024-25 and stands at 13.45 per cent of the Union Budget, which is the highest among the Ministries.
Read More
Budget allocates Rs 11.21 lakh crore capex for 2025-26, 0.9% higher than 2
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
This marks a minor 0.9 per cent increase over last year's Budget Estimate of Rs 11.11 lakh crore, but if compared with revised estimate of 2024-25 at Rs 10.18 lakh crore, the budget estimate of 2025-26 is substantially higher.
Read More
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulates Finance Minister Nirmala Sith
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a "wonderful" Budget towards fulfilling the resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Read More
Inaugural edition of Indian Navy Half Marathon in Delhi
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Indian Navy will host the inaugural edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon (INHM), on February 2 at New Delhi, according to a release from the Ministry of Defence.
Read More
Chinese military activities intensify near Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected one Chinese aircraft and six naval vessels around the island as of 6 am (UTC+8) on Saturday.
Read More
R-Day: Army Chief felicitates Indian Army contingents and bands for outsta
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday felicitated the Indian Army contingents and bands for their outstanding performances on Republic Day 2025 and the Beating Retreat Ceremony, said the Indian Army in a statement.
Read More
"CAs can't be just number crunchers, they should act as ethical guardians"
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Chartered Accountants (CAs) can no longer remain confined to just number crunching, they have to evolve into strategic advisors, ethical guardians and innovators, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday.
Read More
Ukraine receives largest Swedish defence package amounting USD 1.23 billio
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed thanks to Sweden for extending its 18th and the largest Swedish defence package to Ukraine till date. Zelenskyy said that the package would help meet Ukraine's military needs and signficantly contribute to strengthen its defence capabili
Read More
Taiwan MND detects 7 Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels around its territory
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MSD) has detected seven Chinese aircraft and five naval vessels around the island as of 6 am (UTC+8) on Friday.
Read More
We will form a government in Delhi: BJP candidate Om Prakash Sharma
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Exuding confidence ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Vishwas Nagar Om Prakash Sharma on Thursday said that the BJP will form a government in the national capital. He also hailed Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh saying that he had motiva
Read More