Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, the Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday announced a move to end the "VIP culture" in designated enclosures of the annual parade at Kratavya Path, as they would now be named after Indian rivers and musical instruments.
The Ministry of National Defence also added that 18 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
In two separate incidents, drones were spotted in the Jammu sector on Friday, Defence sources said. Counter-UAS (unmanned aerial systems) measures were resorted to by the Indian Army.
European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit India to represent the EU at the 16th EU-India Summit, scheduled for January 27.
In a grand gesture of gratitude and commitment to its veteran community, the Spear Corps of the Indian Army on Thursday organised a comprehensive Multi-Speciality Medical Camp at Dimapur, coinciding with the 78th Army Day and following the 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day, according to a r
"I do not need to explain the current global circumstances? War is no longer limited to face-to-face gunfire. Modern warfare has become multifaceted. Cyber, space, drones, even TV, newspapers, and mobile phones - all of these have now become part of the battlefield..." he said.
"The courage with which you took action against Pakistani terrorists was beyond even their imagination. You demonstrated your might using indigenous weapons. In the times to come, self-reliance is our necessity," the Defence Minister said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday stated that Operation Sindoor has not concluded yet. Until terrorist ideology is eliminated, our efforts toward peace will continue. He was addressing "Shaurya Sandhya" at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, organised on the occasion of Army Day.
The 13th edition of the Indian Sri Lankan Navy staff talks concluded on Wednesday in Colombo, where discussions were held on strengthening established bilateral engagements, enhancing ongoing cooperation and collaborative pursuits towards maritime security in the Indian Ocean region, as p
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth participated in the Namo Patang fest on the occasion of Makar Sakranti, which coincides with 78th Army Day, highlighting that the fest sends a strong message to the youth.
Former champion Lakshya Sen relied on his strong defence and injection of pace to defeat Japan's Kenta Nishimoto while Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy's inspired performances were not enough in the second round of the India Open 2026, a BWF World Tour Super 750 event being organised by the B
Army Day is commemorated every year on January 15 to remember the occasion of Field Marshal KM Cariappa taking over the command of the Indian Army from British Commander-in-Chief, General Sir FRR Bucher, in 1949 and becoming the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of Independent India.