The Indian side is also discussing with French officials for maximising the localised content in the deal with plans of setting up the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility within India to maximise the serviceability of the planes, government sources told ANI.
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth highlighted the Centre's initiatives for ex-servicemen on the 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day, including the implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP), and urged the Jharkhand government to introduce a 4-5% reservation for veterans, sa
In his address on the eve of the Army Day, General Upendra Dwivedi said that the Indian Army designated 2026 as the 'Year of networking and data centricity' to build a "connected, responsive and digitally empowered force."
Her remarks came as residents along the LoC in Rajouri reported heightened vigilance following multiple drone sightings over the past few days. Locals said suspected Pakistani drones were seen in the Naushera-Rajouri sector on Tuesday night, prompting increased alertness by both security
The championship, which started on January 11, is being played in a league-cum-knockout format, with the semi-finals and finals scheduled for January 15.
Air Force Station Pune hosted the 10th edition of Defence Forces Veterans Day on January 14 to honour the legacy of Late Field Marshal KM Cariappa, India's first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, who retired on this day in 1953.
The Headquarters Army Training Command (ARTRAC) organised the 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day interaction in Shimla on 14 January 2026 for veterans from Shimla District. A large number of veterans attended the event.
Ex-servicemen rallies, wreath-laying ceremonies, grievance redressal counters and facilitation help desks were organised across the country to mark the occasion. Around 2,500 veterans from Delhi-NCR participated in the main event.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has asked states and Union Territories to ensure timely and adequate nomination of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers for central deputation, stressing that insufficient sponsorship of officers is affecting postings in key Central Armed Police Forces (
Since January 3, when Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured by the US forces and transported to New York to face federal drug and weapons charges, Édgar Ramirez has been in a state of emotional whiplash.
"You all provided invaluable assistance during Operation Sindoor and played a leading role in serving the nation shoulder-to-shoulder with the Indian Army. The nation salutes your courage," COAS General said.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday extended his greetings on the occasion of the 10th Veterans Day and paid tribute to ex-servicemen and their families, highlighting their continued contribution to the nation.