Defence
Army to get upgraded communication network for forward areas
Amid the stand-off with China in eastern Ladakh, the government has moved to upgrade the Army’s communication network at a cost of Rs 7,796.39 crore. The…
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Month: <span>October 2020</span>
Defence
9-km-long Atal Tunnel an engineering marvel
The nine-kilometre-long Atal Tunnel, running across the 13,050-ft high Rohtang pass, on the Manali-Leh axis is the highest motorable highway tunnel in the world. An…
Defence
Fallen soldier’s body cremated with full military honours
The mortal remains of soldier Shubham Sharma, 22, were consigned to flames with full military honours at his native village Fatehpur Sheikhan, along the 198-km…
India
The internal drivers of China’s Ladakh offensive
The India-China standoff in Ladakh persists even after multiple rounds of commander-level talks and two ministerial meetings between the defence and foreign ministers of the two…
Defence
Shivangi Singh: Meet the first woman set to fly a Rafale fighter jet in India
She was in her teens when her grandfather took her to the Air Force Museum in Delhi. When Shivangi Singh returned home, her mother says, she…
indian-navy
US military aircraft refuels at Indian base for first time under defence pact
In a landmark event underscoring the strengthening strategic partnership between India and the United States, a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon aircraft successfully refuelled at an Indian…
Defence
After Rohtang, more high-altitude tunnels to come up on Manali-Leh highway
Once the strategic Atal Tunnel under the Rohtang Pass is inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, the defence ministry will expedite work on building…
New Owner of INS Viraat Seeks Rs 100 Crore from Mumbai Firm to Save Warship from Dismantling
Mumbai: The newly-acquired owner of INS Viraat, one of India’s most iconic decommissioned warships, has demanded Rs 100 crore from a Mumbai-based company which is attempting…
Defence
Rs 7,800 crore border network system cleared by govt
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved the creation of a secure communication system for the army at a cost of Rs 7,800 crore, a…
Defence
Seventh round of India-China military talks on border row likely next week
India and China are expected to hold the seventh round of corps commander-level talks in eastern Ladakh next week in their latest attempt to reduce military…
World
Pakistan fired artillery guns in ceasefire violation along Line of Control, fitting response being given: Army
Indian Army on Thursday said Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation along LoC in Keran and Machhal Sectors of Kupwara district in the afternoon by firing artillery…
Defence
Defence Ministry’s Revocation of CQB Carbines Tender Leaves Indian Army in the Lurch
Chandigarh: The recent revocation by India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the tender to import 93,895 close quarter battle (CQB) carbines for the Indian Army…