A co-ordination meeting was conducted at Embarkation Headquarters, Kolkata, on 11 September 2026, with senior representatives of Indian Railways and Defence Estates, to review and enhance mechanisms for the strategic and operational movement of Defence personnel, equipment and resources. The meeting focused on critical aspects of movement planning, inter-agency coordination, infrastructure requirements and procedural streamlining to facilitate the timely and efficient movement of Defence resources. Various operational challenges and measures to further strengthen existing coordination mechanisms were also deliberated upon. Emphasis was laid on adopting a proactive, responsive and integrated approach to strategic mobility, with particular focus on timely resolution…
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In a major breakthrough in the Bolarum arms theft case, Telangana Police, in coordination with Military Intelligence and other intelligence agencies, have detained a former Army Havildar and recovered the entire cache of weapons and ammunition reported missing from the headquarters of the 20 Madras Regiment. The weapons were reported stolen during the intervening night of August 30 and 31, 2026, triggering an extensive multi-agency investigation into the security breach at the military facility. The recovered cache reportedly includes four AK-203 assault rifles, one INSAS rifle, seven pistols, five AK magazines, three INSAS magazines and 13 pistol magazines, along with…
Headquarters Northern Command commemorated a decade-long educational partnership between the Army Goodwill Schools (AGS) and a reputed mobile network company reaffirming the Indian Army’s efforts to strengthen access to quality education and expand opportunities for youth in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The commemorative event was held at Army Goodwill Public School, Pahalgam, and was attended by Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command; besides senior officials of the Army and civil dignitaries of the Foundation. The partnership, which began with 14 schools, has expanded over the past decade to cover all 43 Army Goodwill Schools in the…
During his ongoing visit to Australia, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan held talks with Australian Chief of the Defence Force Admiral Mark Hammond in Canberra, with discussions centred on strengthening the strategic depth of the India-Australia defence partnership. The two senior military leaders reviewed progress in implementing the Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap and explored avenues to further enhance interoperability, operational coordination and cooperation across the maritime domain. The discussions reflected the growing convergence between India and Australia on maritime security and the need to strengthen collective capabilities to address emerging challenges in the Indo-Pacific. The interaction…
Air Marshal PV Shivanand, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command, Indian Air Force, recently visited Air Force Station Jodhpur to review the station’s operational preparedness ahead of forthcoming international exercises. On arrival, the Air Marshal was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour. During the visit, he reviewed the station’s Air Defence and Air Operations facilities and assessed its preparedness to meet emerging operational requirements. As part of the visit, Air Marshal Shivanand also undertook a sortie in the HAL Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), an indigenously designed and developed platform. The sortie highlighted the Indian Air Force’s operational employment…
Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Livorno, Italy, on September 9 as part of the ongoing transoceanic expedition Lokayan 2026, marking another significant milestone in the Navy’s maritime outreach and international engagement. During the deployment, INS Sudarshini has covered more than 17,400 nautical miles across 10 countries, showcasing India’s rich maritime heritage while strengthening bonds of friendship and cooperation with partner nations. Prior to entering Livorno, the Indian sail training ship conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Italian Navy’s sail training ship ITS Palinuro in the Mediterranean Sea. The exercise featured coordinated manoeuvring and sail-handling drills,…
Indian Navy guided-missile destroyer INS Mysore has arrived at Lumut, Malaysia, to participate in the fourth edition of the bilateral maritime exercise Samudra Laksamana with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). The warship arrived at Lumut on September 9 as part of the Indian Navy’s ongoing operational deployment. The crew was received by personnel of the Royal Malaysian Navy and officials from the High Commission of India in Malaysia. The exercise will feature a series of professional engagements both ashore and at sea, including cross-deck visits, operational interactions and sporting activities. The engagements are aimed at enhancing interoperability, facilitating the exchange…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo on September 09, 2026, with discussions centred on strengthening India-Sri Lanka ties and advancing cooperation across key areas of mutual interest. Development cooperation featured prominently during the talks, with the two leaders reviewing progress in education, information technology, infrastructure, innovation and research. They also highlighted the enduring civilisational ties between India and Sri Lanka and the importance of strong people-to-people exchanges in further deepening the relationship between the two nations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised that India and Sri Lanka, as sister democracies with shared heritage,…
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, on his maiden visit to Sri Lanka, reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to the island nation, stating that India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka whenever it faces a crisis. Addressing the Indian diaspora in Colombo, the Defence Minister underscored the deep cultural, civilisational and historical bonds shared by India and Sri Lanka, describing these enduring ties as a strong foundation for further strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation. Highlighting India’s economic transformation over the past decade, Shri Rajnath Singh stated that India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing major economies and contributes more than…
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh today called for enhanced India-Sri Lanka maritime cooperation to ensure a secure, stable and favourable maritime environment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Addressing Sri Lankan Deputy Minister of Defence Mr Aruna Jayasekara, Commanders of the Sri Lankan Army, Navy and Air Force, and senior officials at the Ministry of Defence in Colombo, the Defence Minister stated that secure sea lanes, freedom of navigation, respect for international law and unhindered maritime trade are pivotal to collective security and prosperity. He emphasised that national security and economic growth are closely interlinked with geography and the security…