Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemoration organised by the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Assam, at the State War Memorial, Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati, to mark India’s historic victory in the 1999 Kargil War and honour the courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment of the nation’s Armed Forces. Paying floral tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty, the Governor described Kargil Vijay Diwas as a solemn reminder of the indomreitable spirit, valour and patriotism displayed by the Indian Armed Forces in safeguarding the country’s soveignty and territorial integrity. Addressing the gathering,…
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The Indian Army commemorated the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas with solemnity and patriotic fervour at the Albert Ekka War Memorial in Agartala, honouring the indomitable courage, supreme sacrifice and unwavering commitment of the soldiers who laid down their lives during Operation Vijay in the 1999 Kargil War. Tripura Governor Shri Indrasena Reddy Nallu paid floral tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath at the War Memorial. As part of the commemorative ceremony, the Governor also felicitated Veer Naris of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles in recognition of their resilience, sacrifice and enduring contribution to the nation. The…
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu reached Bucharest, Romania on the last leg of her State Visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania. On her arrival at the Airport, she was warmly received by Ms Oana-Silvia Țoiu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania. This is the first State Visit by an Indian President to Romania in nearly three decades. Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Smt. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, and Members of Parliament Dr. Dinesh Sharma and Shri Vijay Baghel are accompanying the President in this visit. The President visited Cotroceni Palace, the official residence…
The Indian Army’s Southern Command has launched Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Sanduri Village, located in the Madhuban Dam area of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, following flooding that affected the region. Working in close coordination with the civil administration, Army personnel, supported by civilian volunteers, evacuated vulnerable residents to a designated relief shelter. Medical teams provided on-site healthcare services, while essential food supplies and other relief materials were distributed to villagers who remained in the area. According to officials, the relief effort is continuing, with Indian Army teams engaged in rescue and humanitarian assistance across flood-affected locations.…
The Indian Army has launched extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in flood-affected parts of Gujarat, deploying rescue, engineering and medical teams to support the civil administration as heavy rains continue to impact several districts. Acting under the aegis of the Southern Command, the Army has mobilised relief and rescue columns to the worst-hit areas, including Navsari, Valsad, Silvassa and Ahmedabad. Additional teams have been kept on standby at Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad for immediate deployment as the flood situation evolves. The relief operations are being carried out in close coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF),…
The Indian Army has continued its extensive humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations under Operation Jal Rahat across flood-affected areas of Upper Assam, providing rescue, medical aid and essential relief supplies to affected communities as the flood situation gradually improves. According to the Army, four Flood Relief Columns of the Red Shield Gunners, operating under the aegis of Spear Corps, remain deployed in the districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat. The troops are engaged in delivering food, drinking water, medical assistance and other essential relief materials to residents affected by the floods while continuing rescue operations in areas where…
The first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of 350 kg thrust class, designed by DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), has been successfully developed. GTRE had identified Azad Engineering, Hyderabad as Industry partner for the manufacturing and assembly of the engine. On July 22, 2026, the engine was successfully realised and delivered to GTRE by Azad Engineering, a landmark achievement for India’s aerospace and defence ecosystem. The delivery marks the culmination of years of precision engineering, advanced manufacturing, and close partnership between India’s scientific & industrial communities. Mastered by only a handful of nations, jet engine technology is widely regarded…
The massive rescue operation at the under-construction tunnel of the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim’s Namchi district concluded on a tragic note after all 25 workers trapped inside the tunnel were recovered dead. The recovery of the final bodies marked the end of a four-day-long search and rescue effort involving multiple central and state agencies. The accident occurred inside the under-construction tunnel at Samardung, where a large section reportedly collapsed, trapping workers deep underground. The incident triggered an extensive emergency response, with rescue teams working continuously under challenging conditions to locate and retrieve those trapped. Rescue operations…
In a significant milestone for India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday successfully carried out the maiden flight-test of the ‘Kusha’ Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The maiden trial, conducted on July 23, 2026, validated the missile system’s ability to engage and destroy advanced aerial threats. During the test, the missile intercepted an electronic target simulating a high-speed, high-altitude aerial threat, successfully meeting all mission objectives. According to DRDO, the successful interception demonstrates the operational capability of the indigenous long-range air defence system and…
The Indian Navy on Thursday successfully concluded Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime security training engagement, at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. The exercise, held from July 20 to 23, brought together maritime professionals from across the globe to enhance interoperability, strengthen regional cooperation and improve collective responses to evolving maritime security challenges. Conducted in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) under the aegis of the Southern Naval Command and the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, the exercise witnessed the participation of 276 personnel representing 27 countries. The programme was further supported by 76…