Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board Satish Kumar reviewed the functioning of the IRCTC War Room at the IRCTC office on Sunday, focusing on measures to strengthen passenger feedback systems, kitchen surveillance and quality monitoring of railway catering services. During the review, Kumar interacted with the team responsible for monitoring catering operations and passenger feedback. He stressed the need to make existing systems more responsive, technology-driven and focused on measurable outcomes. The Railway Board Chairman directed that the Rail Madad interface be further automated to enable passengers to communicate their concerns with the concerned system through a…
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully concluded its participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia, reinforcing its operational capabilities and defence partnerships across the Indo-Pacific region. During Exercise Pitch Black, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the IAF deployed its frontline Rafale fighter aircraft alongside air forces from more than 20 participating nations. The IAF conducted complex Large Force Employment (LFE) missions in a high-threat, multi-domain environment. The exercise provided an opportunity for participating air forces to enhance tactical coordination, interoperability and operational understanding through joint missions and cross-learning.…
As part of the third National Space Day celebrations, the NCC Directorate Gujarat facilitated the participation of two officers and 25 NCC cadets from the Army, Navy and Air Force wings in an educational programme at the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Space Applications Centre (SAC) in Ahmedabad. The programme provided the cadets with an opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to space technology and its applications. They also interacted with experts at the centre and learned about the evolution and achievements of India’s space programme. The cadets attended sessions featuring Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Gujarat Cabinet Minister Arjun Modhwadia…
The five-day Leh Literature Festival 2026 concluded successfully at the NDS Memorial Sports Complex in Leh on Saturday, bringing together authors, scholars, military leaders, veterans, students and citizens for a vibrant celebration of books, ideas, history and Ladakhi culture. Organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, under the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army, the festival featured a diverse programme of literary discussions, cultural performances, youth activities and exhibitions. The Indian Army’s theme for the festival was “Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom”, with a series of discussions exploring India’s…
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Meera Behn was ceremonially decommissioned at Okha Port with full Armed Forces honours, marking the end of the vessel’s distinguished service spanning more than two decades. The decommissioning ceremony was presided over by Deputy Inspector General Manjeet Singh Gill, Commander, Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 15, Okha. Commandant (JG) Thinkal Tharakan, Commanding Officer of ICGS Meera Behn, along with the ship’s crew, civil and military dignitaries and representatives of Coast Guard units at Okha, attended the ceremony. The ceremony commenced with a ceremonial Guard of Honour. As the sun set, the Coast Guard Ensign was…
Sainik School Nagrota celebrated its 57th Raising Day with patriotic fervour, enthusiasm and a strong sense of camaraderie, bringing together cadets, staff, families, parents and distinguished guests to commemorate the institution’s rich legacy, achievements and enduring traditions. The day-long celebrations commenced with a ceremonial March Past at Major Somnath Sharma Stadium. Displaying exemplary discipline, precision, coordination and immaculate turnout, the cadets presented an impressive parade. Sindh House secured first position in both the Senior and Junior categories, reflecting its outstanding performance and team spirit. The newly inducted Class VI cadets participated enthusiastically in the inter-class Tug of War, showcasing remarkable…
The Indian Navy on August 21 took delivery of Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, marking another step in the Navy’s efforts to strengthen its indigenous underwater warfare and coastal surveillance capabilities. The vessel has more than 80 per cent indigenous content and has been designed for a range of missions, including underwater surveillance, anti-submarine warfare in coastal waters, Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) and mine warfare. Propelled by waterjets, Mangrol is equipped with modern torpedoes and anti-submarine rockets, along with advanced radar and sonar systems. The vessel’s sensor and weapon…
Member of Parliament from Sikkim, Shri Indra Hang Subba, visited Project Swastik at Gangtok and reviewed the ongoing road restoration and infrastructure resilience measures being undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in the State. During the visit, Shri Subba interacted with Brig Amit Sakhre, Chief Engineer, Project Swastik, and was briefed on the restoration and upgradation of flood-damaged roads, strengthening of vulnerable stretches, slope stabilisation, drainage improvement and protective works aimed at ensuring reliable all-weather connectivity across Sikkim’s challenging terrain. Particular emphasis was placed on climate- and geology-resilient infrastructure solutions to enhance the survivability of critical road networks against…
India and the United Kingdom on Friday reviewed ongoing defence industrial cooperation and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral military ties at the 25th India-UK Defence Consultative Group (DCG) meeting held in New Delhi. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and UK Permanent Under Secretary for Defence Jeremy Pocklington co-chaired the meeting, during which both sides reviewed progress in defence industrial cooperation, with a particular focus on research and development under the India-UK Vision 2035 and the Ten-Year Defence Industrial Roadmap. The two countries agreed to expand exchanges between their armed forces through joint exercises, training and capacity-building initiatives. The officials…
The Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), in collaboration with IMR, organised the Seminar and Exhibition on Surveillance, C4I2 and Electro-Optics 2026 at the Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, on Tuesday, bringing together senior military leaders, defence experts and stakeholders to deliberate on emerging technologies and capabilities shaping modern warfare. Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, SYSM, PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd), Director General, CAPSS, in his welcome address, described surveillance as the foundational capability of air power and highlighted the role of C4I2 in enabling effective command and control and strengthening the OODA loop. He stressed the importance of doctrinal…