Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 50th anniversary celebrations of Seychelles’ Independence as the Guest of Honour, following an invitation from President Dr. Patrick Herminie. The visit marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has participated in Seychelles’ Independence Day celebrations. The event also coincides with 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles. As part of the commemorations, contingents of the Indian Armed Forces, including personnel from the Assam Rifles and the Indian Navy, took part in the national parade. An Indian Navy marching band also participated, reflecting the close defence cooperation between the two countries.In addition,…
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Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations under Spear Corps, in close coordination with Manipur Police and Central Armed Police Forces, conducted a series of intelligence-based joint operations across Kangpokpi, Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal and Kakching districts recently. The operations resulted in the apprehension of six insurgent cadres affiliated with various proscribed outfits and the recovery of a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, explosives and other war-like stores. Based on Intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles, in conjunction with Manipur Police and a CRPF Battalion, carried out coordinated search operations in the general areas of Loiching Ridge, Maohing and North Changoubung in…
To demonstrate its unwavering commitment towards humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, troops of the Indian Army Spear Head Division under Spear Corps actively participated in flood rescue operations in coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Civil Administration during the recent floods that affected parts of the region. Responding swiftly to the emergent situation caused by incessant rainfall and rising water levels, Army personnel mobilized immediately to support ongoing rescue efforts. Operating under challenging weather and terrain conditions, the troops played a vital role in locating and safely evacuating 27 stranded civilians from inundated areas to safer…
Project BRAHMANK of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 16th Raising Day today at Ranaghat in Arunachal Pradesh, commemorating fifteen years of service in developing strategic road infrastructure and enhancing connectivity in the country’s northeastern frontier. Established on June 29, 2011, and becoming fully operational on December 3 the same year, Project BRAHMANK has played a pivotal role in strengthening strategic and operational connectivity for the Armed Forces across the Siang, East Siang, West Siang, Upper Siang and Shi-Yomi districts of Arunachal Pradesh, along with parts of Assam’s Dhemaji district. The project is currently responsible for the development and…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today unveiled the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026), introducing a major reform aimed at enhancing efficiency, accountability and the timely execution of strategic defence research and development projects. The revised financial framework is designed to empower the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) with greater financial autonomy, enabling faster execution of research programmes and accelerating the production and induction of indigenous defence systems, platforms and technologies into the Armed Forces. Releasing the DFP-2026, the Defence Minister said the new framework would facilitate quicker delivery of critical technologies emerging from the country’s defence R&D ecosystem…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee Troops of the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps are undergoing intensive skiing and mountain warfare training in the high-altitude terrain of East Sikkim to enhance operational readiness in challenging environments. The training programme focuses on improving skiing proficiency, mountain warfare capabilities, avalanche awareness, rescue operations and survival techniques under extreme weather and terrain conditions. Conducted in the rugged Himalayan region, the exercises are aimed at equipping troops with the specialised skills required for sustained operations in snow-bound and high-altitude areas, while strengthening their ability to respond effectively to emergencies such as avalanches and adverse weather. The training forms part…
No No, if your mind is swaying to chemist. You come back , it’s right here. Once you are born till you die , you got rights reserved for this medicine. Much like Bal Ganga Dhar Tilak who stated , “ Freedom is my birthright, I shall have it “ , during Independence struggle of India . It’s like spelt “Oxygen“ . It comes from plants and trees. What a common sense fact. Well the way we are deforesting and culling trees, looks like a secret phenomenon, known to all , neglected by much . It repairs you in all…
A delegation from the Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Limited (BRPNNL), led by Managing Director Shri Jitendra Kumar, was felicitated at the Headquarters of the Additional Director General Border Roads (East) in Guwahati for its valuable support during the restoration of the damaged Vikramshila Setu in Bihar. The delegation was honoured by Shri Jitendra Prasad, VSM, Additional Director General Border Roads (East), in recognition of BRPNNL’s contribution in coordination, logistics, technical facilitation and local administration, which played a crucial role in the successful completion of the restoration mission. Vikramshila Setu, a vital bridge connecting North and South Bihar, suffered the…
In a remarkable display of operational efficiency and commitment to humanitarian assistance, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), under Project Arunank, restored the strategically important Kimin–Potin Road within just 36 hours after torrential monsoon rains, flash floods and landslides caused extensive damage across Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor and Papum Pare districts. Relentless rainfall triggered multiple landslides and major formation breaches along the 45-kilometre road stretch, washing away sections of the carriageway and burying large portions under mud, boulders and uprooted trees. The disruption brought vehicular traffic to a complete standstill, severing connectivity to key towns including Potin, Yazali, Yachuli, Joram and…
Balen Shah’s rise to Nepal’s premiership in March 2026 was more than an electoral upset—it was a generational shift. In a country long marked by fragile coalitions and entrenched elites, his ascent signalled a break from the past. A 36 yearold outsider propelled by public anger and youth mobilisation, Shah embodied both rejection and renewal. He stood against patronage politics and political stagnation. For a younger Nepal, he represented the possibility of a more accountable and responsive state. Yet, just three months into office, the urgency of disruption is meeting the limits of governance. Nepal’s system is not easily transformed.…