Acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of an over ground worker (OGW) in contact with an armed Naga extremist (ANE) in the general area of Rima–Putok Circle, Changlang District, and further corroborated by own sources, Assam Rifles launched a well-coordinated intelligence-based operation on 28 April 2026. During the course of the operation, security forces successfully apprehended Kamnong Pangtha who is an ANE affiliated with NSCN (Khango) along with a Changlang-based OGW Gopang Negimu. It was revealed that both individuals were actively involved in extortion activities and played a significant role in the recruitment of local youth into insurgent…
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Shri Rajnath Singh will lead a high-level Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting which will be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan today. During the meeting, the Defence Ministers of various member countries will deliberate upon a number of issues concerning the defence & security of the region. Issues related to international peace, counter-terrorism and defence cooperation among SCO member states will also be discussed. This year’s SCO meeting is taking place in the backdrop of geopolitical turmoil being witnessed due to the situation in West Asia. The SCO, one of the largest political & economic organisations…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee The air in Bishnupur, Manipur, is currently heavy with a complex mixture of grief and resilience. As of late April 2026, the state is grappling with a renewed wave of instability following tragic events, including a recent strike in the district that claimed young lives and sparked widespread protests and shutdowns. Yet, amidst this atmosphere of “turbulence” and the deep-seated ethnic tensions that have persisted for years, a profound “silver lining” has emerged to illuminate the path forward. The success of students from the Indian Army’s ‘Super 50’ program serves as a powerful testament to the region’s enduring…
Spearhead Division of Spearcorps organised a large-scale Veterans Rally on 26 April 2026, in close coordination with the State and District Administrations of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The event witnessed an overwhelming participation of over 1,500 veterans, Veer Naris, serving soldiers, Next of Kin (NOKs) and dependents, reflecting the strong bond between the Armed Forces and its veteran fraternity. The primary objective of the rally was to reach out to veterans and address key concerns, including pension disbursement anomalies, land and legal matters and other challenges faced by veterans and their families. The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Gen KT…
The Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled), designed and developed by Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, were unveiled by Secretary Department of Defence (R&D) & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat at the premises of the DRDO’s laboratory in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra on April 25, 2026. The platforms have been developed to meet the emerging operational requirements of the Defence Forces. Both the platforms have been integrated with indigenously designed & developed 30 mm Crewless Turret, with advanced features to meet the mobility, fire power and protection requirements. Integrated with high power engine and automatic transmission, these platforms possess a high…
As part of Rongali Bihu celebrations and its ongoing youth outreach initiatives, the Indian Army’s Red Shield Gunners, under the aegis of Spear Corps, organised the All Assam Marathon today. Over 200 participants, including men and women from Digboi and nearby areas, took part in the marathon with great enthusiasm. The run commenced at 6am, covering the route from Makum Bypass to Bihutoli, Muliabari, with participants displaying grit, determination and stamina coupled with sporting enthusiasm. This initiative by the Indian Army provided the youth of the region with a platform to channelise their energies in constructive pursuits while especially also…
Last week Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations under Spear Corps, in close conjunction with Manipur Police, conducted a series of precise, intelligence-driven joint operations across Kakching, Chandel and Tengnoupal Districts. The operations led to the apprehension of 03 cadres from hill and valley-based groups and the recovery of 06 weapons, explosives and other war-like stores. Based on Intelligence inputs, Assam Rifles launched a joint operation with the Kakching Commando team at Kakching Lamkhai Laipham Loknung. During the operation an active cadre of the PREPAK (Pro) was apprehended. Based on another credible intelligence report Assam Rifles conducted a coordinated operation…
The India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) held productive discussions towards enhancing bilateral defence cooperation during its 11th meeting in Cairo. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Shri Amitabh Prasad and included senior representatives from the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Forces. The Egyptian delegation was headed by senior officials of the Defence Forces and the Ministry of Defence. Both sides undertook a comprehensive review of the progress made since the previous JDC meeting and charted out a forward-looking roadmap for defence engagement. They agreed on a bilateral defence cooperation plan 2026-27 focussing on expanding Structured…
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that “Green Jobs” and ‘Green Entrepreneurship’ are set to become the defining driver of the Green Economy of future, with sectors such as renewable energy, electric mobility, green fuels and circular economy creating large-scale employment opportunities for the youth. The Minister said, this transition will not only generate jobs but also accelerate India’s shift towards sustainable and low-carbon growth. Dr. Jitendra Singh was addressing the valedictory session of the National Conference on “Environmental…
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has invited the German industry to co-develop and co-produce with India, particularly in the field of niche technologies, as he underscored the need to forge partnerships based on reliability & shared interests, terming them as indispensable in the current shifts in geopolitical alignments, disruptions in supply chains, rapid technological transformations, and increasing global uncertainties. Shri Rajnath Singh was addressing Indian and German Defence Industry leaders during the Defence Investor Summit in Munich today, the final day of his maiden visit to the European nation. He asserted that nations and industries are re-evaluating their dependencies, diversifying…