Train hijackings have been rare even when considered over the past century. No wonder the dramatic hijacking of the Jaffar Express by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) last year on 11 March 25, had brought the simmering, indeed almost volcanic, unresolved Balochistan issue to international limelight. And then again in January 26, there were violent attacks across cities in Pakistan, targeting military and government installations, followed by reprisal attacks by Pakistani security forces, causing extensive casualties on both sides. Recently, this was followed by the suicide bombing of the Quetta railway station by a car borne bomber (possibly of the…
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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in Tripura focused on strengthening border management and enhancing inter-agency coordination along the international frontier. The meeting was attended by senior state officials including the Chief Minister of Tripura, Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, District Magistrates, and Superintendents of Police from all eight border districts. The deliberations centred on evolving a comprehensive and technology-driven border security framework, with emphasis on real-time coordination between civil administration, state police, and central security forces. Integrated Border Security Doctrine: Addressing the gathering, the Home Minister underlined that border…
The Spearhead Division of the Spear Corps commemorated World Environment Day through a series of community-centric environmental initiatives across Tuting, Boraroopak and Sigar, reinforcing its commitment to ecological conservation and sustainable development. The activities witnessed active participation from students, teachers, troops and local residents. Tree plantation drives, cleanliness campaigns and poster-making competitions were organised to promote environmental awareness and responsible stewardship of natural resources. At Tuting, Army personnel joined schoolchildren and teachers in plantation and cleanliness drives, while students participated in a poster-making competition focused on sustainability and environmental protection. Troops at Boraroopak undertook a large-scale plantation drive to enhance…
The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the seventh batch of Agniveervayu trainees of Intake 01/2026 was conducted with military precision and grandeur at Air Force Station Jalahalli on 06 June 2026. The batch comprised 3,146 Agniveervayu trainees, including both men and women, who successfully completed 22 weeks of intensive military and professional training. The newly trained Agniveervayus are now prepared to assume their roles in the Indian Air Force as disciplined, skilled and mission-ready air warriors. Air Vice Marshal Atul Laxmandas Golani, Command Technical Training Officer (CTTO), Headquarters Training Command, reviewed the parade and took the salute as the Reviewing…
The 29th edition of the India–US Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) was conducted in Hawaii, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to strengthening military cooperation and advancing shared strategic objectives. The talks were co-chaired by Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Strategy), Indian Army, and Lieutenant General Joel Vowell, Deputy Commanding General, US Army Pacific (USARPAC). Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, improving interoperability, expanding professional military exchanges and deepening operational collaboration. Both sides reviewed the progress of ongoing Army-to-Army engagements and explored avenues for further strengthening cooperation across a range of domains. The interaction underscored…
The Indian Army’s Spearhead Division under Spear Corps conducted a youth empowerment programme under Project NAVBHARAT at Likabali today, reaffirming its commitment to nation-building and youth engagement in the North East. The initiative witnessed participation of over 250 students and teachers from Likabali and the neighbouring Silapathar region. Designed to inspire the younger generation towards the vision of Viksit Bharat, the programme focused on fostering national integration, patriotism, and responsible citizenship. As part of the event, participants attended motivational lectures and documentary screenings showcasing the training, professionalism, and valour of Indian Army personnel. The sessions highlighted stories of courage, sacrifice,…
Headquarters Spear Corps conducted the three-day Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise Sarva Suraksha 2026 from 04–06 June 2026 at Rangapahar Military Station, Dimapur. The exercise involved troops of Spear Corps, 12 Battalion NDRF, SDRF, and representatives from key civil and military disaster management agencies. Aimed at enhancing inter-agency coordination, validating SOPs, and improving disaster response preparedness, the exercise focused on flood relief operations across Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Tripura. Activities included search and rescue, casualty evacuation, relief camp management, emergency medical support, drone-assisted reconnaissance, rescue boat operations, and specialised flood rescue drills. Key highlights included drone-assisted…
INS Chilka will host the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 01/26 batch of trainees on 12 June 2026, marking the successful completion of 16 weeks of intensive ab-initio training for the eighth batch of Agniveers of the Indian Navy and Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard. The parade signifies a major milestone in the transformation of young recruits into disciplined, resilient and professionally competent sea warriors, ready to serve the nation. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, will review the parade as the Chief Guest. The event will be attended by family members of the…
In a meeting at the State Secretariat Nabanna today, Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the induction of 60 new-generation Metro rakes to modernise the Kolkata Metro network over the next four-five years. He highlighted the rapid expansion of Kolkata Metro, noting that 45 km of lines have been added in 11 years, compared to only 27 km over the previous 40 years. Highlighting the proposed East-West Dedicated Greenfield Freight Corridor from Dankuni, West Bengal to Surat, Gujarat, he said, the 2,052 km route is designed to supercharge logistics and trade efficiency between the Eastern and Western industrial…
The Government of India lodged a strong protest with Pakistan regarding the latter’s plans to hold “General Elections” to the so-called “Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly”, in the Indian territories illegally and forcibly occupied by Pakistan, scheduled for 7 June 2026. The Government of India reiterated its well-known position that the entire Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, including the so-called “Gilgit-Baltistan”, are integral and inalienable parts of India as a result of complete, legal and irrevocable accession of Jammu & Kashmir to India in 1947. The Government of India further emphasized that such endeavours by Pakistan cannot mask the underlying…