On the occasion of World Environment Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh planted a sapling at Lucknow Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the need for environmental conservation and increased green cover. The plantation drive aimed to promote ecological awareness, support climate action, and encourage collective responsibility towards protecting the environment. In a post on X, Defence Minister highlighted the importance of sustainability, stating that “Healthy environment is the foundation of sustainable development, national well-being & prosperity.” He further called upon citizens to unite in building a greener, cleaner, and more resilient future. The programme was jointly organised by the Principal Directorate, Defence…
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In a landmark achievement for youth adventure training in the country, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) successfully concluded its first-ever All India NCC Basic Paramotor Course at the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Guwahati. Conducted over a period of 15 days from 21 May to 04 June 2026, the course trained 50 Senior Division cadets drawn from 10 States and Union Territories across India. The intensive training programme covered ground handling, powered flight operations and aerial navigation, culminating in each cadet successfully completing a minimum of five solo flights and qualifying as a Basic Paramotor Pilot. The…
In a significant step towards strengthening civil-military engagement and promoting national development, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Gajraj Corps, accompanied by a team of officers, interacted with the Vice Chancellor and distinguished faculty members of a premier educational institution in Assam . The interaction brought together eminent academicians from diverse disciplines and focused on enhancing collaboration between the Indian Army and academia. Discussions centred on deepening understanding of the Northeast’s rich socio-cultural landscape, fostering strategic awareness and critical thinking among students, and motivating youth, particularly young women, to explore meaningful career opportunities in the Armed Forces. The deliberations also explored…
India and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral defence cooperation during the inaugural meeting of the India-Zimbabwe Joint Defence Committee (JDC), held in New Delhi today. Co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Amitabh Prasad and Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary for Defence, Mr Aaron Daniel Tonde Nhepera, the meeting marked a significant milestone in the growing strategic partnership between the two nations. Mr Nhepera is leading a 12-member high-level delegation on a two-day visit to India. During the discussions, both sides reviewed ongoing defence engagements and agreed to expand cooperation in key areas, including military training, maintenance support and the…
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper today met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister expressed his pleasure upon the meeting and appreciated the deepening of the India-UK partnership in recent times which has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for both countries. The Prime Minister affirmed that the India-UK Vision 2035 will continue to guide the partnership and strengthen joint efforts for the global good. Modi posted on X: “Pleased to meet UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Appreciated the deepening of the India-UK partnership in recent times that has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for both our countries. India-UK Vision 2035 will…
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata to review a proposed maritime investment pipeline worth ₹19,209 crore aimed at transforming the state into eastern India’s leading maritime and logistics hub by 2031. The projects are expected to generate over 62,500 direct and indirect jobs. The discussions focused on port modernisation, inland waterways, shipbuilding, logistics infrastructure and port-led industrialisation under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. Key proposals include the Balagarh Multimodal Logistics Hub, expansion of Kolkata and Haldia docks, development of shipbuilding and repair facilities, cruise tourism infrastructure, riverfront…
In a significant move aimed at enhancing operational readiness and accelerating procurement processes, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today approved a comprehensive revision of the Delegation of Financial Powers for the Armed Forces. The revised framework covers defence services, medical establishments, and works projects, with financial ceilings increased by up to 100 percent and, in certain categories, more than doubled. The enhanced powers are expected to strengthen the operational efficiency of field commanders by enabling faster decision-making, expediting contract finalisation, and ensuring timely execution of critical projects. A major highlight of the revision is the doubling of financial powers related to…
Eastern Railway reviewed the progress of Official Language implementation during its quarterly Zonal Railway Official Language Implementation Committee meeting held at its headquarters for the January–March 2026 quarter. The meeting was chaired by General Manager Shri Milind Deouskar and attended by senior officials both physically and through video conferencing. Chief Official Language Officer Shri Parmanand Sharma highlighted the achievements made in promoting Hindi across the zone and urged divisions to organize language-related programmes at major stations while increasing the use of Hindi in official work. Addressing the meeting, General Manager Shri Milind Deouskar emphasized the wider use of Hindi in…
India on Tuesday firmly ruled out any role for third parties in resolving the India-Nepal boundary dispute, responding to recent remarks by Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who suggested that China and the United Kingdom should also take interest in the long-standing issue. Addressing the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India’s position that the matter should be resolved through existing bilateral mechanisms. “We have established bilateral mechanisms to deal with all aspects of boundary matters. It should be clear to all concerned that there is no role for any third parties in a…
In a solemn tribute to the valour and sacrifice of India’s armed forces personnel, Gajraj Corps supported the unveiling of a statue of Late Capt Gautam Sarma, 8 Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) at Biswanath, Assam, today. The commemorative ceremony was attended by Lt Gen RP Kalita, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd) as the Chief Guest. Other distinguished dignitaries present included Brig Polash Choudhary (Retd), Director, Rajya Sainik Board, Assam; Brig Dr RP Singh (Retd) of 8 JAK LI; Shri Dharmendra Kumar, IRTS, Chief Commercial Manager, Northeast Frontier Railway; Shri Lakhinandan Saharia, Deputy Commissioner, Biswanath; along with…