In a major initiative to promote adventure, resilience and leadership among youth, troops of the Indian Army’s Spear Corps conducted a Basic White Water Rafting Course for National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets in Aalo, West Siang district, from October 19 to 23, 2026. A total of 20 NCC cadets participated in the programme, representing 51 Battalion NCC and units under Group Headquarters Dibrugarh, including 10 Assam Battalion NCC and 63 Assam Battalion NCC. The contingent also included one Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), one Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) and one Girls Cadet Instructor. The course featured theoretical and practical training in white…
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The bilateral naval exercise INDRA 2026 between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy has successfully concluded, reinforcing operational coordination and longstanding maritime ties between the two countries. Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri departed Vladivostok on October 20, 2026, following the completion of the exercise. INDRA 2026 was conducted in two phases — Harbour and Sea — featuring a range of professional engagements and operational activities designed to enhance interoperability between the participating navies. The Harbour Phase included interactions between senior naval leaders, cross-deck visits, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, operational synchronisation activities, sports and cultural engagements. These activities provided opportunities…
The Indian Navy will host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi from November 3 to 5, bringing together maritime experts, scientists, academicians, policymakers and other stakeholders from 18 countries to strengthen regional cooperation in science, technology and maritime affairs. Organised in close association with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), the Navy’s knowledge partner and principal organiser, the three-day conference will focus on the theme ‘Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific’. The annual dialogue aims to translate India’s broader maritime vision into practical proposals to address shared regional challenges through research, technological…
Baku: External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar met Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, where the two leaders exchanged views on key regional and global developments from a strategic perspective and explored avenues to strengthen bilateral relations. Describing the discussions as focused and forward-looking, Jaishankar said India and Azerbaijan are independent-minded nations that make their own decisions on important international issues. The External Affairs Minister highlighted the longstanding cultural ties and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, emphasising that mutual respect for each other’s values provides a strong foundation for building a contemporary partnership. The meeting also provided an opportunity…
India and China have agreed to discuss ways to improve their understanding of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in certain areas to strengthen border management and prevent misunderstandings, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that both countries continue to utilise established diplomatic and military mechanisms to address outstanding border issues and prevent misunderstandings and miscalculations along the LAC. Responding to media queries regarding recent remarks by the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in New Delhi, Jaiswal said that the situation along the India-China border is occasionally disrupted when…
The Indian Army organised a career outreach programme at Government Degree College (GDC), Bhaderwah, on October 21 to guide young aspirants from Jammu and Kashmir on career opportunities in the armed forces. The programme was conducted by the Army Recruiting Office (ARO), Jammu, under the aegis of Headquarters Recruiting Zone, Jalandhar. It witnessed the participation of around 300 students, including NCC cadets, along with members of the college faculty. College Principal Prof. Basharat Iqbal presided over the programme and appreciated the Indian Army’s efforts to engage with and empower the youth of the Jammu Division. The interactive session aimed to…
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh inaugurated ‘GYANDEEP’, a newly established Hindi library at Sena Bhawan in New Delhi, on Thursday as part of the Ministry of Defence’s ongoing Special Campaign 6. Being conducted from October 2 to 31, 2026, the campaign aims to promote cleanliness, improve office management, optimise the use of government space and strengthen the implementation of the Official Language policy. The new library seeks to encourage reading Hindi books and literature and promote the use of Hindi in official work. As part of the campaign, approximately 35,000 square feet of space was cleared in South Block through…
– by Pratyusha Mukherjee The self declared Republic of Balochistan has strongly condemned the alleged mass arrests of Baloch civilians and the forced displacement of thousands of families in Qalat, Shor Parod and adjoining areas, accusing the Pakistani Army of state terrorism and violations of fundamental human rights. In a statement dated Wednesday, October 21, the self styled Republic of Balochistan alleged that approximately 50,000 civilians belonging to 5,000 Baloch families had been subjected to forced arrests and faced the threat of eviction from their ancestral settlements. It demanded the withdrawal of Pakistani military forces from Balochistan, calling on Pakistan…
In a significant initiative to promote youth empowerment and encourage careers in the armed forces, the Assam Rifles has helped a young aspirant from Manipur clear the National Defence Academy (NDA) II 2026 written examination through dedicated coaching and mentorship. Master Gabriel Ditsak Pulamte, son of Shri Vanlalnghak Pulamte and Smt Lalsiemmawi, hails from Rengkai village in Churachandpur district. The Assam Rifles, based at Khuga in Churachandpur, provided him with a three-month written examination coaching programme, supported by structured academic guidance, rigorous preparation and mentoring. His success marks a significant milestone in his ambition to join the Indian Armed Forces.…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has stepped up its engagement with India’s defence industry to accelerate the development of indigenous unmanned and autonomous systems, outlining its long-term operational requirements and technological priorities at an industry outreach programme held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on October 21. The programme was chaired by Air Marshal Premkumar K, VM, VSM, Director General (Weapon Systems), Air Headquarters, and witnessed participation from around 100 representatives of drone manufacturers, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), startups and associated industry partners. The initiative builds on the IAF Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Roadmap, unveiled during IAF Dronathon 2026…