Hamza Burhan, also known as Arjumand Gulzar Dar alias Doctor and believed to be one of the key masterminds behind the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), police sources said. Burhan, a commander of the Al Badr terror group, had been designated a terrorist by India in April 2022 for his alleged involvement in multiple terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Following the Pulwama attack, in which over 40 CRPF personnel were killed, he was reportedly living undercover as a teacher in PoK. According to police, Burhan was serving as the principal…
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Lieutenant General VMB Krishnan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, Army Commander, Eastern Command, reviewed the operational preparedness of Red Shield Division of the Army’s Spear Corps . He also visited the Red Shield Drone Lab at Leimakhong Military Station to assess strides made in indigenous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology and specialized combat training. The Army Commander was briefed on trailblazing initiatives in localized drone assembly, servicing, and overhauling ecosystems, effectively mitigating external supply chain dependencies. He also witnessed live demonstrations of customized, mission-specific platforms engineered to dominate the region’s complex terrain and peculiar operational dynamics. A cornerstone of this initiative remains…
Vikramshila Setu, a vital 4.88 km long bridge over the River Ganga connecting NH-33 (Old NH-80) and NH-31, serves as a lifeline for Bhagalpur and adjoining regions. Following the collapse of the 34-meter navigational span of the bridge, traffic movement was completely disrupted, severely affecting public mobility and movement of essential services. Realising the urgency of the situation, the Government of Bihar requested immediate assistance from the Ministry of Defence for deployment of emergency bridging solutions to facilitate movement of light vehicles, and essential services. Ministry of Defence entrusted the restoration works to Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Consequently, BRO has…
The West Bengal government has made the singing of Vande Mataram compulsory in all recognised madrasas across the state during morning assemblies. The directive, issued by the Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department, applies to both aided and unaided institutions. The move comes just a week after the state government mandated the national song in all schools under the School Education Department. Students are now required to sing Vande Mataram before the start of daily classes in both schools and madrasas. According to the Directorate of Madrasa Education, all recognised institutions must ensure the rendition of the national song during…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee East Bengal ended a 22-year wait for a national league crown by clinching their maiden Indian Super League title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Inter Kashi at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The historic triumph sparked emotional celebrations among players and supporters as the Red-and-Gold Brigade reclaimed their place at the summit of Indian football after more than two decades. Mohammed Rashid scored the decisive goal in the 72nd minute after league top scorer Youssef Ezzejjari had cancelled out Alfred Planas’ early opener for Inter Kashi. The victory ensured East Bengal finished top…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared that he has penned a joint op-ed with the Prime Minister of Italy, Ms. Giorgia Meloni, detailing how the bilateral relations between India and Italy have reached a decisive stage. The Prime Minister noted that the bond shared between the two countries is a Special Strategic Partnership. Modi highlighted that this robust relationship is firmly driven by innovation, shared democratic values, and a common vision for the future. The Prime Minister posted on X: “Penned an op-ed with PM Meloni on how India-Italy ties have reached a decisive stage. Ours is a Special…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken into custody a serving Colonel of the Indian Army’s Ordnance Corps, posted under Eastern Command in Kolkata, in connection with an alleged bribery case involving Rs 50 lakh, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The officer, identified as Colonel Himanshu Bali, is reported to have allegedly facilitated the awarding of contracts to a Kanpur-based company, Eastern Global Limited. The allegations include manipulation of tender processes, approval of substandard samples, and clearance of pending and inflated bills, according to the FIR filed by the CBI. The agency stated that directors of the firm…
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of National Defence, Republic of Korea (RoK) Mr Ahn Gyu-back held comprehensive bilateral discussions in Seoul today.The two Ministers reviewed the entire spectrum of defence cooperation and discussed ways to further expand collaboration in areas such as industry, production, maritime security, emerging technologies, military exchanges, logistics & regional security. Both sides acknowledged the growing convergence between India’s Act East Policy and RoK’s regional strategic vision, reiterating their commitment to strengthening defence ties in line with the shared objectives of maintaining a free, open, inclusive and rule-based Indo-Pacific. Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were inked…
Assam Rifles and the Indian Army conducted a two-day Joint Flood Relief Training exercise in Tripura aimed at enhancing coordination and operational preparedness for disaster response during flood situations in the State. The training was organised to ensure seamless conduct of flood relief operations during natural disasters and focused on strengthening synergy, coordination, readiness and response capabilities between the two forces. Troops from both forces participated jointly in various disaster management drills and practised standard operating procedures related to rescue and relief operations. During the exercise, personnel of Assam Rifles and the Indian Army utilised common drills, equipment and operational…
Multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commenced today at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, with the participation from 12 friendly nations, namely Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The contingents were accorded a warm and traditional welcome by the Indian Army on their arrival, reflecting India’s rich cultural heritage and hospitality. PRAGATI, which stands for Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region, is being conducted in the spirit of equality, friendship and mutual respect. The exercise provides a common platform for participating armies to engage in professional exchange,…