As part of the third National Space Day celebrations, the NCC Directorate Gujarat facilitated the participation of two officers and 25 NCC cadets from the Army, Navy and Air Force wings in an educational programme at the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Space Applications Centre (SAC) in Ahmedabad. The programme provided the cadets with an opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to space technology and its applications. They also interacted with experts at the centre and learned about the evolution and achievements of India’s space programme. The cadets attended sessions featuring Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Gujarat Cabinet Minister Arjun Modhwadia…
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The five-day Leh Literature Festival 2026 concluded successfully at the NDS Memorial Sports Complex in Leh on Saturday, bringing together authors, scholars, military leaders, veterans, students and citizens for a vibrant celebration of books, ideas, history and Ladakhi culture. Organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, under the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army, the festival featured a diverse programme of literary discussions, cultural performances, youth activities and exhibitions. The Indian Army’s theme for the festival was “Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom”, with a series of discussions exploring India’s…
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Meera Behn was ceremonially decommissioned at Okha Port with full Armed Forces honours, marking the end of the vessel’s distinguished service spanning more than two decades. The decommissioning ceremony was presided over by Deputy Inspector General Manjeet Singh Gill, Commander, Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 15, Okha. Commandant (JG) Thinkal Tharakan, Commanding Officer of ICGS Meera Behn, along with the ship’s crew, civil and military dignitaries and representatives of Coast Guard units at Okha, attended the ceremony. The ceremony commenced with a ceremonial Guard of Honour. As the sun set, the Coast Guard Ensign was…
Sainik School Nagrota celebrated its 57th Raising Day with patriotic fervour, enthusiasm and a strong sense of camaraderie, bringing together cadets, staff, families, parents and distinguished guests to commemorate the institution’s rich legacy, achievements and enduring traditions. The day-long celebrations commenced with a ceremonial March Past at Major Somnath Sharma Stadium. Displaying exemplary discipline, precision, coordination and immaculate turnout, the cadets presented an impressive parade. Sindh House secured first position in both the Senior and Junior categories, reflecting its outstanding performance and team spirit. The newly inducted Class VI cadets participated enthusiastically in the inter-class Tug of War, showcasing remarkable…
The Indian Navy on August 21 took delivery of Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, marking another step in the Navy’s efforts to strengthen its indigenous underwater warfare and coastal surveillance capabilities. The vessel has more than 80 per cent indigenous content and has been designed for a range of missions, including underwater surveillance, anti-submarine warfare in coastal waters, Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) and mine warfare. Propelled by waterjets, Mangrol is equipped with modern torpedoes and anti-submarine rockets, along with advanced radar and sonar systems. The vessel’s sensor and weapon…
Member of Parliament from Sikkim, Shri Indra Hang Subba, visited Project Swastik at Gangtok and reviewed the ongoing road restoration and infrastructure resilience measures being undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in the State. During the visit, Shri Subba interacted with Brig Amit Sakhre, Chief Engineer, Project Swastik, and was briefed on the restoration and upgradation of flood-damaged roads, strengthening of vulnerable stretches, slope stabilisation, drainage improvement and protective works aimed at ensuring reliable all-weather connectivity across Sikkim’s challenging terrain. Particular emphasis was placed on climate- and geology-resilient infrastructure solutions to enhance the survivability of critical road networks against…
India and the United Kingdom on Friday reviewed ongoing defence industrial cooperation and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral military ties at the 25th India-UK Defence Consultative Group (DCG) meeting held in New Delhi. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and UK Permanent Under Secretary for Defence Jeremy Pocklington co-chaired the meeting, during which both sides reviewed progress in defence industrial cooperation, with a particular focus on research and development under the India-UK Vision 2035 and the Ten-Year Defence Industrial Roadmap. The two countries agreed to expand exchanges between their armed forces through joint exercises, training and capacity-building initiatives. The officials…
The Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), in collaboration with IMR, organised the Seminar and Exhibition on Surveillance, C4I2 and Electro-Optics 2026 at the Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, on Tuesday, bringing together senior military leaders, defence experts and stakeholders to deliberate on emerging technologies and capabilities shaping modern warfare. Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, SYSM, PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd), Director General, CAPSS, in his welcome address, described surveillance as the foundational capability of air power and highlighted the role of C4I2 in enabling effective command and control and strengthening the OODA loop. He stressed the importance of doctrinal…
The Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS), Vairengte, extended institutional support to Vairengte College on Friday under the Army–Academia Modernisation Development Partnership Programme (MDPP), in a move aimed at strengthening higher education opportunities in the region. Vairengte College, a relatively new private institution serving students in the area, has limited resources and caters to an important need for higher education in a region where such opportunities remain limited. Recognising the institution’s potential and its importance to the local community, CIJWS has adopted the college to support its development and improve facilities for students. As part of the initiative, Maj…
The Territorial Army, in collaboration with CyberPeace, has launched the third edition of its national-level hackathon, ‘Terrier Cyber Quest 2026’ (TCQ 3.0), aimed at developing innovative solutions to emerging challenges in defence, cybersecurity and the information domain. The initiative seeks to bring together technical talent from academia, industry, research institutions, government organisations and the Armed Forces. The competition will focus on emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, threat mitigation and digital awareness, with an emphasis on developing indigenous solutions relevant to national security. TCQ 3.0 will feature three competition tracks. The Bug Hunting track will begin with an online…