Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has called for an accelerated and comprehensive talent identification programme to build a strong athlete pool for the 2036 Olympics, stressing that preparations for India’s long-term sporting ambitions must begin immediately. Chairing the 63rd Governing Body Meeting of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Mandaviya said the next decade will be crucial for strengthening India’s sporting ecosystem and developing athletes capable of competing at the highest international level. “The plan for the next 10 years before we see the Olympics being hosted in the nation has to start in full swing…
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The Indian Army will conduct an Agniveer Recruitment Rally for shortlisted candidates from all districts of Arunachal Pradesh at the Gyaptong Regional Stadium, Rupa, from September 9 to 11, 2026. The recruitment rally is being organised by Army Recruiting Office (ARO), Jorhat. Shortlisted candidates have been directed to report at the Marshalling Area of Gyaptong Regional Stadium at 3:00 AM on September 9. Candidates appearing for the rally are required to carry their Admit Card and all documents in original as specified in the rally notification. The screening process will include a 1.6-km run, basic physical fitness tests, physical measurements…
The Northern Command of the Indian Army organised ‘Synergy Conference 3.0 – Veterans’ Conclave’ in Udhampur today to strengthen welfare and support mechanisms for veterans, Veer Naris and their dependents. Held in a hybrid mode, the conclave was conceptualised under the guidance of Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command. Ms Sukriti Likhi, Secretary, Ex-Servicemen Welfare (ESW), Ministry of Defence, joined the proceedings through video conference. The conference brought together senior officers and representatives from various military formations as well as Central and UT-level civil administration departments. The deliberations centred on the three key pillars of ‘Seva, Samman…
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Mr. Shinjiro Koizumi held the Japan-India Defence Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on today, reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral defence cooperation and strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific. The meeting focused on expanding operational cooperation, particularly in the maritime domain, while advancing collaboration in defence technology, shipbuilding, exercises, logistics, defence equipment and research and development. A key outcome of the talks was the signing of a Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation between the Ministry of Defence of Japan and the Ministry of Defence of India. The agreement provides a…
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in New Delhi in February 2027, coinciding with the Swarnim Jayanti celebrations of the Bharatiya Tatrakshak. The Summit is expected to provide a key platform for strengthening international cooperation among maritime agencies and advancing collective efforts towards a safe, secure and resilient maritime domain. As part of preparations for the Summit, the Bharatiya Tatrakshak hosted the Working Level Meeting (WLM) of the 5th CGGS in hybrid mode. The meeting brought together participating maritime agencies to deliberate on institutional and organisational arrangements for the forthcoming Summit. Discussions focused on refining the…
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh concluded a two-day visit to Armenia from August 17-18, 2026, during which he held a series of high-level meetings with Armenian defence and government officials to review and further strengthen the growing India-Armenia defence partnership. During the visit, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh held bilateral discussions with Armenian Deputy Defence Minister Mr Karen Brutyan and First Deputy Defence Minister and Chief of General Staff Mr Edward Asryan. The talks covered the full spectrum of ongoing defence and military-technical cooperation between the two countries, with particular focus on capacity building, training, military-technical cooperation, and defence research…
In a significant initiative to nurture young talent, foster creativity and promote holistic development, Gajraj Corps inaugurated TARANG 2026, a four-day Inter-School Cultural Fest at Army Public School, Tezpur. The vibrant festival brings together 25 schools and nearly 800 students from Sonitpur district, providing a dynamic platform for young minds to compete, collaborate and showcase their abilities across cultural, sporting and intellectual domains. Inspired by the theme “युवा शक्ति, संस्कृति और सृजन से नवभारत निर्माण”, TARANG 2026 seeks to go beyond conventional classroom learning by encouraging students to discover their potential, embrace healthy competition and develop confidence, leadership and creativity.…
Shri Jitendra Prasad, VSM, Additional Director General (East), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), undertook a visit to the Area of Responsibility (AoR) of Project Udayak from August 16 to 19, 2026, to review the progress of ongoing works and interact with BRO personnel deployed in the challenging terrain of the Northeast. During his visit to Project Headquarters, the ADG was briefed on the project’s overall planning, priorities and schedule of works for the current year, along with the proposed plan for the ensuing year. He reviewed key operational and developmental objectives and provided guidance on their effective and timely execution. Shri…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi on Thursday, with the two sides expected to discuss ways to further strengthen defence and security cooperation, enhance strategic trust and identify new areas of collaboration. The meeting is expected to focus on deeper maritime security cooperation and closer collaboration in defence equipment and technology under India’s ‘Make in India’ framework. The discussions assume added significance following Japan’s revision of its Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology, which could create new opportunities for bilateral defence-industrial cooperation. The talks are also…
The decision triggered strong protests from the Indian Army bench, with head coach Antony Ramesh expressing his frustration over what he considered a clear penalty. “We are not asking for any favour; we are only asking for a fair game. If a decision is to be made, it should be the right decision for both sides. I’m not saying it was a 99% or 80% penalty—it was 100% a penalty, and that is what we expect.When you are losing a match, frustration is natural. But in this case, the incident happened very close to me. I saw it clearly and…