-Pratyusha Mukherjee The seventh edition of the Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament got underway at Air Force Station Jalahalli on Monday, with the Indian Air Force defeating the Indian Army (Southern Command) 2-0 in the opening match. The tournament, organised by the Air Force Sports Control Board as part of the 107th birth anniversary commemorations of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, will be held from June 23 to July 3 and features 16 teams from across the country. The opening ceremony was attended by Air Marshal S. Sivakumar, Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA), who…
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The 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ (NSA) Meeting was held in New Delhi on Monday under India’s chairship, bringing together National Security Advisers and heads of delegation from member countries to discuss a wide range of traditional and non-traditional security challenges facing the world. During the meeting, the delegates exchanged views on emerging global security threats and explored avenues for strengthening cooperation among BRICS nations. Discussions focused on critical issues including energy security, food security, supply chain resilience, cybersecurity, climate-induced instability, and the growing use of emerging technologies by terrorist networks. The meeting also reviewed the outcomes of the BRICS…
Indian Navy warships INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti arrived at Nha Rong Port in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 22 as part of their operational deployment to the Southeast Asia region, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime co-operation between the two countries. INS Udaygiri, a stealth frigate, and INS Kavaratti, an anti-submarine warfare corvette, are both indigenously designed and built warships of the Indian Navy. The ships are part of the Eastern Fleet and are led by Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. Upon arrival, the ships received a ceremonial welcome from personnel of…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee More than 40,000 people participated in the first-ever 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run in India, held in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday under the Olympic Council of Asia’s “Asian Games for All” initiative. The event was flagged off by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya at the University Stadium in the presence of Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Indian Olympic Association President P.T. Usha, Kerala Sports and Youth Affairs Minister O.J. Janeesh Kumar and other dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mandaviya praised Kerala’s sporting culture and its contribution to Indian sports. “Kerala occupies a special…
Security forces carried out a comprehensive mock drill at the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Base Camp in Jammu on Tuesday as part of extensive preparations to ensure the safe and secure conduct of the annual pilgrimage. The exercise witnessed the coordinated participation of personnel from the (NSG), (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the (CRPF). The teams jointly executed a combing and sanitisation operation across the base camp area to validate security protocols and response mechanisms. The drill was designed to evaluate operational readiness, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and test the effectiveness of contingency plans against potential security threats.…
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Military Intelligence personnel detained a man allegedly impersonating a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer near the Mangal Pandey Training Ground (RCTC) at Sagat Singh Dawar, Vijay Durg. According to sources, Military Intelligence received information about a suspicious individual dressed in a CRPF uniform loitering in the vicinity of the military establishment. During preliminary inquiries, the individual was identified as Aakash Sonar, a resident of Barrackpore. Investigations revealed that he was allegedly posing as a CRPF officer despite having no affiliation with the force. Further verification indicated that Sonar is employed as a bouncer with…
Assam Rifles marked the 12th International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2026 with large-scale yoga sessions across Nagaland and Mizoram under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” The events witnessed enthusiastic participation from Assam Rifles personnel, families, students, NCC/NSS cadets, civilians and government officials, reinforcing the message of fitness, mental well-being and holistic health. In Nagaland, mass yoga programmes were organised at Tuensang, Kiphire, Mokokchung and Mon districts. Around 300 Assam Rifles personnel and 80 NCC/NSS cadets from Zisaji Presidency College participated at Kiphire, while similar sessions at other locations drew active participation from troops, families and students. Guided…
The two-day BRICS National Security Advisers (NSA) meeting commenced in New Delhi today under the chairmanship of National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, bringing together security chiefs and senior representatives from the bloc’s 11 member nations.Delegates from India, Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates are participating in the high-level discussions focused on addressing evolving global security concerns. Held under the theme ‘Non-traditional Security Challenges Confronting the World Today’, the meeting will examine the changing nature of national security threats, with particular emphasis on emerging technologies and their impact on global security.…
India’s Commonwealth Games-bound boxing contingent delivered a dominant performance at the 56th Grand Prix Usti nad Labem, finishing with an impressive haul of 12 medals, including eight gold, two silver and one bronze. The women’s team spearheaded the campaign, securing four gold medals and one silver from their five-member squad. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), reigning Asian champion Preeti Pawar (54kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) and Priya Ghanghas (60kg) emerged champions after recording unanimous victories in their respective finals. Parveen Hooda (65kg) added to the tally with a silver medal, completing a highly successful outing for the women’s contingent. The men’s…
India capped off a successful campaign at the Asian Relays Championships by winning the gold medal in the women’s 4x100m relay on the final day of competition in Shaoxing, China. The Indian quartet of Srabani Nanda, SS Sneha, Sudeshna Shivankar and Tamanna delivered a season-best performance of 43.85 seconds to finish on top of the podium and secure the gold medal. India also added a silver medal in the mixed 4x400m relay. The team comprising Theerthesh Shetty, Poovamma MR, Bharath Sridhar and Neeru Pathak clocked 3:17.06 seconds to finish second. Earlier in the championships, the Indian mixed 4x100m relay team…