India and France are significantly enhancing their space ties, elevating them to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership” in 2026. Key focus areas include joint exploration, Earth observation, launch systems, and human spaceflight (Gaganyaan) support. The two nations have declared 2026 as the “Indo-French Year of Innovation”, targeting deeper collaboration between their respective space agencies and private sectors. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today held a bilateral meeting via video conference with Prof. Philippe Baptiste, France’s Minister…
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Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Project VARTAK celebrated its 66th Raising Day with great pride and enthusiasm today at Tezpur, Assam, commemorating more than six decades of dedicated service towards nation-building and strategic infrastructure development in the North Eastern Region of India. Originally raised as Project Tusker on 07 May 1960, Project VARTAK holds the distinction of being the first project of BRO to commence road construction activities in the country. In 1963, following the Indianisation of project names, it was rechristened as Project VARTAK. Since its inception, the Project has remained at the forefront of providing vital connectivity in some…
Lt Gen Girish Kalia, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding Spear Corps, visited forward areas of Red Shield Division at Kangvai, Sendra, Litan and YKPI in Manipur to review the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness of troops deployed in the region. During the visit, the Corps Commander undertook an aerial reconnaissance of areas affected by the recent Tangkhul–Kuki clashes and assessed the overall security dynamics in the region. He also interacted with commanders and troops deployed on ground and appreciated their professionalism, operational alertness, vigilance and steadfast commitment towards maintaining peace, stability and security in the area. Lt Gen Girish…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee NCC Group Darjeeling & Sikkim under the aegis of West Bengal & Sikkim Directorate celebrated the OP Sindoor Anniversary with great enthusiasm patriotism and unity. The event honored the courage sacrifice and dedication of our brave Armed Forces personnel in safeguarding the nation. Flag hoisting, Guard of Honour, brief presentation on OP Sindoor along with motivational speeches and an insightful awareness session on the significance of Operation Sindoor followed by NCC Song and National Anthem highlighted the event. Officers ,Staff ,ANOs and 450 young NCC Cadets from across Sikkim participating in the Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC SK-2)…
In the early hours of today, heavy firing and explosions were reported near Z Choro and opposite Namlee along the Indo- Myanmar Border. Despite the volatile situation, troops of the Assam Rifles responded proactively and moving into the affected area under challenging conditions to safeguard people. During the operation many rescue teams were deployed without delay. Ten houses affected by the violence were secured and civilians evacuated. Fifteen distressed villagers, including women and children, were safely rescued and provided humanitarian assistance at Aloyo Assam Rifles camp. A Myanmarese woman from Namlee was provided with immediate first aid and medical evacuation…
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav launched the website and logo for the 1st International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026, in New Delhi today. During the event, he also released a promotional film on the Summit. Several Heads of Mission of Big Cat Range Countries, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of External Affairs and IBCA attended the event. The IBCA, an inter-governmental international organisation headquartered in India, has been established for the conservation of seven big cats – Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar…
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu received H.E. Mr. To Lam, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .Welcoming President Lam on his first State Visit to India, the President said that India and Vietnam share a deep friendship rooted in historical, civilizational, and cultural ties. The President noted that in recent years, India-Vietnam bilateral relations have expanded across high-level exchanges, defence and security cooperation, development partnership, and sectors such as trade, health, science & technology, and tourism. She was happy to note that during this visit, agreements and announcements had been made in important…
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) opened the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) field training and demonstration Centre at Burari plains in Delhi today. Inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat, the centre aims to further enhance preparedness for radiological & nuclear exigencies. The training and demonstration center will be a unique DRDO-CBRN-Centre of Excellence comprising various state-of-the-art facilities. These include dedicated radiological and nuclear test bed facility & heavy ion research facility, along with emergency medical response and real-time field response units. The centre is part of upcoming CBRN Centre of…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, General Phan Van Giang in New Delhi today. The meeting was marked by warmth and growing strategic trust, reflecting the deep-rooted Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Vietnam. Both leaders reviewed the ongoing defence cooperation and expressed satisfaction with the steady progress in bilateral engagements, including high-level exchanges, training programmes, and capacity-building initiatives. They acknowledged the growing convergence in strategic interests, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. The discussions focused on further strengthening defence ties through enhanced maritime cooperation, expansion of…
The 3rd Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Healthcare between India and Japan was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda and Ms. Kimi Onoda, Minister in charge of Healthcare Policy, Japan. Welcoming the delegation, Union Health Secretary, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, noted that India and Japan share a partnership grounded in mutual respect, trust and a shared vision for the future. She underlined that the Joint Committee Meeting, held under the India-Japan Memorandum of Cooperation, has served as an important platform for advancing this partnership through…