INS Chilka marked a significant milestone in the training cycle of India’s maritime forces as 3,011 trainees of Batch 01/26 successfully passed out on June 12 after completing 16 weeks of intensive ab-initio naval training. The Passing Out Parade (POP) celebrated the transformation of recruits into disciplined, motivated and professionally trained personnel prepared to undertake operational responsibilities in the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. The graduating batch comprised 2,746 Agniveers of the Indian Navy, including 116 women Agniveers, alongside 265 Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard. Their successful completion of training reflects the growing strength and diversity of…
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President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Smt Droupadi Murmu, reviewed the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 158th Regular Course and the 141st Technical Graduate Course at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, today. Addressing the newly commissioned officers, the President congratulated the officer cadets on successfully completing one of the nation’s most demanding military training programmes. She emphasized that courage, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to duty would remain the cornerstones of their military careers. In a landmark moment for the Academy, nine women cadets participated in the Passing Out Parade. Describing the occasion as a…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 217th Course at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad, where 231 Flight Cadets were commissioned as officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF). The graduating batch comprised 194 men and 37 women, including the first batch of women cadets inducted through the National Defence Academy (NDA). The Defence Minister awarded the President’s Commission to the newly commissioned officers, marking the successful completion of their pre-commissioning training in the Flying and Ground Duty branches of the IAF. In addition, nine officers from the Indian Navy, three officers from…
The Government has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of June 30, 2026. The present Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM retires from service the same day. Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986. Over a distinguished military career spanning nearly four decades, he has had extensive experience across the operational, strategic, capability development and…
In a major boost to India’s strategic defence preparedness, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated a suite of advanced missile defence and strike technologies through a series of flight trials conducted on June 10 and 11, 2026. The tests showcased India’s growing capability to counter a wide spectrum of aerial threats, including long-range ballistic missiles, while also enhancing its maritime strike potential. Three consecutive flight trials validated key components of the country’s evolving multi-layered defence architecture. A significant highlight of the trials was the successful demonstration of the Multi-Layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system. During the…
A two-day seminar titled “Demystifying Defence Procurement, iDEX, TPCR and Testing Procedures for MSMEs and Start-ups” jointly conducted by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) concluded in New Delhi today. In a significant step towards strengthening industry participation in the defence acquisition and innovation ecosystem, the seminar brought together over 150 start-ups and MSMEs, along with 10 venture capitalists and defence industry stakeholders facilitating knowledge exchange and structured engagement on procurement procedures and indigenization pathways. The sessions conducted during the seminar provided a comprehensive compendium of procedures and practical insights covering the Defence…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) today summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Jason Meeks to lodge a strong protest over continued US Navy attacks on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman. The diplomatic démarche came after a recent strike on a merchant ship carrying 20 Indian crew members, marking the second time the US mission has been called in over the issue. The crisis took a tragic turn with the confirmation that three Indian seafarers, previously reported missing, had died in the attack. The development also marks New Delhi’s first public acknowledgement that US military actions have directly targeted vessels…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the United States encouraged India to continue purchasing Russian oil in 2022 to help maintain stability in global energy markets, defending New Delhi’s energy decisions as being driven by affordability, availability and national interest. Speaking at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland, Jaishankar said India’s increased purchases of Russian crude following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war were a response to shifting global supply dynamics rather than political alignment. “At that time, the US specifically asked India to buy Russian oil to stabilise the oil market,” Jaishankar said. “I buy oil based on…
In response to the growing threat of extreme weather events in India’s mountainous regions, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has intensified efforts to strengthen the resilience of National Highways through advanced landslide monitoring, scientific slope stabilization, and strategic institutional partnerships. Recent disasters, including the devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali and Sukhi Top regions that triggered flash floods and widespread slope failures, have underscored the vulnerability of Himalayan road networks. Recognizing these challenges, MoRTH is increasingly adopting cutting-edge technologies and risk-based planning approaches to protect critical transport infrastructure. Advanced Monitoring and Early Warning Systems: A major initiative currently…
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, , on Friday chaired a high-level security review meeting in New Delhi to assess preparedness for the annual , scheduled to take place from July 3 to August 28. The meeting was attended by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval, the Union Home Secretary, the Chief of the Army Staff, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of Jammu & Kashmir, the Directors General of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and senior officials from the…