Headquarters Spear Corps conducted the three-day Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise Sarva Suraksha 2026 from 04–06 June 2026 at Rangapahar Military Station, Dimapur. The exercise involved troops of Spear Corps, 12 Battalion NDRF, SDRF, and representatives from key civil and military disaster management agencies. Aimed at enhancing inter-agency coordination, validating SOPs, and improving disaster response preparedness, the exercise focused on flood relief operations across Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Tripura. Activities included search and rescue, casualty evacuation, relief camp management, emergency medical support, drone-assisted reconnaissance, rescue boat operations, and specialised flood rescue drills. Key highlights included drone-assisted…
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INS Chilka will host the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 01/26 batch of trainees on 12 June 2026, marking the successful completion of 16 weeks of intensive ab-initio training for the eighth batch of Agniveers of the Indian Navy and Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard. The parade signifies a major milestone in the transformation of young recruits into disciplined, resilient and professionally competent sea warriors, ready to serve the nation. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, will review the parade as the Chief Guest. The event will be attended by family members of the…
In a meeting at the State Secretariat Nabanna today, Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the induction of 60 new-generation Metro rakes to modernise the Kolkata Metro network over the next four-five years. He highlighted the rapid expansion of Kolkata Metro, noting that 45 km of lines have been added in 11 years, compared to only 27 km over the previous 40 years. Highlighting the proposed East-West Dedicated Greenfield Freight Corridor from Dankuni, West Bengal to Surat, Gujarat, he said, the 2,052 km route is designed to supercharge logistics and trade efficiency between the Eastern and Western industrial…
The Government of India lodged a strong protest with Pakistan regarding the latter’s plans to hold “General Elections” to the so-called “Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly”, in the Indian territories illegally and forcibly occupied by Pakistan, scheduled for 7 June 2026. The Government of India reiterated its well-known position that the entire Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, including the so-called “Gilgit-Baltistan”, are integral and inalienable parts of India as a result of complete, legal and irrevocable accession of Jammu & Kashmir to India in 1947. The Government of India further emphasized that such endeavours by Pakistan cannot mask the underlying…
On the occasion of World Environment Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh planted a sapling at Lucknow Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the need for environmental conservation and increased green cover. The plantation drive aimed to promote ecological awareness, support climate action, and encourage collective responsibility towards protecting the environment. In a post on X, Defence Minister highlighted the importance of sustainability, stating that “Healthy environment is the foundation of sustainable development, national well-being & prosperity.” He further called upon citizens to unite in building a greener, cleaner, and more resilient future. The programme was jointly organised by the Principal Directorate, Defence…
In a landmark achievement for youth adventure training in the country, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) successfully concluded its first-ever All India NCC Basic Paramotor Course at the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Guwahati. Conducted over a period of 15 days from 21 May to 04 June 2026, the course trained 50 Senior Division cadets drawn from 10 States and Union Territories across India. The intensive training programme covered ground handling, powered flight operations and aerial navigation, culminating in each cadet successfully completing a minimum of five solo flights and qualifying as a Basic Paramotor Pilot. The…
In a significant step towards strengthening civil-military engagement and promoting national development, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Gajraj Corps, accompanied by a team of officers, interacted with the Vice Chancellor and distinguished faculty members of a premier educational institution in Assam . The interaction brought together eminent academicians from diverse disciplines and focused on enhancing collaboration between the Indian Army and academia. Discussions centred on deepening understanding of the Northeast’s rich socio-cultural landscape, fostering strategic awareness and critical thinking among students, and motivating youth, particularly young women, to explore meaningful career opportunities in the Armed Forces. The deliberations also explored…
India and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral defence cooperation during the inaugural meeting of the India-Zimbabwe Joint Defence Committee (JDC), held in New Delhi today. Co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Amitabh Prasad and Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary for Defence, Mr Aaron Daniel Tonde Nhepera, the meeting marked a significant milestone in the growing strategic partnership between the two nations. Mr Nhepera is leading a 12-member high-level delegation on a two-day visit to India. During the discussions, both sides reviewed ongoing defence engagements and agreed to expand cooperation in key areas, including military training, maintenance support and the…
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper today met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister expressed his pleasure upon the meeting and appreciated the deepening of the India-UK partnership in recent times which has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for both countries. The Prime Minister affirmed that the India-UK Vision 2035 will continue to guide the partnership and strengthen joint efforts for the global good. Modi posted on X: “Pleased to meet UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Appreciated the deepening of the India-UK partnership in recent times that has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for both our countries. India-UK Vision 2035 will…
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata to review a proposed maritime investment pipeline worth ₹19,209 crore aimed at transforming the state into eastern India’s leading maritime and logistics hub by 2031. The projects are expected to generate over 62,500 direct and indirect jobs. The discussions focused on port modernisation, inland waterways, shipbuilding, logistics infrastructure and port-led industrialisation under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. Key proposals include the Balagarh Multimodal Logistics Hub, expansion of Kolkata and Haldia docks, development of shipbuilding and repair facilities, cruise tourism infrastructure, riverfront…