The Indian Army has launched extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in flood-affected parts of Gujarat, deploying rescue, engineering and medical teams to support the civil administration as heavy rains continue to impact several districts. Acting under the aegis of the Southern Command, the Army has mobilised relief and rescue columns to the worst-hit areas, including Navsari, Valsad, Silvassa and Ahmedabad. Additional teams have been kept on standby at Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad for immediate deployment as the flood situation evolves. The relief operations are being carried out in close coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF),…
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In a planned and coordinated joint operation by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, a high-ranking United Kuki National Army (UKNA) cadre, alleged to be a self-styled Finance Secretary of the organisation, was apprehended from Molnom Village in Churachandpur district of Manipur on 23 July 2026. The cadre is a High Value Target and was involved in large-scale extortion as well as firing incidents being carried out by UKNA in the area. Upon confirmation of his presence in Molnom village, the security forces swiftly cordoned off the village and apprehended the individual. The Police identified the individual as…
The Indian Army has continued its extensive humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations under Operation Jal Rahat across flood-affected areas of Upper Assam, providing rescue, medical aid and essential relief supplies to affected communities as the flood situation gradually improves. According to the Army, four Flood Relief Columns of the Red Shield Gunners, operating under the aegis of Spear Corps, remain deployed in the districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat. The troops are engaged in delivering food, drinking water, medical assistance and other essential relief materials to residents affected by the floods while continuing rescue operations in areas where…
The first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of 350 kg thrust class, designed by DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), has been successfully developed. GTRE had identified Azad Engineering, Hyderabad as Industry partner for the manufacturing and assembly of the engine. On July 22, 2026, the engine was successfully realised and delivered to GTRE by Azad Engineering, a landmark achievement for India’s aerospace and defence ecosystem. The delivery marks the culmination of years of precision engineering, advanced manufacturing, and close partnership between India’s scientific & industrial communities. Mastered by only a handful of nations, jet engine technology is widely regarded…
The massive rescue operation at the under-construction tunnel of the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim’s Namchi district concluded on a tragic note after all 25 workers trapped inside the tunnel were recovered dead. The recovery of the final bodies marked the end of a four-day-long search and rescue effort involving multiple central and state agencies. The accident occurred inside the under-construction tunnel at Samardung, where a large section reportedly collapsed, trapping workers deep underground. The incident triggered an extensive emergency response, with rescue teams working continuously under challenging conditions to locate and retrieve those trapped. Rescue operations…
In a significant milestone for India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday successfully carried out the maiden flight-test of the ‘Kusha’ Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The maiden trial, conducted on July 23, 2026, validated the missile system’s ability to engage and destroy advanced aerial threats. During the test, the missile intercepted an electronic target simulating a high-speed, high-altitude aerial threat, successfully meeting all mission objectives. According to DRDO, the successful interception demonstrates the operational capability of the indigenous long-range air defence system and…
The Indian Navy on Thursday successfully concluded Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime security training engagement, at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. The exercise, held from July 20 to 23, brought together maritime professionals from across the globe to enhance interoperability, strengthen regional cooperation and improve collective responses to evolving maritime security challenges. Conducted in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) under the aegis of the Southern Naval Command and the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, the exercise witnessed the participation of 276 personnel representing 27 countries. The programme was further supported by 76…
Director General of the Assam Rifles, Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, visited the Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) on Thursday to commemorate the formation’s 15th Raising Day and lauded its contributions to national security and internal stability. Headquarters IGAR (East) was raised on July 23, 2012, at Laitumkhrah, Shillong. Over the past 14 years, the formation has established itself as a key operational arm of the Assam Rifles, earning recognition for its professionalism in addressing internal security challenges, conducting disaster relief operations, spearheading anti-narcotics missions, and safeguarding India’s international borders. During the visit, the Director General was briefed…
Group Captain Pankaj Upadhyay on Thursday assumed charge as the Commandant of Embarkation Headquarters, Kolkata, succeeding Group Captain A.L. Kishore, who completed his tenure after serving the organisation with distinction. The change of command ceremony marked the formal transfer of leadership at the strategically important Embarkation Headquarters, which is responsible for coordinating the movement of personnel, equipment and military stores for the Army, Navy and Air Force across the eastern region through rail, air and sea routes. The establishment plays a crucial role in ensuring seamless logistical support for tri-services operations and deployments. An officer of the Logistics Branch of…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) today signed two major contracts with industry partners to advance the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Mk-II programme, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s indigenous airborne surveillance capabilities. The Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS), the DRDO laboratory leading the programme, signed a contract with AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) for the conversion of six Airbus A321 aircraft from commercial to green configuration. The modified aircraft will serve as the platform for the development and production of the AEW&C Mk-II system. In a separate agreement, CABS signed a contract with Adani…