In a significant review of defence infrastructure development in the Northeast, Shri A. K. Pandey, IDSE, Chief Engineer, Military Engineer Services (MES), Siliguri Zone, conducted his maiden official visit to the Area of Responsibility (AOR) under Headquarters Commander Works Engineers (CWE), Tezpur, including Garrison Engineer (GE), Missamari, after assuming charge earlier this month. During the visit, the Chief Engineer inspected several high-value capital projects aimed at enhancing operational infrastructure for the Armed Forces across Assam. Reviewing ongoing works at Tamulpur, Changsari, Solmara, and Lokhra, Shri Pandey commended MES engineers for maintaining high standards of construction quality while ensuring timely progress.…
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Air Marshal P. V. Shivanand, AVSM, VM, who recently assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command, paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, at Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar on July 6. Air Marshal Shivanand was accompanied by Mrs. Phani Shivanand, President of the Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional). The Governor congratulated the Air Marshal on taking over the prestigious appointment and conveyed his best wishes for a successful tenure. With over three decades of distinguished service in the Indian Air Force, Air Marshal Shivanand brings extensive operational and administrative experience…
The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Mahendragiri (F38), the sixth indigenous stealth frigate under Project 17A, at Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026, marking another major milestone in India’s indigenous warship construction programme. Named after the Mahendragiri mountain range in the Eastern Ghats, the warship symbolises strength, resilience and steadfast resolve. As the first Indian Naval vessel to bear the name, INS Mahendragiri establishes a unique identity while carrying forward the Navy’s proud maritime tradition. Designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, the frigate reflects India’s expanding capability…
Chingari Koi Bhadke To Saawan Use Bujhaye, Saawan Jo Aag Lagaye Use Kaun Bujhaye? Some songs outlive their era because they describe human nature better than history ever can. This timeless line seems uncannily relevant today. When the very institution entrusted with dousing the flames begins to generate the heat, where does the common citizen seek refuge? A little over a decade ago, millions of Indians voted for change. The closing years of the Congress-led UPA-II government had become synonymous with allegations of corruption, policy paralysis, and an almost daily revelation of scams. The BJP emerged not merely as another…
The Indian Navy’s long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, the Boeing P-8I Neptune, has arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, to participate in the multinational maritime exercise Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2026. RIMPAC 2026, scheduled from 1 to 31 July 2026, is recognized as the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise. It brings together naval forces from multiple partner nations to enhance interoperability, strengthen maritime security cooperation, and improve collective response capabilities across a wide range of maritime operations. The deployment of the P-8I aircraft underscores the operational reach and expeditionary capability of the Indian Navy. The platform is…
As part of the Indian Navy’s landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan 2026, the Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini entered New York Harbour on 4 July 2026 to participate in the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence. The iconic three-masted barque took part in the ceremonial Parade of Sail along the Hudson River, proudly displaying the Indian Tricolour and showcasing India’s enduring maritime heritage and centuries-old seafaring traditions before an international audience. The New York port call forms a key milestone in INS Sudarshini’s 10-month Lokayan…
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Shakti and Kavaratti of the Eastern Fleet, led by Rear Admiral Alok Anand, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, concluded a successful port call at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, as part of the Indian Navy’s operational deployment to the region. The visit reaffirmed the strong strategic and maritime partnership between India and Singapore and was conducted in consonance with the ASEAN–India Year of Maritime Cooperation and the Government of India’s Act East Policy. Over the three-day engagement, personnel from both navies participated in a series of professional interactions, including cross-deck visits and bilateral engagements, aimed at enhancing…
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today led the nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. More than 9,000 people participated in the National Capital, joining community cycling and running events alongside Yoga and Zumba sessions. Across the country, the initiative was also organised in association with the Art of Living, Heartfulness and the Isha Foundation. Launched in December 2024 by Dr Mandaviya, the Fit India Sundays on Cycle campaign has evolved into a nationwide fitness movement, encouraging citizens to devote “fitness ki dose, aadha ghanta…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation tour to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6 to 11 to strengthen bilateral ties, enhance economic cooperation and engage with the Indian diaspora. The visit will begin in Indonesia from July 6 to 8 at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto. During his fourth visit to the country and first bilateral trip since the elevation of India-Indonesia relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018, Modi will hold talks with President Prabowo to review bilateral cooperation. He will also address the Indian diaspora in Jakarta and visit the UNESCO…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s journey over the past 12 years reflects a transition from shortages to self-reliance, self-confidence, and the vision of a Viksit Bharat, crediting sustained reforms and the Make in India initiative for strengthening the country’s strategic and economic capabilities. Addressing an event in New Delhi, the Defence Minister stated that India’s global standing has undergone a significant transformation, with the international community increasingly acknowledging the country’s perspectives on key global issues. He highlighted major achievements in indigenous manufacturing, including semiconductor production, digital infrastructure, and advanced technologies. Emphasising progress in the defence sector, Rajnath Singh noted…