Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav today inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Human–Wildlife Conflict at the Wildlife Institute of India–Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (WII-SACON), Coimbatore, and launched the National Human–Wildlife Conflict Portal to strengthen scientific and technology-driven conflict mitigation across the country. The inauguration was followed by a National Workshop on Human–Wildlife Conflict, attended by policymakers, forest officials, scientists, researchers, technology experts and conservation practitioners. Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh also attended the event. Addressing the gathering, Shri Yadav said…
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Assam Rifles organised a two-day Youth Unity Volleyball Championship at Modi village in Manipur’s Chandel district from 09 to 10 July 2026 to commemorate National Students’ Day. Observed annually on 9 July to mark the foundation of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in 1949, this year’s celebrations were held under the theme ‘From Resolve to Achievement’. The sporting event was organised to encourage constructive youth engagement, promote sportsmanship and strengthen the enduring bond between the security forces and local communities through positive interaction. The championship witnessed enthusiastic participation from teams representing Modi Cultural Sports Club (MCSC), Japhou Youth Club…
The Indian Navy will commission INS Mahendragiri (F38), the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, into the Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, marking another significant milestone in India’s pursuit of defence self-reliance and indigenous warship construction. Designed in-house by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, INS Mahendragiri represents the latest generation of indigenous stealth frigates. The warship incorporates advanced stealth features, enhanced survivability, reduced radar signature and a high degree of automation, enabling it…
Major General Debashish Mukherjee assumed the appointment of Commandant, Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata, on 08 July 2026. The Eastern Command of the Indian Army conveyed its best wishes to the General Officer on assuming the prestigious responsibility. An alumnus of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, Major General Mukherjee is a distinguished Surgical Oncologist with over three decades of service in the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). He has held several key clinical, academic and leadership appointments during his illustrious career. As Commandant of Command Hospital (Eastern Command), one of the premier tertiary care medical establishments of the Armed…
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, visited forward areas in the Northern sector to review the operational preparedness of deployed Indian Air Force units and assess the prevailing security situation. During the visit, the CAS interacted with air warriors serving in one of the world’s most challenging operational environments and commended them for their exemplary professionalism, dedication and unwavering commitment to duty. He expressed confidence in their high state of operational readiness and ability to effectively safeguard the nation’s frontiers. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh reaffirmed the Indian Air Force’s commitment to maintaining operational excellence,…
Army Recruiting Office (ARO) Narangi, under Zone Recruiting Office (ZRO) Shillong, conducted a career awareness programme on “Career Opportunities in the Indian Army” for 182 NCC cadets of Guwahati Group NCC and Imphal Group NCC at Brahmaputra Hall, Narangi Cantonment. The cadets were briefed on various entry schemes, including Agniveer (Women Military Police), NDA, Officer Entries and NCC Special Entry, along with eligibility criteria, selection procedures, career progression and benefits of a military career. Special emphasis was laid on opportunities available to NCC cadets. The interactive session, conducted by the Recruiting Medical Officer (RMO) and ARO Narangi staff, addressed recruitment-related…
India and Australia have significantly upgraded their defence relationship by signing a comprehensive Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, committing to a more advanced, integrated, and long-term strategic partnership aimed at enhancing stability across the Indo-Pacific. The declaration, issued following discussions between the Prime Ministers of both nations, builds upon the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) established in 2020 and expands the scope of bilateral cooperation across defence, maritime security, emerging technologies, counter-terrorism, defence industry collaboration, and humanitarian assistance. Enhanced Defence Cooperation: Under the new framework, India and Australia agreed to deepen military cooperation through regular strategic consultations on Indo-Pacific…
India and Australia have launched the Australia-India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS), a new strategic framework designed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in cyber security, critical technologies, resilient supply chains, and defence research. Announced following high-level bilateral engagements, PACTS succeeds and replaces the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation, expanding the scope of collaboration to address emerging technological and security challenges in the Indo-Pacific. The new partnership aims to enhance national and regional security, improve the resilience of critical supply chains, strengthen global cyber resilience, and promote trusted technology ecosystems built on…
Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini has concluded its port call at New York, United States, marking another milestone in the Indian Navy’s ongoing Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition. The visit formed part of the ship’s 10-month global deployment aimed at showcasing India’s maritime heritage, strengthening international naval cooperation, and enhancing people-to-people ties with partner nations. Participation in US Independence Celebrations: During its stay, the indigenously built three-masted barque represented India at the International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations, organised to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States.One of the highlights of the…
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch, Rajouri and Sunderbani sectors to review the prevailing security situation and assess the Indian Army’s operational preparedness in Jammu. During the visit, the Army Chief was briefed by the White Knight Corps on the evolving security environment along the LoC, including operational deployments, counter-infiltration measures, surveillance architecture, and the overall counter-insurgency grid operating in the region. Senior commanders also apprised General Seth of ongoing field innovations aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness, as well as the formation’s integrated operational readiness…