In a remarkable display of operational efficiency and commitment to humanitarian assistance, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), under Project Arunank, restored the strategically important Kimin–Potin Road within just 36 hours after torrential monsoon rains, flash floods and landslides caused extensive damage across Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor and Papum Pare districts. Relentless rainfall triggered multiple landslides and major formation breaches along the 45-kilometre road stretch, washing away sections of the carriageway and burying large portions under mud, boulders and uprooted trees. The disruption brought vehicular traffic to a complete standstill, severing connectivity to key towns including Potin, Yazali, Yachuli, Joram and…
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Balen Shah’s rise to Nepal’s premiership in March 2026 was more than an electoral upset—it was a generational shift. In a country long marked by fragile coalitions and entrenched elites, his ascent signalled a break from the past. A 36 yearold outsider propelled by public anger and youth mobilisation, Shah embodied both rejection and renewal. He stood against patronage politics and political stagnation. For a younger Nepal, he represented the possibility of a more accountable and responsive state. Yet, just three months into office, the urgency of disruption is meeting the limits of governance. Nepal’s system is not easily transformed.…
Reinforcing the message that physical fitness is integral to national strength and social resilience, the 79th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was organised in the national capital on Sunday with a special focus on the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ (NMBA). The initiative brought together more than 800 participants, highlighting the role of sport and community engagement in promoting a drug-free and healthy India. Held at the Sports Authority of India campus at the iconic Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Complex, the event featured a 5-km cycling rally led under the Fit India Movement of the Ministry of Youth Affairs…
Demonstrating strategic reach, rapid response capability, and humanitarian commitment, the Indian Air Force successfully executed a long-range airlift mission to Venezuela under Operation Amistad. Two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft undertook a demanding 23-hour transcontinental sortie, covering over 14,000 km from Delhi to Caracas. The aircraft landed at Maiquetía International Airport, delivering critical humanitarian assistance. The mission carried approximately 66 tonnes of relief material, including a fully equipped Indian Army Field Hospital, over 35 tonnes of medical supplies and equipment, along with two BHISHM Cubes, enhancing emergency medical response capability on arrival. This high-intensity strategic airlift underscores India’s expanding global humanitarian…
Lieutenant General Girish Kalia, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Spear Corps, conducted a comprehensive review of operational preparedness during his visit to an Assam Rifles Battalion deployed along the strategically significant Indo-Myanmar Border in Mizoram. During the visit, the Corps Commander was briefed on the prevailing security environment, operational readiness, border management measures and ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening surveillance and maintaining stability in the region. The review focused on enhancing preparedness against evolving security challenges while ensuring effective border domination. Interacting with troops, Lt Gen Kalia commended the battalion for its professionalism, commitment and operational excellence under demanding conditions. He…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held bilateral talks with Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie during his State Visit to the island nation, with both leaders agreeing to expand cooperation across key sectors, including health, education, digital transformation, maritime security and sustainable development. The discussions, held at the State House in Victoria, Mahe, covered the full spectrum of India-Seychelles relations. The two leaders also reviewed regional and global developments, particularly challenges facing the Indian Ocean region such as illegal fishing, drug trafficking and piracy. Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Seychelles’ development priorities and strengthening the longstanding bilateral…
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Headquarters of Fire and Fury Corps in Ladakh and reviewed its operational preparedness, combat readiness, and ongoing capability development initiatives in the strategically significant region. During the visit, the COAS was briefed in detail on the prevailing security situation along the northern borders, the formation’s operational posture, infrastructure enhancement projects, and ongoing efforts to strengthen surveillance mechanisms, mobility corridors, and integrated combat capabilities in high-altitude terrain. General Upendra Dwivedi commended all ranks of the Corps for their exceptional professionalism, unwavering dedication, and steadfast commitment while operating in one of the…
Union Minister of State for Defence Shri Sanjay Seth, accompanied by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, visited the forward areas under the Fire and Fury Corps, including Tangtse, Lukung and the Vibrant Village of Phobrang in Ladakh today. During the visit, the ministers interacted with troops deployed in the challenging high-altitude terrain and lauded their professionalism, dedication and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s borders under demanding operational conditions. The delegation also reviewed ongoing border infrastructure and development initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity, operational readiness and the quality of life in frontier regions. They interacted…
A high-level Stores Coordination Meeting was held today at the Eastern Railway Headquarters to reinforce material availability and streamline the supply chain, with a strong focus on enhancing passenger safety, reliability, and travel comfort. The initiative was conducted under the leadership and guidance of General Manager Shri Milind Deoskar. The meeting was attended by Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer Shri Permanand Sharma, Principal Chief Materials Manager Shri Sandip Shukla, and senior officers from the Stores, Mechanical, and Electrical departments. Addressing the gathering, General Manager Shri Milind Deoskar delivered a keynote speech emphasizing that every operational decision must ultimately serve the passengers…
Certain posts circulating on social media platforms have sought to misrepresent the Defence Minister’s address delivered on the floor of Parliament on July 28, 2025. These posts have selectively quoted an isolated portion of the speech to falsely imply that the Raksha Mantri claimed that no Indian soldier lost his life during Operation Sindoor. These are deliberately misleading and factually incorrect. Those who have sought to construct a controversy out of Defence Minister’s Parliamentary address have done so by deliberately ignoring the full context of his remarks. It must be recalled that at the time of the Defence Minister’s address,…