On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, the Spearhead Gunners, under the aegis of Spear Corps, organised a meaningful community outreach programme at Menchuka, reinforcing the Indian Army’s commitment towards fostering harmony, environmental stewardship and civil-military synergy. As part of the initiative, a tree plantation drive was conducted in collaboration with Gaon Budhas (village elders), symbolising collective responsibility towards environmental conservation. The activity drew active participation from the local community and reflected the timeless teachings of Lord Buddha on peace, balance and respect for nature. In a gesture of reverence towards the region’s rich spiritual heritage, gifts were presented to…
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The Indian Army is set to host Exercise PRAGATI, a two-week multinational military exercise, scheduled from May 18 to 31, designed to bolster strategic cooperation and operational synergy among regional partners in the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia. The event will take place at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya, underscoring India’s commitment to deepening defense engagement under its Act East Policy. A total of 12 friendly nations will participate in the exercise, including immediate neighbours Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka; Southeast Asian countries Indonesia,Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam; and Indian Ocean partners Maldives and Seychelles.…
On 30 April 2026, an unexploded ordnance UXO (World War II vintage measuring approximately 12 inches in length and 6 inches in diameter was found at Ledo, Lekhapani in Assam. The UXO was found in civilian area, posing a potential threat to life and property. Responding promptly to the information, Red Shield Sappers of the Indian Army swiftly mobilised a Bomb Disposal team to the site. The team immediately secured the area, evacuated civilians from the vicinity and established a safe perimeter, ensuring strict adherence to all safety protocols. The UXO was carefully handled and transported to a designated safe…
A two-day Chief Engineers’ Works Conference of all Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Projects of the Eastern Region was successfully conducted in Guwahati on 28 and 29 April 2026 under the chairmanship of Jitendra Prasad, Additional Director General Border Roads (East). The conference witnessed the participation of all seven Chief Engineers of BRO Projects in the Eastern Region along with the Commandant, Engineer Base Workshop (EBW). The primary objective of the conference was to deliberate on the roadmap for the current financial year and to formulate effective strategies for achieving the laid-down targets. Comprehensive discussions were held on enhancing operational efficiency,…
The FIFA Congress gathered in Vancouver, Canada and underscored how the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ in North America will bring together people from across the globe in a spirit of harmony and respect while reiterating its commitment to eradicating racism from the game. The 76th FIFA Congress was the second to be held in Canada after the meeting staged in Montreal in 1976 and got under way with a welcome speech from Concacaf President Victor Montagliani and an address from The Canadian Soccer Association President Peter Augruso. In his own opening remarks, FIFA President Gianni Infantino highlighted football’s unique power…
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Defence of Italy Mr Guido Crosetto at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi today. Both Ministers reiterated that the India-Italy Strategic Partnership is based on shared values of peace, stability, freedom, and mutual respect. In a post on X, Defence Minister stated that he and his Italian counterpart discussed a wide range of regional and global issues including the current situation in West Asia. The two Ministers also discussed the avenues to further develop mutually beneficial defence industrial cooperation under Aatmanirbhar Bharat programme and Italy’s defence cooperation initiative. A Bilateral…
The FIFA Council today approved a momentous amendment to the FIFA Governance Regulations, which enables Afghan female players – including members of the FIFA-funded and -supported Afghan Women United squad – to represent their country in official international matches as part of FIFA competitions. The historic decision empowers the FIFA Council, in consultation with the relevant confederation, to establish and approve the registration of a national or representative team under exceptional circumstances where a Member Association is unable to do so. The ultimate aim is to ensure that players are not excluded from international football due to situations beyond their…
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with his Kyrgyz, Kazakh and Belarusian counterparts on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on April 28, 2026. During the meeting with the Defence Minister of Kyrgyzstan Major General Mukambetov Ruslan Mustafaevich, both sides discussed ways to strengthen the existing bilateral defence cooperation. Rajnath Singh gifted the two Bhishm Aarogya Maitri Health Cube to the Kyrgyz side, which have been indigenously developed in India to ensure Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, and Search & Rescue during natural calamities. Shri Rajnath Singh also announced the…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee Since morning, there’s been widespread excitement across West Bengal over the voting percentage in two phases of the election. That was expected. I had an idea earlier that turnout could reach around 90%. Now the question is – who will be benefited and how? Political parties will certainly calculate that. Generally, higher turnout is seen as a sign of anti-incumbency or sentiment against the ruling government. However, SIR (Special Intensive Revision) could challenge even that theory to a large extent. Many people are eager to vote just to ensure that their voting rights remain intact. The way, migrant…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee Rashtriya Raksha University, Pasighat Campus hosted an engaging and inspiring interactive session titled“From Barracks to Backpacks – Journey of an Army Traveloholic”, featuring Col. Ashish Raisinghani of Border Roads Organisation, as the distinguished speaker. The session brought together students, faculty members, and staff for an enriching conversation on life in uniform, leadership, adventure, travel, and cultural learning. During the interaction, Col. Raisinghani reflected upon his formative cadet days, sharing how discipline, training, camaraderie, and resilience shaped his personality and professional journey. He spoke about the values instilled during military training, including physical endurance, mental toughness, adaptability, teamwork, and…