Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic Mr Karel Havlíček in New Delhi on October 13, 2026. During the interaction, both leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. While the two sides welcomed the ongoing collaboration and successful establishment of various joint ventures, they agreed to further expand this cooperation, including under the aegis of India-Czech Joint Defence Committee to promote ‘Make-in-India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. The two leaders also discussed the ongoing issues of peace & security and…
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Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian men’s squad for the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, scheduled to be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. Captain Harmanpreet Singh will lead the side after guiding India to a historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan, where the team successfully defended its continental crown for the first time. The squad retains its core that delivered success at the Asian Games, reflecting continuity as India prepares to take on Asia’s leading hockey nations on home soil. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Thakur makes a comeback, while young defender…
India suffered an 0-8 defeat to a clinical Russia in their second women’s international friendly at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Having offered resistance for much of the first half in Thursday’s 0-4 loss in the first friendly, the Blue Tigresses were overwhelmed this time, conceding five goals before the interval. Darina Ishmukhametova, Marine Achoian and Natalia Mashina scored twice each, while Daiana Kishmakhova and Elizaveta Semenova also found the net as Russia completed two convincing victories in Kolkata. Crispin Chettri made five changes to India’s starting eleven, bringing in Shubhangi Singh, Mousumi Murmu, Renu, Dhurga…
The Indian men’s team’s journey in the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) has been a story of consistency, resilience and an enduring ability to deliver. Since the tournament’s inception in 2011, the Indian team has established itself as the most successful side in its history, winning the title five times. From a dramatic shootout victory in the inaugural edition to defending their crown in China in 2024, India’s triumphs reflect the team’s sustained presence at the top of Asian hockey and its ability to rise to different challenges across editions. Having recently created history with first successful defence of their Asian…
Indian Navy’s guided missile stealth frigate INS Trishul arrived at Plymouth, United Kingdom. The ship is scheduled to participate in Exercise KONKAN-26 with the Royal Navy. India-UK annual bilateral maritime exercise KONKAN-26 is a testament to the enduring maritime partnership between India and the UK. Over the past two decades, the exercise has grown significantly in scale and complexity, fostering enhanced interoperability and mutual understanding in maritime operations between the two Navies. Since its inception, KONKAN has evolved into a cornerstone of cooperation, showcasing the commitment of both Navies towards enhancing maritime security. The exercise is being conducted off Plymouth,…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address participants of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur on October 10, emphasising India’s commitment to self-reliance in defence, technological innovation and international co-operation. The multinational air exercise, hosted by the Indian Air Force from September 26 to October 12, brings together air forces from seven friendly foreign countries — Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates and the United States — along with 32 observer nations. During his address, the Defence Minister will highlight the changing nature of modern warfare, where artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, cyber capabilities, electronic…
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat, will organise the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, on 12 October 2026, under India’s BRICS Chairship. The event will be inaugurated by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, in the presence of Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat; Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports; and Dr. Jayram Gamit, Minister of State for Sports, Gujarat. The Games will bring together delegations…
Approximately 200 cadets of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), representing 22 states, including Gujarat, have commenced intensive parade training in Ahmedabad under the aegis of NCC Directorate Gujarat. Marching in synchronisation with contingents of the BSF, CISF, SSB and other Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), the cadets are undergoing rigorous drill sessions to prepare for the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations on 31 October 2026 at Kevadia, Gujarat. Following 10 days of integrated training, the cadets will participate in the celebrations commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, at the iconic Statue of Unity. Patel’s…
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), organised the Youth for Viksit Bharat: MY Bharat Youth Convention at Swatantrata Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, on 10 October 2026. The convention brought together youth achievers, sportspersons, digital content creators and emerging leaders to celebrate their accomplishments and encourage active youth participation in nation-building. The event was graced by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Shri Girish Chandra Yadav, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Welfare and Sports, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and Shri Sunil Paliwal, Secretary, Department of Youth…
Army Recruiting Office, Ahmedabad, will conduct an Army Agniveer Recruitment Rally for Agniveer (General Duty), Agniveer Tradesman (10th Pass), Agniveer Tradesman (8th Pass) and Agniveer Technical from 19 February 2027 to 02 March 2027 at Shri Govind Guru University, Vinzol, Godhra. The rally will be conducted for candidates from 21 districts of Gujarat, namely Ahmedabad, Arvalli, Anand, Banaskantha, Bharuch, Chhotaudepur, Dohad, Gandhinagar, Kheda, Mahisagar, Mehsana, Navasari, Narmada, Panchmahals, Sabarkantha, Surat, The Dangs, Tapi, Vadodara, Valsad and Vav Tharad, as well as the two Union Territories of Daman and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. The admit cards for the recruitment rally have…