Three Indian Army officers, including a Major General, survived after a Cheeta light utility helicopter crashed during an operational sortie near Tangtse, south east of Leh in the Ladakh sector . The helicopter was carrying Division Commander Major General Sachin Mehta along with two pilots when the incident occurred. Officials confirmed that all three sustained injuries but are in stable condition. The pilots were admitted to a military hospital with minor injuries. The single-engine helicopter, flown by a lieutenant colonel and a major, crashed on Wednesday, though the incident came to light on Saturday. All three occupants sustained minor injuries…
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The prestigious Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force will commemorate its 30th Anniversary on 26 May 2026, celebrating three glorious decades of breath taking air displays across India and abroad. Popularly known as the “Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force”, the nine aircraft formation acrobatic team has inspired millions through professional flying in close formation encompassing thrilling manoeuvres at low levels.The team, “Suryakiran” – meaning “Rays of the Sun” – was formed on 27 May 1996 at Air Force Station Bidar, initially flying the Kiran Mk-II aircraft. In September 1996, the team made its public debut with…
A grand Flag-Off Ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan today for a vibrant student delegation from Manipur, set to participate in the prestigious 11th SPIC MACAY International Convention at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur from 25 to 31 May 2026. The ceremony was graced by the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, as the Chief Guest. The event was also witnessed by two senior security officials from Assam Rifles alongside the President and Patron of the SPIC MACAY Imphal Chapter, Dr. Ibomcha and Dr RK Nimai. Comprising talented students from Assam Rifles Public School Keithelmanbi, Assam Rifles Public School…
The Spearhead Division of the Spear Corps conducted a vibrant and inspiring programme under Project NAVBHARAT at Likabali today, marked by patriotic zeal and enthusiastic public participation. The initiative reflected the Indian Army’s continuous efforts to connect with the youth and strengthen the spirit of national unity and service. Students from Likabali and nearby Silapathar actively participated in a variety of educational and motivational activities organised during the event. Special lectures and short films based on Operation Sindoor were presented to motivate the younger generation by showcasing stories of bravery, determination and selfless service towards the nation. The sessions created…
Major Abhilasha Barak serving with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Currently deployed with the Indian Battalion in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major Barak leads the Female Engagement Team as its Commander. She is also recognised as the first woman combat helicopter pilot in the Indian Army. Major has emerged as a pioneering figure in Indian military aviation as the first woman combat helicopter pilot in the Indian Army. Commissioned into the Army Air Defence Corps in September 2018, she…
Short Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-1’ was successfully test-launched from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha today. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC ). The successful launch marks yet another significant milestone in India’s strategic defence preparedness, further strengthening the credibility of the nation’s minimum credible deterrence capability. Agni-I is an indigenously developed short-range, surface-to-surface ballistic missile built under India’s strategic missile programme. Designed for rapid deployment and high mobility, the missile is capable of carrying both conventional and strategic payloads. (Image source :…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee The National Cadet Corps (NCC), widely regarded as the world’s largest voluntary uniformed youth organisation, is today emerging as one of India’s most significant force multipliers in nation building, civil preparedness and youth empowerment. With nearly two million cadets across the country, the organisation continues to shape disciplined, responsible and patriotic citizens while increasingly preparing young Indians to contribute meaningfully towards emerging national security, disaster response and societal challenges. With an annual offtake of trained youth in excess of five lakhs, this base is huge with transformative potential. One year after Operation Sindoor — a defining moment in…
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu received H.E. Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus at Rashtrapati Bhavan today . She also hosted a banquet in his honour. Welcoming President Nikos Christodoulides and his delegation to India, the President said that India and Cyprus share close relations based on trust and goodwill. Our bilateral relations have been elevated to the level of a Strategic Partnership, which reflects the growing maturity, depth and mutual trust in the India-Cyprus relationship. The President was happy to note that India-Cyprus relations are entering a new phase, with expanding cooperation in priority…
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today attended the Border Security Force (BSF) Investiture Ceremony and Rustamji Memorial Lecture as the Chief Guest in New Delhi. Several dignitaries including the Director of the Intelligence Bureau, Secretary (Border Management), and the Director General of the BSF attended the event. Addressing the gathering, he said that the investiture ceremony symbolizes the BSF’s unwavering dedication, commitment to duty, and complete devotion to the nation. He said that after the 1965 war, a detailed assessment of the shortcomings in border security led to the realization that a dedicated force was…
The 138th Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) meeting was conducted at Ahmedabad on May 21, 2026 under the Chairpersonship of Director General Indian Coast Guard, Paramesh Sivamani, to review and strengthen the security framework for India’s offshore installations and critical energy infrastructure. The Committee focused on enhancing maritime domain awareness, strengthening inter-agency coordination, augmenting surveillance capabilities and improving joint response mechanisms to effectively address emerging offshore security challenges. During the meeting, deliberations were held on the evolving global and regional security environment, modern warfare dynamics including unmanned and drone-enabled threats, and the expanding offshore exploration activities in the Andaman &…