The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps, under the Eastern Command, has completed the construction of a 61-metre Bailey Bridge over the Balason River at Dudhia in West Bengal, restoring the critical Siliguri–Mirik road connectivity within 20 days. The bridge was constructed following a requisition from the Government of West Bengal after disruption to the vital route, which serves as an important transport corridor for North Bengal. Built under challenging weather conditions and on a war footing, the project showcased the Indian Army’s engineering capabilities, enabling the rapid restoration of connectivity for local communities, emergency services, tourists, and the movement of essential…
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A 22-member team from the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM & WS), Pahalgam, has successfully completed a mountaineering expedition to the Khyam Tso Massif in the Rumtse Phu region of Ladakh, scaling multiple peaks despite extreme weather conditions. The expedition, led by Col Hem Chandra Singh, was flagged off on June 26, 2026. After following a structured acclimatisation schedule in the Ladakh region, the team first summited Peak Pt 5901M on July 2 under challenging weather conditions. In a first for the region, Col Singh also launched a paragliding flight from an altitude of 5,600 metres from…
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, along with Union Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, reviewed passenger facilities, security arrangements and immigration systems at major airports across the country. The meeting was attended by the Union Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau, Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Chairman of the Airports Authority of India and other senior officials from the Ministries of Home Affairs and Civil Aviation. During the review, Shah directed that the Automatic Tray Retrieval System (ATRS) be installed…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) today successfully conducted the flight-test of the Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha. The rocket was tested at a user-defined minimum range of 60 km and successfully executed all planned in-flight manoeuvres before striking the designated target with high precision, following the predicted trajectory. The entire flight was tracked by range instrumentation deployed at the test site. The Pinaka LRGR has been designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) in collaboration with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), with support from the…
India and Rwanda have agreed to expand their bilateral defence partnership in the areas of military training, joint exercises, medical cooperation and defence industry collaboration during the second Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting held in New Delhi on July 6 and 7. The two sides also approved an implementation plan with timelines to carry forward the decisions taken during the meeting. The JDCC meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence Amitabh Prasad and Brig Gen Louis Kanobayier, Chief for Joint Force Development, Training and Doctrine (Chief J7) at the Rwanda Defence Force Headquarters. The Indian…
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh today paid homage at the Rezang La Memorial, honouring the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the Battle of Rezang La. Accompanied by his wife, Sarita Singh, the Air Chief laid wreaths at the memorial in tribute to the bravery, courage and unwavering devotion to duty displayed by the soldiers during one of the most celebrated battles in India’s military history. The visit commemorated the valour and sacrifice of the heroes of Rezang La and underscored the enduring legacy of their service. According to the Indian Air Force,…
In a major step towards promoting sustainable textiles and showcasing India’s innovation in natural fibres, the Indian contingent participating in the Commonwealth Games 2026 will wear specially developed jute-viscose blended apparel at the global sporting event in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026. The initiative has been undertaken by the National Jute Board (NJB) under the Ministry of Textiles to highlight the potential of jute as an eco-friendly and innovative textile solution. The apparel, made from 100 per cent biodegradable jute-viscose blended fabric, reflects India’s growing focus on sustainable manufacturing and value-added applications of natural fibres. The…
The Indian Army’s Spearhead Division, under the aegis of Spear Corps, conducted a youth empowerment programme under Project NAVBHARAT at Likabali, aimed at strengthening civil-military relations and inspiring the younger generation towards nation-building. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 181 individuals, including 167 students and 14 teachers from Dhemaji. The initiative focused on promoting patriotism, national integration, leadership qualities and a sense of responsibility among youth. As part of the programme, students attended motivational lectures and informative documentaries highlighting the valour, dedication, rigorous training and sacrifices of Indian Army personnel. The sessions encouraged students to contribute positively towards community development…
In a significant review of defence infrastructure development in the Northeast, Shri A. K. Pandey, IDSE, Chief Engineer, Military Engineer Services (MES), Siliguri Zone, conducted his maiden official visit to the Area of Responsibility (AOR) under Headquarters Commander Works Engineers (CWE), Tezpur, including Garrison Engineer (GE), Missamari, after assuming charge earlier this month. During the visit, the Chief Engineer inspected several high-value capital projects aimed at enhancing operational infrastructure for the Armed Forces across Assam. Reviewing ongoing works at Tamulpur, Changsari, Solmara, and Lokhra, Shri Pandey commended MES engineers for maintaining high standards of construction quality while ensuring timely progress.…
Air Marshal P. V. Shivanand, AVSM, VM, who recently assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command, paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, at Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar on July 6. Air Marshal Shivanand was accompanied by Mrs. Phani Shivanand, President of the Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional). The Governor congratulated the Air Marshal on taking over the prestigious appointment and conveyed his best wishes for a successful tenure. With over three decades of distinguished service in the Indian Air Force, Air Marshal Shivanand brings extensive operational and administrative experience…