General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), flagged in members of the Joint Indo-Argentine Army Mountaineering Expedition in New Delhi, following their successful ascent of Mt Abi Gamin (7,355 metres) on 17 September and Mt Kamet (7,756 metres) on 21 September 2026. Mt Kamet located in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand is the third-highest peak in India after Mt Kanchenjunga and Mt Nanda Devi. The 35-member expedition, led by Lieutenant Colonel Chirag Chatterjee, comprising 25 personnel of the Indian Army and 10 personnel of the Argentine Army was flagged off from the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 21 August 2026.…
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The Indian Coast Guard will convene the 24th National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board Meeting at Bhubaneswar under the chairmanship of Director General Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM, Director General, Indian Coast Guard. The meeting will deliberate on key measures to further strengthen India’s maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) preparedness, enhance distress-alert management, and ensure the rapid mobilisation of rescue assets through greater technology integration and seamless coordination among various stakeholders. As part of the NMSAR engagements, Shri Sanjay Seth, Minister of State for Defence, will inaugurate the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) on 07 October…
India will face two-time world champions Uruguay at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Tuesday, October 6, in the final match of their three-game series against top-ranked World Cup opposition. Under head coach Khalid Jamil, India drew 1-1 with Panama before suffering a 0-4 defeat to Brazil. Uruguay, ranked 20th in the world, present another demanding challenge, combining physical intensity with technical quality. Their squad includes Darwin Núñez, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ronald Araújo, José María Giménez and Lucas Torreira. Jamil stressed the need for India to match Uruguay’s physical and tactical strength, while defender Akash Mishra insisted that the short recovery…
The Government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff (CAS). He will assume the appointment in the rank of Air Chief Marshal with effect from the afternoon of 31 October 2026, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who will superannuate on the same day. Born on 09 December 1966, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was commissioned into the Fighter Stream of the Indian Air Force on 06 December 1986. Prior to his appointment as Vice Chief of the Air…
The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 661.50 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for the procurement of BrahMos Fire Control Systems and launchers for Indian Navy warships, strengthening the maritime strike capabilities of the force. The contract was signed in New Delhi on October 6 under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The acquisition is aimed at equipping Indian Navy ships with advanced BrahMos systems and further enhancing their ability to conduct precision maritime strike operations. The project carries a minimum indigenous content of 68 per cent, reflecting the…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, on 6 October 2026, where he will launch Fleet Support Ship-1 (FSS-1), lay the keel of FSS-5, and inaugurate the upgraded Slipway-4 and a 300-tonne Goliath Crane. The developments mark a significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its indigenous shipbuilding capabilities and expand capacity to construct large and complex naval platforms. The upgraded Slipway-4, along with the new Goliath Crane, will enable HSL to build and launch vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, significantly enhancing the shipyard’s capacity. FSS-1, the first of five Fleet Support Ships being built…
The second edition of the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026 (SIM-26) was successfully conducted at Guwahati on 04 October 2026, bringing together running enthusiasts, air warriors, veterans, their families and citizens from across the North Eastern region in a spectacular celebration of fitness, valour and national pride. The marathon is a tribute to Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, Param Vir Chakra, whose unparalleled courage and supreme sacrifice during the 1971 Indo-Pak War continue to remain an enduring source of inspiration. His valour, determination and unwavering devotion to duty embody the highest traditions of the Indian Air Force and…
The India-UAE Joint Military Exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026 commenced on 5 October 2026 at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia, Uttarakhand. The exercise will continue until 18 October 2026, with a focus on enhancing interoperability, mutual understanding and cooperation in mountain warfare. A total of 92 personnel, with equal representation from both countries, are participating. The Indian Army contingent includes troops from a Bhairav Battalion, while the UAE contingent comprises personnel from a Mountain Infantry Battalion. Women officers and combatants from both armies are also taking part in specialist roles. The exercise will feature joint planning, tactical drills, firing practices, surveillance-grid…
– by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan Hazaribagh archer Kirti Sharma recounts tense final after ending South Korea’s 44-year reign.India’s women’s recurve archers produced a historic performance at the Asian Games 2026, defeating powerhouse South Korea 5-3 in a tense final on Friday to win the gold medal and end the Koreans’ 44-year domination of the event. The Indian trio of Kirti Sharma, Ankita Bhakat and Kumkum Mohod kept their composure under intense pressure to overcome one of the most formidable teams in Asian archery. The Indian team had earlier stunned China 5-1 in the semifinal to set up the much-anticipated…
-by Pratyusha Mukherjee, Kakamigahara, Japan India signed off their Asian Games 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, successfully defending their men’s hockey title with a commanding 5-1 victory over Malaysia in the final. The triumph was historic on several fronts. India became the first team to successfully defend the Asian Games men’s hockey title, while captain Harmanpreet Singh created history by becoming the first Indian skipper to lead the side to two Asian Games gold medals. The victory also took India’s tally of Asian Games men’s hockey gold medals to five, following their triumphs in 1966, 1998, 2014 and 2023. India’s…