The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested a Kolkata-based man for allegedly passing confidential security-related information to Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs) as part of an anti-India espionage network. Sharing details of the arrest on X, the official NIA India account said, “A Pak-backed spy, Zafar Riaz @ Rizvi of Kolkata, has been arrested in an espionage racket, in which he was engaged in clandestinely passing confidential security-related information to Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs) as part of an anti-India terror conspiracy.” According to the agency, the accused has been booked under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the…
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Indian Troops in the Korean War: A Legacy of Valour, Sacrifice and Compassion: Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Patriots & Veterans Affairs, Republic of Korea (RoK) Mr Kwon Oh-eul jointly inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park, Seoul today. Constructed as part of the commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, the memorial stands as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and humanitarian service rendered by the 60 Para Field Ambulance of the Indian Army and the Custodian Force of India (CFI) during the war. The two Ministers laid a wreath at the…
Hamza Burhan, also known as Arjumand Gulzar Dar alias Doctor and believed to be one of the key masterminds behind the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), police sources said. Burhan, a commander of the Al Badr terror group, had been designated a terrorist by India in April 2022 for his alleged involvement in multiple terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Following the Pulwama attack, in which over 40 CRPF personnel were killed, he was reportedly living undercover as a teacher in PoK. According to police, Burhan was serving as the principal…
Lieutenant General VMB Krishnan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, Army Commander, Eastern Command, reviewed the operational preparedness of Red Shield Division of the Army’s Spear Corps . He also visited the Red Shield Drone Lab at Leimakhong Military Station to assess strides made in indigenous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology and specialized combat training. The Army Commander was briefed on trailblazing initiatives in localized drone assembly, servicing, and overhauling ecosystems, effectively mitigating external supply chain dependencies. He also witnessed live demonstrations of customized, mission-specific platforms engineered to dominate the region’s complex terrain and peculiar operational dynamics. A cornerstone of this initiative remains…
Vikramshila Setu, a vital 4.88 km long bridge over the River Ganga connecting NH-33 (Old NH-80) and NH-31, serves as a lifeline for Bhagalpur and adjoining regions. Following the collapse of the 34-meter navigational span of the bridge, traffic movement was completely disrupted, severely affecting public mobility and movement of essential services. Realising the urgency of the situation, the Government of Bihar requested immediate assistance from the Ministry of Defence for deployment of emergency bridging solutions to facilitate movement of light vehicles, and essential services. Ministry of Defence entrusted the restoration works to Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Consequently, BRO has…
The West Bengal government has made the singing of Vande Mataram compulsory in all recognised madrasas across the state during morning assemblies. The directive, issued by the Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department, applies to both aided and unaided institutions. The move comes just a week after the state government mandated the national song in all schools under the School Education Department. Students are now required to sing Vande Mataram before the start of daily classes in both schools and madrasas. According to the Directorate of Madrasa Education, all recognised institutions must ensure the rendition of the national song during…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee East Bengal ended a 22-year wait for a national league crown by clinching their maiden Indian Super League title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Inter Kashi at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The historic triumph sparked emotional celebrations among players and supporters as the Red-and-Gold Brigade reclaimed their place at the summit of Indian football after more than two decades. Mohammed Rashid scored the decisive goal in the 72nd minute after league top scorer Youssef Ezzejjari had cancelled out Alfred Planas’ early opener for Inter Kashi. The victory ensured East Bengal finished top…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today shared that he has penned a joint op-ed with the Prime Minister of Italy, Ms. Giorgia Meloni, detailing how the bilateral relations between India and Italy have reached a decisive stage. The Prime Minister noted that the bond shared between the two countries is a Special Strategic Partnership. Modi highlighted that this robust relationship is firmly driven by innovation, shared democratic values, and a common vision for the future. The Prime Minister posted on X: “Penned an op-ed with PM Meloni on how India-Italy ties have reached a decisive stage. Ours is a Special…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken into custody a serving Colonel of the Indian Army’s Ordnance Corps, posted under Eastern Command in Kolkata, in connection with an alleged bribery case involving Rs 50 lakh, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The officer, identified as Colonel Himanshu Bali, is reported to have allegedly facilitated the awarding of contracts to a Kanpur-based company, Eastern Global Limited. The allegations include manipulation of tender processes, approval of substandard samples, and clearance of pending and inflated bills, according to the FIR filed by the CBI. The agency stated that directors of the firm…
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of National Defence, Republic of Korea (RoK) Mr Ahn Gyu-back held comprehensive bilateral discussions in Seoul today.The two Ministers reviewed the entire spectrum of defence cooperation and discussed ways to further expand collaboration in areas such as industry, production, maritime security, emerging technologies, military exchanges, logistics & regional security. Both sides acknowledged the growing convergence between India’s Act East Policy and RoK’s regional strategic vision, reiterating their commitment to strengthening defence ties in line with the shared objectives of maintaining a free, open, inclusive and rule-based Indo-Pacific. Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were inked…