Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s world-class defence preparedness and reflected the transformation of the country’s defence ecosystem under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over the past 12 years. Addressing an event in New Delhi, the Defence Minister said the successful execution of the operation underscored the government’s commitment to the principles of ‘Nation First’ and ‘Forces First’, while highlighting the growing strength of indigenous defence capabilities. “Operation Sindoor is testimony to India’s up-to-date, up-to-the-mark, and up-to-the-standard defence preparedness, sharpened by the transformation of the defence sector through Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government’s sustained…
Author: Pratyusha Mukherjee
Ms Pratyusha Mukherjee, an Independent Sr. Broadcast Journalist working for British media with 25 years of experience in covering the east and northeast, with specialisation in Defence, Sports & Current Affairs. In her illustrated career she has covered many major events and achieved International and National media awards for Journalism.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today reviewed a range of indigenous surveillance and border management technologies at the Border Security Force’s (BSF) Jhumagachh Border Outpost (BOP) in Siliguri, reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to strengthening India’s border security through advanced technological solutions. During the visit, the Home Minister inspected multiple smart border systems designed to enhance surveillance, improve intrusion detection and support border troops operating along the India-Bangladesh frontier. Among the technologies showcased was a radio-based fence breach detection system, which immediately alerts security personnel by broadcasting a pre-recorded warning message whenever the border fence is tampered…
Ranchi took a significant step towards hosting the Durand Cup for the first time as the tournament’s Trophy Tour arrived in the Jharkhand capital on Saturday, building excitement ahead of the city’s historic debut as a host venue for the 135th edition of the tournament. After its stop in Guwahati, the three iconic Durand Cup trophies were welcomed at the Kerketta Auditorium, Dipatoli Military Station, in a ceremonial function organised by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army. Jharkhand Sports Minister Sudivya Kumar led the celebrations, while Major General Sajjan Singh Maan, General Officer Commanding, Combat IBG 23, attended as…
The Indian Army has marked another significant step towards greater inclusion by appointing Captain Shivani as the first female Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to Major General Dheeraj Seth, highlighting the expanding role of women officers in key military assignments. Captain Shivani’s appointment as ADC represents a landmark moment in the Army’s evolving personnel landscape, where women officers are increasingly taking up challenging responsibilities across operational, command and staff domains. An Aide-de-Camp serves as a close military aide to senior commanders and plays a crucial role in assisting with official duties, coordination, scheduling and communication. The appointment requires a high level of professionalism,…
The India-United Kingdom defence partnership has achieved another significant milestone with the successful completion of advanced professional military education programmes by Indian Armed Forces officers at two of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious defence institutions. Three senior Indian military officers — Brigadier Krishnan, Commodore Choudhury and Air Commodore Deshpande — graduated from the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS), one of the UK’s foremost institutions for strategic leadership and higher defence studies. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Prateek Kumar Gupta, Lieutenant Commander Sangram Kshirsagar and Squadron Leader Shaminder Singh Bassi successfully completed the Advanced Command and Staff Course (ACSC) at the Joint…
The United Nations human rights office has expressed concern over the escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), calling for independent investigations into the deaths of protesters and urging authorities to protect fundamental rights amid rising political tensions. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called on Pakistani authorities to exercise restraint, ensure accountability for reported violence and uphold international human rights standards ahead of regional elections scheduled for later this month. Türk appealed for calm as demonstrations and tensions continue across the territory. According to the UN, dozens of people have reportedly been killed since last…
More than 500 Rohingya refugees are feared to have died after two boats carrying displaced people reportedly sank in the Bay of Bengal near Myanmar, in what could become one of the deadliest maritime disasters involving the persecuted community in recent years. The boats are believed to have departed from Myanmar’s conflict-affected Rakhine State in late June, with some passengers reportedly joining from overcrowded Rohingya refugee camps in neighbouring Bangladesh. According to initial reports, one vessel carrying around 250 people lost contact soon after leaving the coast. Another boat, believed to be carrying nearly 280 passengers, reportedly capsized off Myanmar’s…
Sir Garfield Sobers, the legendary West Indies cricketer widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder in the history of the game, has died at the age of 89 at his home in Barbados. Cricket West Indies confirmed his death, bringing to a close the remarkable life of one of cricket’s most influential figures. Sobers transformed the role of the all-rounder during an illustrious international career spanning two decades from 1954 to 1974. In 93 Test matches, the left-hander amassed 8,032 runs at an average of 57.78, including 26 centuries, while claiming 235 wickets with his versatile left-arm bowling. An outstanding fielder,…
Soldier-athletes of the Indian Army will play a significant role in India’s campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with 20 Army athletes earning places in the country’s 126-member contingent. Representing various disciplines, the soldier-athletes are expected to be among India’s key medal contenders as the nation aims for a strong performance at the Games. Their selection reflects the Indian Army’s sustained contribution to Indian sports through rigorous training, world-class coaching and high-performance support. With the Commonwealth Games set to bring together top athletes from across the Commonwealth, the Army contingent heads to Glasgow with a singular objective—reaching the…
A Final That Changed Indian Football Forever: On a winter afternoon in 1940, Delhi witnessed a football match that became a landmark moment in Indian sporting history.Long before kick-off at the Irwin Amphitheatre, supporters had begun arriving from across the city and beyond. They came by train, tonga and on foot to witness the Durand Cup final between Mohammedan Sporting Club of Calcutta and the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. By the time the teams stepped onto the field, nearly 100,000 spectators had filled the venue, creating one of the biggest sporting gatherings of pre-Independence India. Kolkata’s very own Mohammedan Sporting’s 2–1…