The Men’s Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 promises to be a special occasion for Indian hockey, bringing international competition back to Punjab, a state renowned for its rich hockey heritage and generations of legendary players. India will host the men’s edition of the continental tournament for the second time, following Chennai’s successful staging of the event in 2023. Scheduled from October 27 to November 5, the tournament will bring together six of Asia’s leading hockey nations — India, Malaysia, South Korea, China, Japan and Bangladesh. For Punjab, hockey is far more than a sport. It is deeply rooted in the…
Author: Pratyusha Mukherjee
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.
A spectacular five-medal performance in Bengaluru reflects the spirit of discipline, endurance and excellence that defines the Indian soldier. In a remarkable display of sporting prowess, determination and competitive spirit, Sub Ng Birola Singha of 119 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army), Assam, has brought immense honour to the Rhino fraternity and the Terriers family by winning five silver medals at the 2nd Asian Masters’ Swimming Championship, held in Bengaluru from 04 to 11 October 2026. Competing across five events, Sub Ng Birola Singha demonstrated impressive versatility and consistency, securing silver medals in the 100 m Freestyle, 200 m Freestyle, 400 m…
Demonstrating that the spirit of service, courage and operational excellence transcends every domain, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has achieved a major milestone in its high-altitude mountaineering journey with the successful ascent of Mount Mukut (7,045 metres) recently. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged in the 17-member expedition team at a ceremony in Dehradun, marking a significant step towards the force’s ambitious Mount Everest expedition planned for 2027. The ceremony was attended by Additional Director General Indian Coast Guard Anand Prakash Badola, PTM, TM, and highlighted the exceptional determination, endurance and team spirit demonstrated by the personnel during…
The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), through its Directorate of Resettlement Zone (East), organised a DGR & Corporate HR Conclave on 13 October 2026 at the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Government of Assam, Guwahati, with the objective of strengthening collaboration between the Armed Forces, DGR and the corporate sector for enhanced employment and resettlement opportunities for Ex-Servicemen (ESM). The Conclave brought together representatives from around 40 leading corporate houses and industry organisations, including ITC, Taj Group, CII, ACCI, Aditya Birla, TVS, IIT and other prominent organisations, besides senior Army officials and representatives from DGR. The event provided an important platform for…
– Pratyusha Mukherjee, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan Six gold, eight silver and six bronze medals underline the Indian Army’s growing sporting dominance, with Neeru Dhanda and Gulveer Singh leading the charge. Indian Army athletes delivered a landmark performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, powering India’s campaign with a record haul of 20 medals — their best-ever return at the continental showpiece. The 62-member Army contingent competed across 15 disciplines as part of India’s 501-strong team, claiming six gold, eight silver and six bronze medals. Their contribution accounted for nearly a quarter of India’s overall tally of 85 medals, including 21…
Where roads end and the terrain turns unforgiving, the Silent Warriors of the Indian Army continue to advance. Animal Transport remains a vital pillar of the Indian Army’s logistical capability, sustaining troops deployed in some of the nation’s most remote, rugged and inhospitable operational areas. Across steep mountain trails, snowbound passes and treacherous terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, the mules and dedicated muleteers of the Army Service Corps (ASC) shoulder the critical responsibility of delivering essential supplies to isolated forward detachments. Beyond the reach of roads and mechanised transport, these steadfast animals carry rations, ammunition, medical supplies and other mission-critical…
Safeguarding India’s vast coastline demands precision, preparedness, seamless coordination and an unwavering commitment to national security. Reinforcing this mission, the Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (North West) conducted Exercise Sagar Kavach-02/2026 on October 8–9, 2026, across Gujarat and the Union Territory of Daman and Diu, reaffirming the nation’s resolve to protect its maritime frontiers against emerging threats. Designed to validate critical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and assess operational effectiveness, the exercise simulated seaward security challenges, testing the alertness, response capabilities and inter-agency coordination of the country’s coastal security architecture. The scale and complexity of the exercise underscored its strategic significance.…
Dr. Indranil Khan, Minister for Sports, Youth and Consumer Affairs, Government of West Bengal, presided over the closing ceremony of the West Bengal and Sikkim NCC Directorate’s 410-kilometre sailing expedition, “Hooghly Sankalp” (MENU 2026), at the NCC Institute in Kolkata today. The expedition was conducted from 20 September to 8 October 2026. Led by Expedition Commander Commander Sanjib Sharan and Safety Officer Cdr Mrinmoy Ghosh, the expedition saw 60 Naval NCC cadets sail from Farakka to Kolkata, transforming the journey into a dynamic “floating classroom” that combined practical training, adventure, environmental stewardship and community engagement. During the expedition, the cadets…
Marking a significant milestone in strengthening India’s maritime security and advancing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned its indigenously built Fast Patrol Vessel, ICGS Ajit, at Goa Shipyard Limited on 09 October 2026. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Dr. Sirish Choudhary, IDAS, Principal Integrated Financial Advisor (ICG). Based at Okha, ICGS Ajit is a state-of-the-art vessel equipped with advanced weaponry and modern control systems. Designed to undertake a wide range of critical operational missions, including maritime surveillance, search and rescue (SAR), anti-smuggling operations, and marine pollution response, the vessel will significantly enhance the…
Fresh from scripting history with a second consecutive Asian Games gold medal, the Indian men’s hockey team is gearing up for its next major assignment — the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, scheduled to take place in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. India’s historic triumph at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan marked a landmark achievement, as the team successfully defended its Asian Games title for the first time. With confidence soaring after this memorable victory, the Men in Blue will now turn their attention to home soil, where they will face Asia’s leading…