SECURITY CHALLENGES
Army chief reviews security situation along LoC in J-K; meets DGP, other police officers Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi visited Jammu to review Line of Control security, emphasizing readiness for challenges. His trip included assessments during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and anti-terror operations, highlighting collaboration between mil...
03 Jul, 2024, 10.47 PM ISTIndian Army ready to face all challenges: Gen Upendra Dwivedi Newly-appointed Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi assured that the Indian Army is ready to face all current and future security challenges. He emphasized the importance of synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force, aiming to protect national interest...
01 Jul, 2024, 06.24 PM ISTAs North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks to lock in defense partnerships with Asian allies The United States concluded its inaugural multidomain exercise with Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea, marking a milestone in strengthening regional security alliances. Dubbed Freedom Edge, the exercise focused on enhancing joint capabilit...
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UN Security Council demands Iran-backed Yemen rebels halt their attacks on ships in Mideast waters The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution demanding Yemen's Houthi rebels halt attacks on ships and address maritime security disruptions in a critical Middle East waterway. The resolution, approved 12-0 with Russia, China, and Algeria abstain...
28 Jun, 2024, 08.34 AM ISTManipur: Security forces hold joint combing operations to restore stability in Jiribam Assam Rifles, along with CRPF and Manipur Police, conducted a large-scale joint combing operation in Jiribam, Manipur, to reinforce security following an attempted arson. Over 100 security personnel patrolled sensitive areas, using drones and river ...
27 Jun, 2024, 06.53 AM ISTWhat is Azm-e-Istehkam, Pakistan's new military operation tasked to take on TTP and other militant groups Pakistan’s leadership approved a new military operation, Azm-e-Istehkam (Resolve for Stability), to combat rising violence and terrorism. Following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s review of counterterrorism efforts, the operation targets domestic se...
26 Jun, 2024, 01.36 PM ISTChief of Air Staff urges prioritisation of modernisation for India's armed forces Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari emphasized the critical need for India to invest in modernizing its armed forces amid evolving security challenges during the Capstone Seminar organized by the Indian Air Force, the College of Air Wa...
25 Jun, 2024, 11.53 AM ISTSecurity forces foil infiltration bid along LoC in Uri, 2 militants believed dead Two militants are believed to have been killed, but their bodies have not been recovered yet as the area is on the LoC, the officials said. The Army is maintaining a tight cordon in the area and efforts are on to recover the bodies, they added.
22 Jun, 2024, 07.32 PM ISTArmed forces ready to face every challenge: Rajnath Singh after taking charge of defence ministry for second term Defence Minister Rajnath Singh outlined the new government's focus on bolstering national security by modernizing the armed forces and enhancing domestic defence production. He aims to increase defence exports to Rs 50,000 crore by 2028-29. Singh pr...
13 Jun, 2024, 05.51 PM ISTReasi attack: It is a security challenge, we warn the stakeholders..., says J&K DGP RR Swain Reasi: On the recent militant activities in J&K, DGP RR Swain says, "It is a security challenge... The clear intent of the enemy is to forcefully recruit and train their citizens and send them over here to cause trouble... They are making use of dif...
13 Jun, 2024, 04.40 PM ISTAmid run-ins with Philippines, China says US provoking arms race in South China Sea "At present, the biggest security challenge in the South China Sea comes from outside the region," Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong said in comments published by his ministry, after attending a meeting on East Asian cooperation in Laos.
09 Jun, 2024, 11.57 PM ISTIndia and Oman strengthen maritime defence relations through Staff Talks The 6th edition of Staff Talks between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman took place from June 4 to 5 in New Delhi, as announced by the Ministry of Defence. The discussions aimed to enhance the defense relations between India and Oman in the...
06 Jun, 2024, 06.09 PM ISTUS court to hear challenges to potential TikTok ban in September A U.S. appeals court sets a fast-track schedule to consider challenges to a new law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban, joined by TikTok, ByteDance, and TikTok content creators.
29 May, 2024, 09.58 AM ISTRCB's Virat Kohli wins Orange Cap in IPL 2024, becomes first Indian to secure honour twice Virat Kohli clinches the Orange Cap in IPL 2024, becoming the only Indian to achieve this feat twice with 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75, including a century and five fifties.
26 May, 2024, 10.53 PM ISTDeployment of force at LAC with China now abnormal: S Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the abnormal deployment of forces at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, response to the Galwan clash, Rajiv Gandhi's visit to China in 1988, the impact of COVID lockdown, and concerns about ...
15 May, 2024, 11.11 AM ISTSleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats The remote coastal town of Santa Ana in the Philippines is gaining strategic importance as a potential site for U.S. military encampment under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. This agreement comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S....
13 May, 2024, 10.01 AM ISTSelf-reliance key to deal with future security challenges: Army chief Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasized the need for India to develop indigenous capabilities to address future security challenges, as warfare has evolved into new domains like space, cyber, and information systems. He highlighted the importance of t...
30 Apr, 2024, 07.38 PM ISTNavy should remain operationally ready to deter adversaries: Navy chief Admiral Tripathi Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, the newly appointed Chief of the Naval Staff, emphasized the need for the Indian Navy to maintain operational readiness to deter adversaries at sea. He highlighted the challenges in strategic waterways like the Red Sea...
30 Apr, 2024, 04.35 PM ISTCDS Gen Anil Chauhan concludes France visit, reaffirms strategic partnership Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited France and reaffirmed the long-standing strategic partnership between New Delhi and Paris and further reinforced the bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations, according to an off...
28 Apr, 2024, 08.37 PM ISTIndian Navy conducts mega exercise on East Coast Indian Navy's 'Poorvi Leher' exercise on East Coast validated procedures, demonstrated ordnance delivery capability, highlighted high interoperability with other services, and enhanced readiness to respond to maritime challenges in the region.
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