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CDS Gen Chauhan admits to losses during Op Sindoor, rejects Pakistan’s claim of 6 fighters downed

In interview with Bloomberg TV, CDS terms Pakistan’s claim it shot down 6 IAF aircraft ‘absolutely incorrect’; tells Reuters IAF ‘flew all types of aircraft with all types of ordinances on 10 May’.

All about J-35A, the Chinese fifth-generation stealth fighter Pakistan plans to acquire

Pakistan is said to have finalised the purchase of up to 40 stealth fighters. If the delivery takes place, it will mark the first international export of the Chinese aircraft.

CDS speaks out on Op Sindoor—from nuclear to losses & disinformation to Chinese role

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan noted that while Pakistan may have leveraged Chinese commercial satellite imagery, there is no proof of real-time targeting support.

Chinese admiral sacked as Xi’s purge of military brass continues, another CMC top dog still missing

Xi's anti-graft drive amongst PLA echelons continues, with Admiral Miao Hua facing potentially more severe charges than corruption.

1st batch of women cadets graduates from NDA, ex-Army chief hails big step for ‘women-led development’

The NDA began admitting women in 2022. The 17 female cadets will proceed to their respective pre-commissioning training academies for the final phase of training before commissioning.

India used this battlefield hack to keep Soviet-era missile systems firing against Pakistan in Op Sindoor

With spares unavailable, India’s armed forces turned to battlefield improvisation of decades-old systems to keep air defences lethal & unbreached during Pakistan’s attacks.

From non-delivery of fighters to constant delays & ‘black sheep’, IAF chief speaks out

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh said IAF was mostly outward looking when it came to procurements but a 'rap on the knuckles' made it look inwards, adding that 'atmanirbharta' is key.

Chose restraint, could’ve done more—Rajnath on Op Sindoor; adds many in PoK seek reunification

Speaking at inaugural plenary of CII Annual Business Summit, Singh also underlines role of homegrown defence systems during and in aftermath of Operation Sindoor.

Estonia courting India with eye on strategic tech ties, from robotics to cybersecurity & AI

The Baltic nation has built a robust digital ecosystem, which in turn has strengthened its cybersecurity infra. It has also significantly increased investment in its defence sector.

3 oceans & a crew of 2 on historic voyage: Women Navy officers to return home after 8 months at sea

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K & Roopa A’s expedition aboard INSV Tarini is the first-ever such global circumnavigation by Indian women in a double-handed mode.

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Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?