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Border tensions a challenge to defence resources, but govt will ensure success, Rajnath says

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says a realistic assessment of resources is required and the available budget should be efficiently utilised to address all challenges.

Can’t rule out probability of Ladakh skirmish, but China faces logistical issues — Dhanoa

Former IAF chief B.S. Dhanoa said on paper China's air force has huge capability and a much larger economy funding its defence budget, but on the ground, several logistical issues work against it.

More security issues may arise before India in future, says Rajnath Singh

Attending the Military Literature Festival, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that he wishes future generations understand the history of India, especially that of the border.

INS Viraat dismantling has begun, but a final effort is still on to convert it into museum

Envitech Marine Consultants is hopeful of getting NOC from the government. But shipbreaker has already begun the dismantling process.

Govt sanctions 6 new ‘eyes in the sky’ worth Rs 10,994 crore for Air Force

Govt has also sanctioned Navy's proposal to acquire ship-launched, unmanned aerial systems for Rs 1,000 crore.

Ballistic missile submarine Arighat in final stages of trials, to be commissioned early 2021

Once Arighat is commissioned, India will have two operational SSBNs that are equipped with the 750-KM range K-15 missile, designed for retaliatory nuclear strikes.

Vice Admiral Srikant, Navy’s senior-most submariner, dies of Covid-19

Expressing his condolences, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted saying he was deeply pained at the untimely demise of Director General Seabird.

India working on next ‘Astra’ missile with 160 km range as Mk1 is integrated in IAF & Navy

The DRDO expects to complete the extension of range by May 2022. Astra is an indigenous beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile.

China’s development work going on in Tibet, India ready for any eventuality, says CDS Rawat

General Rawat said there shouldn't be much concern over it as India is also carrying out similar activities and stated that the forces have adequate reserves to counter any threat.

China engaging in unprovoked aggression and projection of power, Rajnath Singh says

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at a FICCI event, also said India is far ahead of China when it comes to soft power.

On Camera

Rural Punjab is a time capsule. Its new story is the old one: declining economy, rising religiosity, bad politics

Radicalism is back in Punjab, especially in zones where Sikhs form a large rural majority, and three of the five prominent political forces in this election are playing with it.

Ahead of election results, new govt data shows India’s GDP surged 8.2% in 2023-24

Strong 2023-24 growth was bolstered by 7.8% growth in last quarter of FY24. Govt had estimated 7.6-8% growth for the year.

Meet the Chinese Army’s newest recruit — a gun-toting ‘robo-dog’ with an automatic rifle on its back

The mechanical canine, showcased at the annual 15-day Golden Dragon 2024 exercise, can move forward and backward, jump, and lie down like real canines.

Modi interviews, gaffe-free Rahul, Amit Shah’s rise — 10 hot takes from 44-day elections

2024 was a one-candidate election. Modi was the only candidate for whom BJP sought votes, and he was the only opponent most of its rivals wanted defeated.