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India, China stand-off to continue through winter after no breakthrough at talks

New Delhi: The stand-off between India and China in eastern Ladakh, which has entered its seventh month, is set to continue through winter with...

Armed forces must be ready to combat hybrid threats, says IAF chief RKS Bhadauria

Bhadauria in his address at the convocation ceremony of 139th NDA course stressed on the need for integrated synergistic approach to all military operations.

India will not accept changes to LAC, status quo has to be restored, says CDS Rawat

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat says China facing unanticipated consequences for Ladakh. He says probability of full scale conflict is low, but LAC confrontations could turn into larger conflict.

India firm, won’t agree to one-sided disengagement in Ladakh at talks with China today

India, China military commanders will meet at Chushul-Moldo for the eighth round of Corps Commander-level talks. It is learnt that no major breakthrough is expected.

Army chief Naravane meets Nepalese counterpart, discusses ways to enhance friendship

General Naravane is currently in Kathmandu on a three-day visit on the invitation of Purna Chandra Thapa and is scheduled to meet Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli Friday.

India determined to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity, says Rajnath Singh

Addressing a National Defence College seminar, Rajnath also talked about importance of peaceful resolution of differences as border standoff with China enters the seventh month.

Proposal to increase retirement age, cut down pension in armed forces irks officers, veterans

A note by the Department of Military Affairs, headed by CDS General Bipin Rawat, proposes changes to the retirement age and pension policy, which could potentially cut costs.

National Defence College to add more seats for Nepal & Bangladesh, says defence secretary 

Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar says new seats are also being planned for Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Philippines, Indonesia and Maldives.

Malabar naval exercise begins as India, Australia, Japan, US kick-off Phase 1 off Vizag coast

The Malabar naval exercise, which began in 1992 as an India-US one, sees the participation of Australia for the first time in 13 years.

Work on border roads, bridges surged 75% in 7 states, UTs bordering China, Pakistan in 2 yrs

Defence ministry data shows the work includes roads & bridges at strategic locations in border towns in Ladakh, J&K and Arunachal, aimed at faster deployment of military when required.

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Pakistani fundamentalists closer to controlling state. Now the battle is over baby milk bank

Islamic clerics push back against human milk banks as Shari’a proscribes marriages between so-called milk siblings. But several Islamic countries, including Iran, operate them.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.