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We were shocked, woke up to deafening sounds of explosions — residents on Jammu drone attack

Two 'low-intensity explosions' were reported Sunday by the Indian Air Force in Jammu, one of which caused minor damage to the roof of a building while the other exploded in an open area.

Rajnath Singh reviews India’s military preparedness in Ladakh during 3-day visit

The Defence Minister's visit comes two days after India and China held a fresh round of diplomatic talks to resolve the prolonged military standoff at Ladakh.

Jammu drone attack, a first in India, signals new terror challenge. NIA could take over probe

One of the two IEDs fell on an administrative building close to the helicopter hangar and exploded, causing a hole in the roof. The other fell in an open area.

Rajnath in Ladakh, thanks soldiers for ‘exemplary’ dedication as standoff with China continues

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is in Ladakh to review India's military preparedness. Accompanied by Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, he also met armed forces veterans in Leh.

Suspected spy running a canteen in Army area detained in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer: A man was detained by the intelligence agency of the Indian Army on suspicion of espionage in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district, officials said on...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to Vice Air Chief over twin explosions at Jammu IAF base

Investigators are also examining the possible use of drones to drop the explosives at the airport that has various assets of the IAF.

IAF chief RKS Bhadauria arrives in Dhaka for 3-day visit to expand military ties

Chief of Air Staff RKS Bhadauria's trip to Bangladesh comes two months after Army Chief Gen. MM Naravane visited to the country.

Drones used to drop bombs on IAF station in Jammu, first of its kind attack in India

Two IAF personnel sustained 'very minor' injuries. While no fighters are based at the Jammu technical airport, the base has helicopters like Mi17 and transport aircraft.

Rajnath Singh to visit Ladakh for 3 days, review India’s operational readiness

The Defence Minister's visit comes two days after India and China held a fresh round of diplomatic talks to resolve the prolonged military standoff that began in early May 2020.

‘150 died without vaccine’: Retired Gorkha soldiers from Nepal write to Gen Naravane for doses

Letter said the 150 retired Gorkha soldiers who died of Covid in Nepal were yet to receive a single dose of vaccine. They have asked for 3 lakh shots from India.

On Camera

India’s aviation crisis is all about too big to tame

Nobody is safe in a market where competition is stunted and choice limited. For the industry, meaningful reform will have to start with the government itself.

South rising, west slipping: India’s export map is being redrawn, shows RBI data

Data shows re-alignment in India’s exports, with Tamil Nadu & Telangana posting strong growth in 2024-25 as traditional heavyweights Gujarat & Maharashtra see declines. Gujarat still leads, though.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.