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Congress manifesto promises scrapping of Agnipath scheme, Parliament oversight for post of NSA

In its manifesto released Friday, Congress says it will bring in a new ‘Operational Directive’ to deal with India’s current two-front challenge, if voted to power at the Centre.

Army proposes test-bed brigades & adversarial force as part of capability development

It also plans to introduce Army Design Bureau (ADB) cells at command level to 'upscale' innovation potential of ADB, whose mandate is to modernise & indigenously develop army equipment

Army Medical Corps celebrates 260th Raising Day

Over 700 veterans of AFMS, as well as civil and service dignitaries, attended the event in New Delhi, a PIB press release stated.

Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi puts focus on modernization and organisational reforms

The conference was attended by the senior leadership of the Indian Army.

Indian Navy team in Germany to inspect AIP tech for new submarines, Spain next

The Navy has insisted on a proven Air Independent Propulsion system for the next generation of submarines that is to be built under P75I, a plan formulated 24 years ago in 2000.

Royal Thai Navy Commander-in-Chief visits India to strengthen defense cooperation

As part of the visit, Admiral Adoong Pan-Iam is also scheduled to meet officials from the Indian Defense Industries and the Department of Defense Production.

India-US conduct joint naval exercise, Tiger Triumph 2024 to enhance HADR operations

The Harbour Phase of the exercise was conducted from Visakhapatnam on March 18 to 25, which included pre-sail discussions, subject matter expert exchanges, sports engagements, and ship boarding drills.

India’s defence exports log all-time high of Rs 21,083 crore in FY 2023-24

Private sector & DPSUs accounted for about 60% & 40% of the total exports. Growth is 32.5 percent as compared to previous fiscal, says defence minister.

Indian Army opens fire at Pakistani drone spotted along LoC, launches search operation

Troops also fired a few rounds after detecting suspicious movement of some persons trying to infiltrate from across the border in Keri sector but they fled towards PoK.

Joint India-US amphibious exercise Tiger Triumph 2024 concludes

The exercise was aimed at promoting better understanding and cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

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CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

India to start delivery of BrahMos missiles and launchers to Philippines tomorrow

India has completed storage-building space in one of the Philippines' islands as part of $374.96 million deal signed in January 2022.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.