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Defence ministry signs deal with Mahindra Defence to procure 1,300 light combat vehicles

The defence ministry says the vehicle will be authorised to various fighting units for carriage of medium machine guns, automatic grenade launchers and anti-tank guided missiles.

Four LeT militants killed in encounter in Jammu & Kashmir’s Shopian district

According to officials, these militants called themselves as Lashkar-e-Mustafa, but were listed as LeT militants in records. Three pistols & an AK rifle were recovered from the site.

US raises Russian S-400 issue, India says it has diversified portfolio 

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that since there has been no delivery of an S-400 system, the issue of sanctions is not being discussed.

Discussed human rights issues with Modi cabinet, says US Defence Secretary Austin

Austin also said that at no point of time in the last year did the US administration feel that India and China were at the threshold of a war. 

‘New Delhi key to Indo-Pacific’ — Eye on China, India & US call for deepening of defence ties

Both countries identified artificial intelligence, information sharing, logistics, space and cyber as key areas of cooperation besides expanding military-to-military engagement.

How an Indian Army officer ensured a slain Pakistani soldier’s feats in 1971 didn’t go unnoticed

This is the story of Lt Gen. Ved Prakash Airy and Pakistan Army’s Lt Col. Mohd Akram Raja, who died in 1971 while leading a counter-attack against the former’s unit.

Back your rhetoric with solid action — Punjab CM on General Bajwa’s India-Pakistan remark

General Bajwa Thursday said potential for peace and development always remained hostage to issues between Pakistan and India, the two 'nuclear-armed neighbours.'

Not military deals, but China & deeper India ties to be in focus on US defense secy’s visit

Lloyd Austin is first US Secretary of Defense to include India on his maiden trip abroad. His visit begins Friday, and he’s set to meet PM Modi, Rajnath, Jaishankar, and NSA Doval.

Armed Forces Tribunal has 19,000 pending cases, but here’s why this is least of its problems

With a sanction of 17 benches in 11 locations across India, the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) currently operates with just 4 benches in 3 locations.

US Defence Secretary urged to discuss rights issues, Russian S-400 sale during India visit

Lloyd Austin, the first US defence secretary to include India on his maiden foreign trip, is scheduled to meet Rajnath Singh, Jaishankar and Ajit Doval from 19 to 21 March.

On Camera

Faiz Hameed conviction is a message from Munir. He won’t tolerate sympathy for Imran Khan

The political trajectory is clear. Asim Munir is now prepared to convict and sentence Imran Khan for instigating a rebellion against the army chief, with no possibility of mercy.

Goa, Kerala lose sheen as more foreign tourists pick Maharashtra & Bengal, shows RBI data

RBI data shows 26 states and Union Territories couldn’t regain pre-pandemic foreign tourist footfalls in 2024, but domestic tourism surged 27 percent compared to 2019.

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).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.