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Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba warns of terrorists planning attack through sea

Lanba was addressing a gathering of global experts at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in New Delhi.

China defence spending set to rise by 7.5% as Xi scales up military

The budget growth target, lower than last year, will still be enough for Xi Jinping's plans to build a world-class military by 2050.

Pakistani drone violates Indian air space along international border, shot down by IAF

According to defence sources, the drone was spotted in an area where, on 27 February, the Pakistan Air Force had attempted intrusion with 10-12 aircraft.

Pakistan subjected Wing Commander Abhinandan to loud music & bright lights to break him

Pakistan’s ISI wanted to break captured IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by keeping him disoriented and sleep-deprived, say defence sources.

IAF chief mentioned a 1965 legend: Here’s the story of Squadron Leader Devayya

In IAF’s history, the 1965 dogfight is counted as among the finest. Courtesy that, Squadron Leader Devayya was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.

We hit target, we don’t count casualties: IAF chief on Pakistan strike

Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa says IAF not in business of counting casualties, refuses to comment on PM Modi's claim that Rafale would've changed outcome.

PM Modi inaugurates Indo-Russian joint venture, which will end Army’s long quest for rifles

At least 6.5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles will be made by the new joint venture at Amethi’s Korwa Ordnance Factory. They will replace the Army’s INSAS rifle.

Abhinandan Varthaman underwent mental harassment in Pak custody, says report

After spending nearly 60 hours in Pakistani custody, the IAF pilot was evaluated on his physical and psychological state for signs of torture.

Pakistan has reopened airspace over Lahore near its border with India

While tensions between India and Pakistan may be easing, skirmishes are still occurring.

Jaish-e-Mohammed admits Indian attack on Balakot, urges Pakistanis to join Kashmir jihad

An audio recording of a Jaish event in Peshawar also criticises Pakistani PM Imran Khan for releasing captured Indian fighter pilot Abhinandan.

On Camera

Rajkummar Rao must keep his chin up. Questions will be asked and he’s no victim

Rajkummar Rao now looks pretty much unrecognisable. It doesn’t take much to deduce that eyebrows will be raised, and questions will be asked about his face.

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares drop 10% after RBI bans it from taking new customers via digital channels

The private lender's shares tumbled to be top Nifty 50 loser after India's central bank barred it from taking on new customers through online and mobile banking channels.

Russia-Ukraine war a gold mine for US, British defence firms — sales rocket, stock prices soar

Such has been the growth in the defence sector that companies are spending billions of dollars on buying back their own shares with record number of orders in pipeline and counting.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.