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Pakistan cleared terrorists from LoC ahead of Imran Khan-Trump meet. Now they are back

An Army official said fresh intelligence reports indicate that 200 to 250 terrorists are back at launch pads along the LoC, waiting to infiltrate into India.

Lt Col Dhoni begins duty with Army troops in Kashmir, could train with special forces

Former Indian cricket captain M.S. Dhoni will live, eat, work and sleep like any regular soldier during his two-week stint in Kashmir.

After 2 months of quiet, Pakistan resumes shelling along LoC, infiltration bids

Pakistan has intensified ceasefire violation after US President Trump raised Kashmir in his meeting with PM Imran Khan, a development seen as a victory in the country.

India-Russia defence ties recover from slump, but aren’t going back to their 1970s heyday

India has a close relationship with Russia again, but it is largely transactional. There are vital security interests and the balance of power to think of.

Indian Army set to take on Russia, China, others in sniping, mountain warfare challenges

A 9-member Army team will take part in Sniper Frontier Competition in Belarus, while an 18-member team will compete in mountain warfare in Russia.

History lesson for Pakistan’s military: IAF’s Keelor brothers shot down PAF jets in 1965

Denzil, Trevor Keelor shot down Pakistan’s Sabre jets in 1965. They were honoured with Vir Chakra, first time two brothers received the award for the same reason.

IAF gets its first 4 attack helicopters as Apache touches down in India

The Apache AH-64E is one of the deadliest attack helicopters, and comes equipped with a cannon, rockets and missiles. IAF believes it’ll be a game-changer.

Days after Trump-Imran meet, US approves deal to monitor 24×7 Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets

Pentagon's decision on military sales worth $125 million will require the assignment of 60 contractor representatives to Pakistan for this purpose.

Need to watch China’s global ambitions & respond within existing budget, says Navy chief

Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh’s remarks come a day after China releases defence white paper, mentioning increased global focus of its military.

Dhoni to patrol, perform guard duty & stay with his battalion in Kashmir from 31 July

Dhoni had announced his unavailability for the Indian team's tour to the West Indies, informing BCCI about his training with the Army.

On Camera

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?