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Drone brought down in Rajasthan, Pakistan continues shelling along LoC in Kashmir: Indian Army

There was shelling with mortars and the firing of small arms by Pakistan in the early hours of the day.

‘Missing’ jawan has not been kidnapped by militants, is safe: Govt dismisses reports

A defence spokesperson Saturday said the reports of the abduction of the jawan from Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir were incorrect.

India’s strike on JeM camp in Pakistan achieved its desired objective, says Modi govt

The external affairs ministry said it was unfortunate that Pakistan still continues to deny JeM's own claim of carrying out the Pulwama attack.

How Pakistan created doubt before India woke up to its information war

Besides claiming to have 2 Indian pilots and even an Israeli pilot in custody, Pakistan also placed a dead crow in Balakot as part of its propaganda war.

IPS officer to take up post at Indian Army HQ to deal with human rights issues

Approved under a plan called 'Reorganisation of the Army headquarters', the move is part of a major restructuring of the armed forces.

Pakistan lodges FIR against unidentified IAF pilots for bombing & destroying trees in Balakot

The FIR by Pakistan's forestry department details the damage suffered by 19 trees after unidentified Indian fighter jets 'hastily dropped their payload'.

MiG-21 fighter jet crashes at Bikaner, pilot ejects safely

The aircraft took off from the Nal airbase near Bikaner on a routine mission.

US to no longer release details on number of civilians killed in its drone strikes

US govt was earlier required to publish an annual report on the number of civilians killed in drone strikes on high-value terrorists in countries like Pakistan.

India and Russia ink $3 billion deal for lease of third nuclear submarine

The Akula-class Russian submarine, expected to arrive in 2025, will be named Chakra III after its predecessors, and will be fitted with Indian systems.

Former Pakistan president Musharraf says JeM carried out attacks in India during his tenure

Musharraf, who also served as the Pakistan army chief, said that the military action against JeM should have been taken earlier.

On Camera

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, trained dogs and horses to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P....

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?