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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.

Nirmala Sitharaman meets IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, speaks to him about his captivity in Pakistan

The defence minister met Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman at a medical facility of the Indian Air Force in New Delhi.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

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?