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Sunday, November 23, 2025
TopicArmed services

Topic: Armed services

Defence Secretary spells out big procurement push, overhaul of system

Ministry is on pace right now to sign the largest number of contracts ever in our history this fiscal, says Rajesh Kumar Singh

Tri-service contingent, pilots — why this year’s Republic Day Parade is set to be ‘women-centric’

All-women tri-service contingent will consist of 144 women Agniveers. Republic Day Parade flypast will include debut of IAF's 1st C-295 aircraft & 'Tejas' formation.

India’s three former service chiefs held a closed-door meet in Taiwan. Here’s the inside story

Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria (IAF), Karambir Singh (Navy), and Manoj Mukund Naravane (Army) were invited by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Ketagalan Forum.

MoD ‘empire’ has struck back on PM Modi’s CDS reform. But he must stay his course

It was probably too much to expect that the CDS could bring about the politically mandated changes despite friction between MoD and the Services.

On Camera

New labour codes are a simplification that’s been long overdue. Its a strategic shift

Imposition of formal rights and digital compliance mechanisms introduces new expectations for both employers and workers. This transition will require sustained awareness efforts.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

From a small Kangra village to Tejas cockpit: IAF fighter pilot Namansh Syal’s journey cut short

Wing Commander Namansh Syal is survived by his wife, their 6-year-old daughter and his mother. Back in his native village, relatives and neighbours wait for his remains for last rites.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.