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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicIndian armed forces

Topic: Indian armed forces

15 Vir Chakras awarded for Op Sindoor, 9 go to IAF pilots who struck Pakistani terror camps

For the first time, 2 Agniveers were awarded the Sena Medal for Operation Sindoor roles, among others. A 3rd Agniveer received a Mention in Despatches.

Estonia courting India with eye on strategic tech ties, from robotics to cybersecurity & AI

The Baltic nation has built a robust digital ecosystem, which in turn has strengthened its cybersecurity infra. It has also significantly increased investment in its defence sector.

‘Nothing in Pakistan is beyond the reach of Indian Army,’ says J&K LG Manoj Sinha

While speaking to the army soldiers deployed along LoC in the J&K’s Tangdhar, Sinha said,” We have never been in favour of war. We want to live in peace.”

India inflicted a psychological defeat on Pakistan—by the skin of its teeth

As Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu said, ‘To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.’

CDS, service chiefs brief President Murmu about Operation Sindoor at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The Indian President Wednesday commended the valour and dedication of the Armed Forces.

Rajnath Singh holds high-level meeting with CDS, defence secy, chiefs of Army, Navy

In the meeting Tuesday in New Delhi, Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi were present.

LIVE | India-Pakistan: Strikes across 9 terror hubs in Pakistan left over 100 terrorists dead, says DGMO

LIVE UPDATES | India-Pakistan: At an official press briefing, India says the Indian armed forces have been instructed to adhere to the ceasefire understanding.

After Pakistani drone strikes, Rajnath Singh conducts review meeting, top military officers attend

The Defence Minister was accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Staff, and Defence Secretary RK Singh.

Operation Sindoor: Explosions, blackouts, emergency announcements in Pakistan after India strikes

Three major explosions, according to accounts on social media, were reported in Pakistan's Bahawalpur, the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammad.

‘If you want to go to war, then select Amarjeet Singh Kalkat as Chief of Army Staff’

In IPKF GOC Gen Kalkat’s passing today, the Army lost a veteran with the unusual qualities of cerebral soldiering, impeccable manners, a personal style that is gradually becoming endangered, and above all, a sense of humour.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.