Defence

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin convened in Washington DC today for a significant bilateral meeting to enhance defence cooperation, industrial collaboration, and regional security. The talks at the Pentagon underscored the deepening ties between India and the United States in the defence sector. During the meeting, Rajnath […]

SRINAGAR: In an exclusive conversation with The New Indian, Director General of Police J&K Rashmi Ranjan Swain said “Local support for terrorists is virtually nonexistent. We have already eliminated two terrorists in Kathua and are intensifying our search efforts.” “This success is largely due to assistance from the local community. Local villagers are providing valuable […]

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that India would track everyone down, “even from the depths of the seas”, and take action against those behind attacks on Merchant Navy ships. He issued the warning at the commissioning of INS Imphal, the third in the series of ‘Vishakhapatnam-class’ warships developed and designed by […]

IMPHAL: The Naga Women Union (NWU) raised a poignant call to halt the harassment and alleged abduction of Naga women amid the tumultuous situation in Manipur, on Friday. As the festive spirit of Christmas envelops the region, the union’s President, Ch. Priscilla Thiumai denounced the disturbing trend of miscreants perpetuating coercion through extortion. The union […]

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, a vital maritime passage connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean, is experiencing disruptions that could have severe repercussions on Indian trade and the global economy. This crucial waterway is responsible for facilitating over 50 per cent of India’s trade activities, with a substantial portion […]