A motorised paraglider dropped bombs on a Buddhist festival in Myanmar’s Sagaing region, killing dozens and injuring many. Eyewitnesses blame the military. Casualty figures vary due to restricted access. The attack follows a pattern of junta use of paragliders in contested areas.
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Rajnath Singh emphasized that national security is a shared responsibility. He praised citizen support during Operation Sindoor, highlighting the mission’s decisive blow to terrorism. Singh stressed the importance of integrating defense, education, and sports to build a strong, self-reliant India and encouraged youth to pursue officer roles.
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India’s DRDO successfully flight-tested the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off Odisha. The multi-layered system, comprising QRSAM missiles, VSHORADS missiles, and a high-power laser DEW, destroyed multiple UAV targets. The tests confirmed the system’s effectiveness in protecting against various aerial threats.
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Rajnath Singh interacted with women military officers from 15 nations attending the UN Women Military Officers Course in New Delhi. The course aims to build their capacity for UN missions, promoting gender parity in peacekeeping. Singh highlighted India’s commitment and unveiled a journal celebrating India’s peacekeeping contributions.
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NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted two consecutive flight tests of the indigenously developed Pralay missile on July 28…
View More DRDO Successfully Conducts Back-to-Back Flight Tests of Pralay Missile, Paving Way for Armed Forces Induction
Governments desperate to save face often declare “normalcy” before it exists. But no decree, no press release, and no tourism ad can overwrite reality. Kashmir…
View More The Price of Pretence: Pahalgam and Beyond
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a comprehensive review of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020. The initiative aims to align the…
View More MoD Begins Overhaul of Defence Acquisition Procedure, Invites Suggestions
Lovely Professional University (LPU) has launched the Jai Jawan Scholarship to provide free online education to over 22 lakh armed forces and paramilitary personnel and their families, reaffirming its commitment to national service and empowerment through education.
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NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at boosting the morale of India’s armed forces, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited the Suratgarh…
View More CDS General Anil Chauhan Visits Forward Bases, Commends AF’s Valour and Readiness
NEW DELHI: Lovely Professional University (LPU) has announced the termination of all its Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Turkey and Azerbaijan. The university…
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NEW DELHI: As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the new Multi Agency…
View More Amit Shah Inaugurates New Multi Agency Centre, Calls ‘Operation Sindoor’ Symbol of Modi’s Strong Political Will
NEW DELHI: India’s fight against terrorism is now an integral part of its national defence doctrine, declared Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while addressing air warriors…
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