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“Women Officers Are Torchbearers of Change”: Rajnath Singh on UN Peacekeepers

By Khushboo Kumari August 22, 2025 15 countries 75 Years of Indian Peacekeeping Armed forces Armenia Blue Helmet Odyssey blue helmets Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping Chief of the Army Staff child protection Conduct and Discipline Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Diplomats diversity DR Congo Egypt equality future vision gender equality gender parity General Upendra Dwivedi global connection global security humanitarian access inclusive leadership india India’s legacy Indian Army veterans Indian women officers innovations internally displaced people International Humanitarian Law interns Ivory Coast Kenya Kyrgyz Republic Liberia Local Communities Malaysia Manekshaw Centre Ministry of Defence Ministry of External Affairs morocco Nepal peace and security peacekeeping platinum jubilee protection Protection of Civilians Rajnath Singh Refugees role models senior officials sexual violence prevention Sierra Leone South Block Sri Lanka Tanzania torchbearers of change troop-contributing countries UN contingents UN experts UN Journal 2025 UN missions United Nations Women Military Officers Course UNWMOC-2025 Uruguay Vietnam Women and Children women military officers Women Peacekeepers

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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Lt Gen JP Mathew Retires After 39 Years of Distinguished Service as CISC

By Khushboo Kumari April 30, 2025 Aatmanirbhar Bharat academia Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Chief of Integrated Defence Staff CISC College of Defence Management Colonel of the Regiment December 1985 Defence Cyber Agency defence industry Defence Services Staff College Defence Space Agency diversity HADR Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief inclusion Indian Air Force Indian Army Indian Navy international defence forums January 2022 jointness Lt Gen JP Mathew Military Institute of Technology National Defence Academy national war memorial operational reform operational synergy Param Vishisht Seva Medal Punjab Regiment regional defence cooperation Retirement Self-reliant India South Block strategic integration superannuation technological advancement Tri-Service Guard of Honour Uttam Yudh Seva Medal Vishisht Seva Medal women in armed forces

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant General JP Mathew, one of India’s most distinguished military officers, officially relinquished the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) today…

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Indian Navy, Kirloskar Sign ₹270 Crore Deal for 6MW Marine Engine

By Khushboo Kumari April 2, 2025 50% indigenous content 6MW medium-speed marine diesel engine 70% funding Aatmanirbharta Collaboration Defense collaboration defense industrial ecosystem Defense Innovation defense manufacturing defense manufacturing capabilities defense production Defense self-reliance defense technologies Design and Development domestic manufacturers domestic manufacturing economic benefits financial burden Foreign exchange foreign OEMs funding geopolitical landscape global defense market Government of India Indian coast guard Indian Navy Indian Ocean Region Indigenous Content innovation Kirloskar Oil Engines Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited Make-I category marine engines marine propulsion military equipment national defense New Delhi Operational readiness Power Generation Prime Minister Narendra Modi private sector Project Sanction Order propulsion self-reliance self-reliance in defense South Block strategic benefits ₹270 crore

NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy has signed a Project Sanction Order for the design and development of a 6MW medium-speed marine diesel engine with Kirloskar…

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Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD Signs Rs 6,900 Crore Contracts for Advanced Artillery and Mobility Vehicles

By Khushboo Kumari March 26, 2025 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems 900 crore Aatmanirbhar Bharat accuracy ARDE Armament Research and Development Establishment artillery regiments ATAGS Bharat Forge Limited capital procurement defence infrastructure Defence Secretary defense preparedness defense production DRDO economic growth Employment opportunities Financial Year 2024-25 High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles Import dependence Indian defense manufacturers Indian defense manufacturing indigenous defense ecosystem indigenous defense production lethality long-range precision strike Make in India military hardware Ministry of Defence MoD modernizing armed forces National Security New Delhi private sector Pune Rajesh Kumar Singh Rs 1.40 lakh crore Rs 6 self-reliance South Block strategic capabilities Tata Advanced System Limited

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has inked contracts worth Rs 6,900 crore with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited. These agreements,…

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Lt Gen JP Mathew Retires After 39 Years of Distinguished Service as CISC

Indian Navy, Kirloskar Sign ₹270 Crore Deal for 6MW Marine Engine

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD Signs Rs 6,900 Crore Contracts for Advanced Artillery and Mobility Vehicles

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