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India spent billions of dollars in Afghanistan over years; built highways, hospitals, Parliament & beyond [details]

Apart from humanitarian assistance during the pandemic, New Delhi has been an integral part of Afghanistan and assisted it with infrastructural projects, human resource development, trade facilities.

Aug 17, 2021

IAF flagged off the expedition on August 1 from New Delhi

Tri-services' women mountaineers climb Mt Manirang; unfurl national flag at 21,652 feet on I-Day [details]

On August 15, four women officers of the tri-services scaled Himachal Pradesh's highest peak Mt. Manirang and unfurled the national flag to celebrate the nation's 75th Independence Day.

Aug 16, 2021

Taliban forces capture Mi-35 chopper gifted by India; Seize 3 major provincial capitals

Although it's a matter of concern for Indian defence authorities, the Taliban cannot use the chopper without trained pilots

Aug 11, 2021

Images of the search operation being undertaken at Ranjit Sagar Dam

Crashed helicopter wreckage identified at Ranjit Sagar dam; hunt for missing pilots on [details]

After eight days of the persistent hunt, the search and recovery operation undertaken by the Indian Army and other defence forces results in the identification of crashed helicopter wreckage in the deep waters of Ranjit Sagar Dam on Wednesday morning.

Aug 11, 2021

Pentagon spokesperson ducks question on exerting pressure on Pakistan over Taliban issue

Kirby was addressing a press conference where; the Pentagon spokesperson was asked on 'pressuring Pakistan to attain a durable peace in Afghanistan'

Aug 10, 2021

Afghanistan requests for 'Robust Air Support' from Indian Air Force as Taliban forces close in

The request has come amidst the statement by General Kenneth McKenzie, chief of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) who recently said that Washington would stop aerial support to Afghan forces after Aug 31

Aug 10, 2021

Why indigenously built INS Vikarant is important for India's strategic interests

Only five or six countries have the potential to build an aircraft carrier; India has now joined this exclusive club

Aug 6, 2021

A video grab of Ranjit Sagar Dam where rescue operation is being held

Army Aviation helicopter crashes at Ranjit Sagar Dam bordering J&K and Punjab

The Indian Army helicopter belonging to the 254 Army Aviation Squadron was operating a low-level flying sortie on Tuesday morning when the incident happened. The reason for the crash-landing is awaited.

Aug 3, 2021

Why is South Korea developing "Iron-Dome" style defence system [Explainer]

Last month, the South Korean government had announced that it would spend $ 2.6 billion on research and development of this new system.

Jul 28, 2021

Chinese incursion: Indian Army deploys Strike Corps in Ladakh [what it means]

A significant decision made as part of the efforts was the dual-tasking of a Strike Corps which means that the Strike Corps, which formerly focused solely on Pakistan, will now be responsible for China as well.

Jul 23, 2021

Modi Govt to tweak British era defence land policy; Says helpful in military modernization [Details]

A non-lapsable fund is expected to be constituted to take care of the modernization needs of the forces which have been a major focus in the last few years.

Jul 20, 2021

China wants PAK to bring terrorists to justice; terminate Dasu Dam contract, mounts pressure [details]

China on Friday demanded that Pakistan bring the perpetrators of a "terrorist act" to justice.

Jul 18, 2021

Indian Navy receives first two Submarine Hunters MH-60 Romeo choppers from US [fascinating facts]

The Indian government had approved the purchase of helicopters in February 2020, ahead of former US President Donald Trump.

Jul 18, 2021

Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) inflicts heavy casualty upon Pakistani Army; kills 11 soldiers [details]

TTP is responsible for a series of terrorist operations in Pakistan, including a recent bombing near the Serena Hotel in Quetta, where the Chinese envoy to Pakistan was staying.

Jul 13, 2021

Pentagon monitoring Taliban's sweeping advances in Afghanistan 'with deep concern'

Return of the Taliban: People recall the dark days where women were pariahs, education a travesty

Ever since the US announced its withdrawal, the Taliban has been creeping closer to capture Kabul. Last week, a Taliban delegation in Moscow even said it controlled 85 per cent of Afghanistan

Jul 12, 2021

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