Defence News

J&K shelling: All schools in Rajouri remain shut after 4 soldiers' death in Pak firing along LoC

"In wake of ceasefire violations, we have closed all 84 schools as a precautionary measure and have pressed into action our emergency evacuation teams," Rajouri's District Collector said.

Feb 5, 2018

US Air Force chief flies India's fighter aircraft Tejas, looks forward to stronger sky ties

General David L Goldfein, who visited India on Friday, called Tejas a powerful and best combat aircraft.

Feb 4, 2018

Man declared medically unfit by CISF over tattoo gets relief from Bombay High Court

Shridhar Mahadeo Pakhare had appealed to Bombay HC that he had tried to remove the tattoo through laser treatment and he had almost removed 90 percent of the tattoo.

Feb 2, 2018

IAF Group Captain held for spying in New Delhi; was Facebook and Whatsapp used for honey trap?

The senior IAF officer was allegedly lured into a honey trap and was blackmailed to share crucial defence data with a woman.

Feb 1, 2018

After Kalvari and Khanderi, Indian Navy gets third Scorpene-class submarine Karanj

INS Karanj (S52) is a Scorpene-class submarine and equipped with a shore integration facility, developed by MDL.

Jan 31, 2018

United States President, Donald John Trump and White House Chief of Staff John Francis Kelly

It's a heresy to say so, but President Trump is right

Without Pakistani military and intelligence establishment's patronage the Afghan Taliban wouldn't exist today.

Jan 29, 2018

Wish to join Indian Air Force? Forget getting tattooed then: Here's why

Indian Air Force rejected a candidate for sporting a permanent tattoo on his hand. Now, Delhi High Court has upheld the decision.

Jan 28, 2018

Sub-zero heroes: Watch ITBP soldiers unfurl the national flag at 18,000 feet on Republic Day

Republic Day 2018: Watch ITBP soldiers unfurl the national flag at 18k feet, in minus 30 degrees in Himalayas

Jan 26, 2018

China crushes Indian diplomacy with Afghan military base move

Chinese military and strategic experts have often gloated that Beijing's increasing show of might in South Asia is in response to India's outings in Southeast Asia

Jan 18, 2018

Pakistan considers 'invitation' after India says it will call Islamabad's 'nuclear bluff'

Pakistan's statements comes just a day after Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said that the Indian forces were ready to call Pakistan's "nuclear bluff"

Jan 14, 2018

3 Indian Army soldiers injured after terrifying free fall from chopper during Army Day rehearsals [Video]

A video has been making rounds on social media which shows the jawans sliding down on a rope tied to the chopper.

Jan 11, 2018

Nirmala Sitharaman withdraws controversial order that downgraded ranks of military officers

The Defence Ministry had earlier down ranked the positions of military officers and made it equal to those of the civil officers. Read on to know more.

Jan 6, 2018