Praveer Ranjan Takes Charge as CISF DG: India’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), two senior IPS officers of the 1993 batch have taken charge of key paramilitary organisations. Praveer Ranjan has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), while Praveen Kumar has been appointed as the Director General […]
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Major General G. Srinivas Takes Charge as Commandant of CDM, Secunderabad
Major General G. Srinivas Takes Charge as Commandant of CDM, Secunderabad: Major General G. Srinivas has officially assumed charge as the Commandant of the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad. He takes over from Lieutenant General Harsh Chhibber, who has been promoted to the position of Director General Information Systems.Major General Srinivas was entrusted with […]
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958: The Assam government recently extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, in three districts for another six months. It is a law enacted by the Parliament in 1958 which gives the armed forces special powers and immunity to maintain public order in “disturbed areas”. It can […]
Jal Prahar 2025
Jal Prahar 2025: The Indian Navy recently concluded the ‘Jal Prahar 2025’ joint exercise with the Indian Army to enhance amphibious operations along the eastern seaboard. Jal Prahar 2025 is a biannual joint amphibious exercise conducted by the Indian Navy in close coordination with the Indian Army The Jal Prahar 2025 showcased synergy, coordination, and […]
India test-fires Agni-Prime missile from rail-based mobile launcher
India test-fires Agni-Prime missile from rail-based mobile launcher: India successfully test-fired the Agni-Prime intermediate-range missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, a first-of-its-kind launch that enhances mobility and stealth in strategic deterrence. Agni-Prime (Agni-P): A next-generation, nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile. Part of India’s Agni missile series, designed to strengthen strategic deterrence under the Strategic Forces Command […]
Centre Extends General Anil Chauhan’s Tenure as Chief of Defence Staff Till 2026
Centre Extends General Anil Chauhan’s Tenure as Chief of Defence Staff Till 2026: The Government of India has extended the tenure of General Anil Chauhan as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, till May 30, 2026, following approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). The decision, announced […]
India’s First Overseas Defence Facility in Morocco
India’s First Overseas Defence Facility in Morocco: The Defence Minister of India inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems Limited’s (TASL) defence manufacturing facility in Morocco and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation with Morocco, marking a historic milestone in India-Morocco defence ties.It is the first overseas defence facility by an Indian private company; largest […]
Exercise Cold Start
Exercise Cold Start: India will hold a mega tri-service drone drill ‘Cold Start’ in Madhya Pradesh in October 2025.It will be the largest joint exercise on drones and counter-drone systems since Operation Sindoor. It is a tri-service military exercise focused on testing drones and counter-drone systems. Designed to simulate aerial threats and defence responses in […]
Russia to Complete S‑400 Missile System Deliveries to India by 2026
Russia to Complete S‑400 Missile System Deliveries to India by 2026: India’s long-awaited S‑400 missile deal with Russia is heading toward completion, with the final delivery scheduled for 2026. Signed in 2018, the agreement includes five S‑400 Triumf air defence systems aimed at significantly strengthening India’s airspace defence capabilities. With four systems already delivered, the […]
Indian Navy to commission ‘Androth’, the second ASW Shallow Water Craft
Indian Navy to commission ‘Androth’, the second ASW Shallow Water Craft: The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on October 6, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. […]
