India, Oman hold five-day air exercise ‘Eastern Bridge-VI’
The Indo-Oman exercise, Eastern Bridge-VI (2022) was successfully conducted at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 21 to 25 February 2022, informed the Ministry of Defence on Saturday. According to the ministry, the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) participated with Indian Air Force (lAF) in the exercise which was aimed at providing operational exposure and undertaking mutual exchange of best practices, towards enhancing operational capabilities of both the Air Forces. Senior officers from both sides who visited Air Force Station Jodhpur during this exercise included RAFO’s Director General Operations and IAF South Western Air Command’s Senior Air Staff Officer, said the ministry. The ministry further stated
Russia Vetoes Against UNSC Resolution Against It After War With Ukraine
 Russia on Friday vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution on Ukraine, while India, China, and UAE abstained from the vote. The vote was 11 in favour, one against, and three abstentions. India abstained from voting saying that the path of the “diplomacy was given up”. “India’s deeply disturbed by the recent turn of developments in Ukraine. We urge that all efforts are made for the immediate cessation of violence and hostilities,” said India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, TS Tirumurti at the UNSC meeting on Ukraine. “It is a matter of regret that the path of diplomacy was
Big success for security forces in Shopian, 2 terrorists killed in encounter
Indian Army has got great success in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir and security forces have killed 2 terrorists. Giving information, an officer of Jammu and Kashmir Police said that in the joint action of Indian Army and Police, two terrorists have been killed in Amshipora area of ​​Shopian district. According to a police official, based on intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in Amshipora area of ​​Shopian district in south Kashmir, security forces cordoned off and launched a search operation there. After this the terrorists started firing on the security forces, after which the soldiers also retaliated
PM Narendra Modi Address Aatmanirbharta in Defence – Call to Action Webinar
 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India has been focusing on ‘aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in its defence sector in the last few years and the Union Budget 2022 shows this commitment. PM Modi addressed a webinar titled ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence – Call to Action’ where he highlighted the role of Budget 2022-23 in contributing towards India’s self-reliance in the defence sector. In the last few years, India has been focusing on ‘aatmanirbharta’ in its defence sector. You can see the commitment for it in this year’s budget too”: PM Modi said in the post-budget webinar, as quoted by news
Battle tanks and artillery guns from China turn faulty for Pakistan
Pakistan which has long depended on western equipment for its armed forces is facing quality and reliability issues with newly inducted Chinese equipment, with a main battle tank failing post delivery tests and a freshly procured heavy artillery gun facing multiple technical issues during firing trials. Sources have told ET that there have also been delays in supply of field artillery guns by China’s NORINCO (North Industries Corporation) and the production of main battle tanks have been temporarily halted as investigations are on to determine the reason for the faults. In an attempt to increase its artillery firepower, the Pakistani Army received at least eight of
Army Service Corps (ASC) hockey team returns to Jalandhar
The Indian Army’s Army Service Corps (ASC) hockey team has returned to the city of sports, Jalandhar after 21 years. A local army spokesman said on Wednesday that 21 years ago the players of the army’s ASC hockey team were sent to their respective places of deployment. Players used to gather from there to take part in camps in Bangalore. Now once again, the Indian Army has sent all the hockey players of the Army Service Corps to a center in Jalandhar Cantt. A welcome ceremony was held when the army hockey team reached Jalandhar. Olympian Brigadier Harcharan Singh and
Army Jawan Praveen Kumar Died due to suffocation not heart attack
A new twist has come in the case of the death of Jawan Praveen Kumar Diedin village Dudiwala Kishanpura a week ago. Earlier, where the cause of death of the soldier was said to be a heart attack, but the post-mortem report has revealed a shocking thing. In the post-mortem report submitted by the board panel, it has been told that death was due to suffocation due to strangulation. Now, registering a case of murder, Badhra police have started investigation by forming special teams. 35-year-old Praveen Kumar, resident of village Dudiwala Kishanpura, was posted in the Indian Army as a
Indian Army Bans 5 Breeds of Pet dogs inside Delhi Cantt area
If you are also fond of keeping dogs and you have kept one of the Rottweiler, Pit Bull American Bull Dog, Bull Mastiff or German Shepherd (Rottweiler, Pit Bull, American Bull Dog, Bull Mastiff and German Shepherd) in your house So, be careful. Last year, on 29 December 2021, a 5-year-old son of an army officer living in Pratap Chowk area of ​​Delhi was attacked by a Rottweiler breed dog of another army officer living in the same locality. The child was badly injured in this attack. Keeping this incident in mind, the Indian Army has banned the rearing of
China sanctions Lockheed, Raytheon over Taiwan arms sales
China has placed Lockheed Martin Corp and Raytheon Technologies Corp under sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan, the government said on Monday, at least the third time it has announced punishments against the U.S. companies. The sanctions are countermeasures against the two companies over a $100-million Feb. 7 arms sale that “undermined China’s security interests, seriously undermined China-U.S. relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”, foreign ministry spokesman Wenbin said at a regular news briefing. Beijing views the self-ruled island of Taiwan as a breakaway province that must accept Chinese sovereignty and has never renounced the use of
Indian Navy “highly successful” in maintaining safety of seas says President Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said the Indian Navy’s constant vigil, prompt response to incidents and untiring efforts have been highly successful in maintaining the safety of the seas as India believed in security and growth for all in the region, with focus on cooperative measures for sustainable use of oceans. Addressing the Naval fleet during the President’s Fleet Review-2022 off the Visakhapatnam coast in Bay of Bengal, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces said the excellent parade of ships, aircraft and submarines showcased the professional competence and determination of the maritime services of the nation. The parade also