Russia has asked its Asian allies to ramp up military exercises, claiming “direct threat” from the U.S.-led West in the region. At an SCO meeting, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu tried to convince member states India, China, Iran, Pakistan and others for its proposal. “I believe that everyone present shares the opinion that the deployment of military infrastructure in the region by the United States and its allies is... Read more ..read more

Muzaffarabad: The Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) region has been facing several landslides and a flood-like situation in villages surrounding Muzaffarabad has made it difficult for them to commute during emergencies. Apart from these natural disasters the region is facing a severe economic decline for the past 5 years. On the economic front, the Islamic state has been dealing with backbreaking... Read more ..read more

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to decide in eight weeks a representation seeking the entry of women in the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and Air Force Academy of the Indian Armed Forces through the Combined Defence Services (CDS)... Read more ..read more

The Indian Army has recently given its 'no objection' if a soldier accused of spying is dealt with under the Official Secrets Act (OSA). This case pertains to the transmission of secret information relating to the Indian Army to Pakistan by accused persons with the connivance of a... Read more ..read more

India expects power generation to grow 9.3% to 1,900 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) during the fiscal year through March 2025, internal projections by the federal power ministry reviewed by Reuters show, the fastest pace of growth since at least 2011/12. Searing heatwaves and an uptick in economic activity have resulted in India’s electricity generation growing at an... Read more ..read more

India and Oman will sign a trade deal in the coming months, two Indian government officials said, as New Delhi seeks to expand its ties in the Middle East, where rising tensions are putting major shipping routes at risk. “It will help India with a strategic partner and access to key trade routes in a volatile region,” one official told Reuters. India and Oman have annual trade of less than $13... Read more ..read more

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, conferred Presidential awards on 51 air warriors on Friday. The recipients included three Yudh Seva medallists, seven Vayu Sena medallists (Gallantry), 13 Vayu Sena medallists, and 28 Vishisht Seva medallists. The awards were conferred during the Air Force Investiture Ceremony held near the Param Yodha Sthal, a... Read more ..read more

In a move signifying its aspirations for heightened naval power, Turkey has unveiled plans to construct its first domestically-built aircraft carrier. This ambitious program, announced by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in February 2024, aims to not only bolster Turkey's naval capabilities but also potentially surpass India's current carrier program in terms of size. The new carrier, whose technical... Read more ..read more

The Philippines' purchase of BrahMos missiles from India sends a potent message to Beijing, escalating the stakes in the disputed West Philippine Sea, according to defense expert Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez. In a strongly-worded opinion piece, Jimenez suggests the BrahMos could be deployed as a deterrent against Chinese vessels in the region, where tensions between the... Read more ..read more

Following the acquisition of 12 Rafale from the French Air and Space Force in November 2021, the first six Rafale of the Croatian Air Force – Hrvatsko ratno zrakoplovstvo i protuzra?na obrana (HRZ i PZO) – operated by its pilots trained in France, arrived today at the 91 operational base, near Zagreb. They were welcomed by the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran... Read more ..read more