defence-and-security

General NS Raja Subramani takes charge as India’s new CDS, with military theaterisation and tri-services integration topping his agenda.

"Our biennial capstone exercise, TROPEX-2025, successfully integrated conventional maritime operations with a cyber and information warfare exercise under realistic conditions," he said.

Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the passing-out parade of the 150th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) here, General Dwivedi noted that while a temporary cessation of hostilities currently exists, all three services are preparing intensely for the next phase should it take place.

Shah stressed the need for strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions, particularly within 0-15 km of the international border. He directed the concerned authorities to demolish all such unauthorised constructions.

Shah said a multi-layered ‘four-point security grid’ involving the Border Security Force, armed forces, local administration and citizens is essential for ensuring comprehensive border security.

A video shows BSF personnel attempting to detain a Bangladeshi national, an action that was resisted by BGB troops. As tensions escalated and villagers advanced towards the scene, a BSF jawan reportedly pointed his rifle at the crowd, prompting them to retreat. The detained individual was eventually released and escorted away by BGB personnel.

Rescue workers say that a dozen bodies were pulled out of the rubble following an intense wave of overnight strikes targeting swaths of southern and eastern Lebanon.

India successfully test-fired the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile from Odisha’s Chandipur test range on Friday, with the Defence Ministry stating that all operational and technical parameters were successfully validated under the Strategic Forces Command.

Addressing the event as the chief guest, Vice Admiral Vatsayan said the Indian Navy has evolved into a force committed not only to combat preparedness but also to maintaining a stable maritime environment through cooperation, presence and operational readiness.

A 13-nation military exercise focusing on counter-terrorism operations in jungle and semi-mountainous terrain began in Meghalaya on Wednesday, with the Indian Army hosting troops from 12 friendly countries.

The officer has been identified as Colonel Himanshu Bali, serving in the Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) under the Eastern Command. According to officials, he was allegedly caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of around Rs 50 lakh in exchange for facilitating defence-related contracts and clearing bills for a private supplier.

India has also sought continued sustainment assistance for the M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers, including spare parts, ancillary systems, repair and return services, training, technical support, field service representatives, depot-level maintenance capability, and other logistics-related elements.