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Government of India press release: INDIAN ARMY’S CENTRAL COMMAND CONDUCTS ITS FIRST-EVER STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION CONCLAV...

CM Mohan Majhi’s reaction came close on the heels of rare public displeasure expressed by President Droupadi Murmu over shifting of venue for the International Santhal Conclave in Darjeeling

Dobhal, popularly known as UK07 rider, is one of India's best-known motovloggers and was also a contestant on Bigg Boss.

Police officers said that double-layer and triple-layer barricades were set up, and are being manned by police and paramilitary staff.

Australia said it is assessing a request from Gulf nations for defensive military support to protect them against Iranian drone and missile attacks.

Government of India press release: West Asia Airspace Situation – 51 flights planned to be operated by Indian carriers t...

Manipur deputy CM couldn’t travel to Imphal to take oath on February 5 and was virtually sworn in from Manipur Bhawan in Delhi.

India eyes long-range strike drone capability with IG Defence's Project KAL

Dubai, UAE war news LIVE: Authorities in Dubai dealt with a minor incident caused by the debris of an intercepted missile on Saturday. Meanwhile, flights hovered above the Dubai airport for a while before heading towards it again, data from FlightRadar24.com showed.

Israel could not brief Prime Minister Narendra Modi about its strikes on Iran during his recent visit to the country as the decision on the military action was made after he had concluded his trip, Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Friday

The conference, under the leadership of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt. Gen. Pratik Sharma, focused on sharing insights into aligning strategies and capabilities to surmount emerging security challenges

Gen VP Malik says sinking of the Iranian IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean shows US no longer believes in consulting partners when using military forces in the region

India asserts strategic independence as Jaishankar rejects US remarks, emphasising the nation will determine its own rise on the global stage

PIB Fact Check Unit dismissed rumors about a new Union Territory on the Bihar-Bengal border near Siliguri. They confirmed no such proposal is under consideration.

Indian carriers are among those hit hard, which has left travellers scrambling amid the Gulf airspace closures.

Actor and politician Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha's recent public appearance together has sparked discussions among fans and industry circles.

Decision likely in two days; govt source says Iranian promise of not attacking neighbours may facilitate ship movement across Strait of Hormuz

CBSE Board Exams 2026: The Iran-Israel-US war has impacted regions such as Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in the Middle East, all of which host US military bases.

Himachal govt making efforts on disaster preparedness, improve early warning systems: Minister

The book is a commendable effort to lay out a balanced analysis of the Indian policy landscape in a style accessible to the general readers

A political storm has erupted in Chhattisgarh after a BJP leader from Durg district was caught allegedly cultivating opium on more than one and a half acres of land at his farmhouse.

An Indian Air Force (IAF) officer hailing from Jammu, Neha has defied the odds, transformed her physique, and shattered deep-seated stereotypes to emerge as a trailblazing athlete.

India has emphasised the safety of more than 10 million Indian nationals in West Asia since Israel and the US launched military strikes on Iran last week.

Government of India press release: INDIAN NAVY SAR EFFORTS IRIS DENA

Anurag Sharma filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled to be held on March 16

A large number of police and paramilitary CRPF personnel were deployed across the city in the early hours to prevent gatherings of protestors, the officials said.

The Su-30MKI was on a training mission and had gone missing shortly after taking off from the Jorhat airbase in Assam.

Iran Navy ship Iris Dena was on its way back home after taking part in a naval exercise organised by India when it was struck by US submarine attack on March 4.

The Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft had taken off from the Jorhat airbase on Thursday evening before losing contact with ground control.

Congress criticised PM Modi for allegedly compromising India's strategic autonomy after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship

Marking 57 years of dedicated service to the nation, the CISF security umbrella today extends across the nation’s most critical and vital installations

This incident reflects the heightened security measures in place and the ongoing tensions in the region, emphasizing the importance of vigilance.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday acknowledged the U.S. military was investigating the incident

The incident marks a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions, far from the Persian Gulf.

The Iranian warship was returning home from a naval exercise in India when it was attacked.

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Given its economic dependence on Gulf countries and strategic leanings toward the US, Pakistan will aim to contain any overt anti-American positioning in public protest or state rhetoric.

Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said that countries need to stay prepared for challenges by building their own defence industrial complexes

Etihad says services remain subject to operational approvals and may be adjusted, depending on regional airspace conditions, and that not all destinations will operate daily

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A mechanical engineer with an MBA, MSc and MPhil in Defence and Strategic Studies, he brings more than three decades of experience from the Indian Navy.