Defence News

Maoist menace in Maharashtra: 1 martyred, 11 injured in extremists' ambush on security forces in Bhamragad

A landmine blast has led to the death of a C-60 commando and injured at least 11 others in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. Read to know more.

May 4, 2017

India summons Pak HC Abdul Basit over mutilation of 2 soldiers, demands strong action against those responsible

The Pakistan Army had killed two Indian Army personnel - a junior commissioned officer and a BSF head constable — in ceasefire violation and later mutilated their bodies in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

May 3, 2017

Indian Army test-fires advanced version of BrahMos missile

The land-to-land configuration of BrahMos Block-III was launched to demonstrate its unmatched lethality of hitting the target with 'bull's eye' precision, the army said. Read to know more.

May 3, 2017

'Avenge our martyrs,' cry kin as Indian army kills 7 Pakistani soldiers

Mothers, daughters and brothers of martyred Indian soldiers are calling for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the armed forces to avenge their kin's death at the hands of Pakistan. Read to know more.

May 2, 2017

India kills 7 Pakistani soldiers as social media shouts #BadlaLo for mutilation; is this another surgical strike?

There has been no confirmation from the Army on whether it was a surgical strike in retaliation to the mutilation of two soldiers by the Pakistani forces after the ceasefire violation in Krishna Ghati sector. Read to know more.

May 2, 2017

JNU professor fights back after students damage his car for honouring Sukma attack and Kupwara encounter martyrs

Professor Buddha Singh, who teaches computer science at JNU has chided students from the university over his car being vandalised. Read to know what happened.

Apr 30, 2017

Jammu and Kahsmir: Farooq Abdullah insults security forces again, says mention of Kupwara martyrs insults Muslims

There are many ways Farooq Abdhullah has insulted the security forces of India, and this is only the latest of them. Read to know more.

Apr 30, 2017

Pakistan looking at coup? PM Nawaz Sharif removes key aide after 'Dawn Leak'; Army rejects dismissal

The new tussle between the Pakistani government and its military over Dawn Leak and Syed Tariq Fatehi is giving rise to fears of a fresh coup. Read to know more.

Apr 29, 2017

North Korea fails in another missile launch: Trump says Pyongyang 'disrespected' China and its leadership

Trump has already said that a "major conflict" between the US and North Korea was "absolutely" possible. Read to know how the latest launch brought us closer to such a conflict.

Apr 29, 2017

ISI agent surrenders at Delhi's IGI Airport; agencies verifying travels documents

Muhammad Ahmad Sheikh Muhammad Rafiq, a Pakistani passport holder, had arrived at the airport on an Air India flight from Dubai.

Apr 28, 2017

US President Donald Trump says 'major conflict' with North Korea 'absolutely' possible, but prefers peaceful resolution

Trump also lavished praise on Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying "he certainly doesn't want to see turmoil and death".

Apr 28, 2017

Moscow, a key centre for decision-making on global security issues: Jaitley

Arun Jaitley spoke at the 6th Moscow Conference on International Security on Wednesday.

Apr 27, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav row: Pakistan rejects petition India filed against capital punishment to alleged spy

A military court in Pakistan sentenced Jadhav to death earlier this month after the Field General Court Martial found him guilty of "espionage and sabotage activities" in Pakistan.

Apr 26, 2017

Sukma attack: Rajnath Singh attends wreath-laying ceremony of 25 CRPF jawans, calls it 'cold-blooded murder'

"This is a cold-blooded murder. The sacrifice of our jawans will not go in vain. Attempts are being made to derail the development process in the region," Rajnath Singh said.

Apr 25, 2017

Chhattisgarh: Everything you need to know about 25 CRPF jawans being killed by Naxals in Sukma district

The 74 Battalion of the CRPF had been battling the Naxals for several hours in the area. Read to know what happened.

Apr 24, 2017