Defence News

Lucknow terror siege ends with ISIS terrorist Mohammed Saiful dead: 10 things you need to know about it

The UP Police ATS killed ISIS Khorasan module member Mohammed Saiful aka Saifullah in an 11-hour siege in Thakurganj in Lucknow.

Mar 8, 2017

INS Viraat decommissioned: Everything you need to know about the world's oldest aircraft carrier

INS Viraat holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest serving warship. Here is all you need to know about the world's oldest serving aircraft carrier.

Mar 6, 2017

North Korea launches several ballistic missiles, again: Is this hollow posturing or preparation for war?

At least three of the missiles launched by North Korea landed in Japanese waters, and South Korea says they have the capability to travel 1,000 km.

Mar 6, 2017

Maharashtra: 10 things we know about Mathew Roy, the whistleblower 'sahayak' from Kerala found dead in Nashik

Lance Naik Mathew Roy had been seen in a video walking his senior's dog and taking his children to school, and later complaining about it.

Mar 3, 2017

Five times India thwarted militants' sinister plans in Jammu and Kashmir in 2017

The Jammu and Kashmir Police found weapons in a truck returning from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on February 28. The truck was meant for militants in South Kashmir.

Mar 2, 2017

India test-fires interceptor missile from Abdul Kalam Island

India test-fired an interceptor missile from Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast on Wednesday. The test was successful and the mission objectives were fulfilled.

Mar 1, 2017

Gurmehar Kaur's father is NOT a Kargil War hero... but he is a hero nonetheless

Gurmehar Kaur has claimed in a video — which went viral after the Ramjas College incident — that her father was killed in the 1999 Kargil War.

Feb 28, 2017

Army exam paper leak: Recruitment tests cancelled; Thane Police arrests 18 people

Almost 250 students have also been taken into custody after the question papers of the Indian army recruitment exams were leaked.

Feb 26, 2017

India hails UN move to create counter-terrorism office: Here are 5 ways it can help India and neighbouring countries

The UN has decided to take the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force Office and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre out of the purview of the Department of Political Affairs.

Feb 23, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: BSF kills terrorist, foils infiltration bid in Keri sector of Rajouri

The BSF personnel also recovered an AK-47 from the spot, but two terrorists managed to flee.

Feb 21, 2017

Indian Army constitutes committee to ensure 'more objective, transparent and fair' promotion policy for officers

Several senior officers have complained against Indian Army's promotion policy, especially the 'quantification-based' selection system.

Feb 20, 2017

Mid-air scare: Did 9/11-like terrorism threat lead German fighter planes to tail Jet Airways flight after it fell silent, or was it human error?

"Contact between Jet Airways flight 9W 118, from Mumbai to London Heathrow, and the local ATC was briefly lost while flying over German airspace," the carrier has said in an official statement.

Feb 20, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Meet the four-legged furry friends who help the Indian Army look for survivors after avalanches [PHOTO]

Avalanches have killed several Indian army soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir in recent times, including some who were even extricated from under the snow.

Feb 20, 2017

Iraqi forces begin operation to liberate western Mosul

We announce the start of a new phase in the operation, we are coming to Nineveh to liberate the western side of Mosul, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abad said.

Feb 19, 2017

Aero Show 2017: Bengaluru to host new Rolls-Royce service delivery centre

Rolls- Royce wants a quick service delivery centre in India and has opted for Bangalore to host it.

Feb 17, 2017