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Rajnath Singh departs for Moscow, Russia on a 3-day visit

India pushes Russia to speed up defence contracts

After reaching Russia, Singh on Tuesday laid a wreath at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Indian Embassy. He is on a three-day visit to Russia.

Jun 23, 2020

India, China hold corps commanders level talks amid massive deployment

This is the second such meeting after the first one on June 6 happened to defuse the tensions.

Jun 22, 2020

IAF unleashes Apache attack helicopter in Ladkah, MiG-29 also seen making sorties

Apache helicopter and MiG-29 were today seen carrying out routine sorties in this region against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Jun 19, 2020

China used drones, Indian soldiers outnumbered: All you need to know about Ladakh face-off

"We were outnumbered," said an Indian Army official, talking about the violent face-off in the Galwan Valley that went on for six to seven hours.

Jun 17, 2020

Indian TV channel hosts Boycott China debate sponsored by Chinese brand

Following the standoff in Ladakh, many Indians are calling for a boycott of Chinese products, including apps like TikTok.

Jun 17, 2020

India vs China: Military strength comparison

As the tensions between the world's two largest standing Army have increased, let us compare the military strength of India and China.

May 27, 2020

Ready 24x7 to remove Pak terror camps: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria's stern warning to Pakistan

On the question of airstrikes at terror launchpads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), the IAF chief said: "If the situation demands so, of course, Indian Air Force is ready 24x7."

May 18, 2020

Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft of Indian Airforce

IAF's fierce response against Chinese attempts to violate airspace in Ladakh

The Indian Air Force (IAF) sent a strong message to China as it deployed fighter jets minutes after spotting Chinese choppers flying near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.

May 12, 2020

IAF honours corona warriors on May 3: Complete details of fly-pasts, other activities

In one of its kind gestures, the Indian Armed Forces will carry out a set of thanks-giving activities including fly-pasts and showering of flowers to salute all the COVID-19 warriors across the country.

May 3, 2020

One dead, five missing as Canadian Navy chopper crashes in Mediterranean

Notably, questions are being raised on the operationability of the aircraft as originally the Royal Canadian Air Force's Cyclone helicopters are used for hunting submarines, surveillance, and search and rescue.

May 1, 2020

Karnataka lockdown extended? Viral photo of BSY announcing lockdown till May 15 fake

While interacting with the CMs of states to plan a graded exit strategy, PM Narendra Modi hinted that the lockdown might get another extension in the hotspot areas of the nation.

Apr 27, 2020

IAF Apache attack chopper makes emergency landing in Punjab after snag

The Indian Air Force issued a statement on the matter saying the chopper made a precautionary landing after warning alert in its control panels.

Apr 17, 2020

No, PM Modi won't shower money from helicopters to boost economy

A report aired by a Kannada News Channel stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to adopt the Helicopter Money tool to boost the sagging economy.

Apr 16, 2020

IAF chopper carrying COVID-19 test samples makes emergency landing on highway

Due to a technical snag, IAF's Cheetah helicopter had to make an emergency landing on outer ring road highway, shortly before it took off again.