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Manipur Faces Renewed Ethnic Violence 2026

Manipur has experienced a series of violent incidents in April 2026, including bomb attacks, civilian deaths, and clashes between protesters and security personnel. The state government has imposed...

 April 20, 2026

Punjab Narcotics and Arms Modules Busted

Punjab Police conducted multiple operations in early 2026 targeting narcotics and illegal arms modules in Punjab. These operations resulted in arrests and significant seizures of heroin, weapons, ammunition,...

 April 20, 2026

Fourth Navy Diving Craft Launched

Titagarh Naval Systems Limited launched the fourth Diving Support Craft (DSC) A23 for the Indian Navy on 19 April 2026. The vessel was side-launched into the Hooghly River...

 April 20, 2026

Operation Octopus 2.0 Dismantles Cyber Fraud Network

On 19 April 2026, Hyderabad City Police announced the dismantling of a pan-India cyber fraud network under "Operation Octopus 2.0". The operation resulted in the arrest of 52...

 April 19, 2026

Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0 Flagged Off

The Chief of Defence Staff flagged off the Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0 in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. The expedition began from Badrinath and is organised by the...

 April 17, 2026

INS Dhruv Deployed in Arabian Sea

Pakistan’s closure of a large section of the northern Arabian Sea for a suspected missile test has led to a notable intelligence-focused maritime standoff with India. The Indian...

 April 16, 2026

Prachand LCH Assembly Line Inaugurated in Tumakuru

India has expanded its indigenous helicopter manufacturing capacity with the inauguration of a new structure assembly line for the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s...

 April 14, 2026

Operation Meghdoot Marks 42 Years

Operation Meghdoot completed 42 years on 13 April, a date observed as Siachen Day. The operation began in 1984 when Indian Army and Indian Air Force personnel moved...

 April 14, 2026

Samudra Sahas Sailing Expedition Flagged Off

The Indian Army has launched its first blue-water sailing expedition, Samudra Sahas, from Marve in Mumbai. The initiative marks the bicentenary celebrations of the Regiment of Artillery. The...

 April 14, 2026

INS Trikand Completes Mombasa Port Call

The Indian Navy’s frontline guided missile frigate INS Trikand has concluded its port call at Mombasa, Kenya, and has sailed for further operational deployment. The visit formed part...

 April 13, 2026

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