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defence and security

Defence and security encompass the protection of a nation’s sovereignty. It involves military forces, intelligence agencies, and law enforcement. These elements work together to safeguard citizens from internal and external threats. In India, this includes addressing regional conflicts and terrorism. Strong defence policies ensure stability and promote national interests. Security measures also protect cultural heritage and economic assets.

INS Sunayna Reaches Maldives Under IOS SAGAR

Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna has arrived in Male as part of its deployment under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative. The visit marks the...

 April 8, 2026

Narcotics Control Bureau Marks 41st Raising Day

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) observed its 41st Raising Day, denoting more than four decades of work against drug trafficking and substance abuse in India. The occasion was...

 March 19, 2026

White Phosphorus Use in Southern Lebanon

Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of unlawfully using artillery-fired white phosphorus over a residential area in Yohmor, a town in southern Lebanon, on March 3, 2026. The...

 March 10, 2026

Punjab Launches Operation Prahar-2 Against Gangsters

Punjab Police has launched the second phase of its anti-gangster drive, Operation Prahar-2, as part of the wider Gangstran Te Vaar campaign. The 72-hour operation aims to arrest...

 February 10, 2026

Vayu Shakti 2026 Air Power Exercise

The Indian Air Force will conduct Vayu Shakti-2026, its largest day-and-night air power exercise, at the Pokaran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district on 27 February. The...

 February 6, 2026

Bhairav Battalion and Suryastra Debut at Republic Day

The 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path brought into light India’s growing emphasis on indigenous defence capability, operational mobility and future-ready force structures. The first public appearance...

 January 27, 2026

Bactrian Camels Join Republic Day Parade

Bactrian camels from Ladakh made their first appearance on Kartavya Path during the Republic Day Parade. Named Galwan and Nubra, these double-humped camels brought into light India’s high-altitude...

 January 27, 2026

DOSTI-17 Coast Guard Exercise in Maldives

India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives took part in the 17th edition of the DOSTI coast guard exercise, which concluded on 19 January 2026. The trilateral drill was...

 January 21, 2026

INS Sagardhwani Flagged Off for Sagar Maitri Mission

INS Sagardhwani, India’s oceanographic research vessel, has been flagged off for the fifth edition of the Sagar Maitri initiative from the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. The mission...

 January 19, 2026

Saab Showcases RBS-15 Missile Capabilities

Swedish defence company Saab has demonstrated the operational versatility of its RBS-15 family of missiles through a promotional video. The display brought into light the missile’s ability to...

 January 17, 2026

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