Defence is crucial for a nation's security. It encompasses military forces and strategies. Countries invest in defence to protect sovereignty. The armed forces include the army, navy, and air force. Defence also involves international relations and treaties. A strong defence deters potential threats. It plays a vital role in national identity and pride. Effective defence policies ensure stability and peace.
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...
The Narcotics Control Bureau has dismantled a pan-India drug distribution network operating under the name Team Kalki. The syndicate used darknet marketplaces and the encrypted Session messaging application...
An Indian Armed Forces contingent has arrived in Seychelles for the 11th edition of the joint military exercise Lamitiye 2026 with the Seychelles Defence Forces. The exercise will...
The International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is observed on 5 March to build public understanding of disarmament issues, especially among young people. The day marks the...
India signed two major defence contracts on 03 March 2026 worth Rs 5,083 crore to strengthen maritime security and naval air defence. The agreements cover six Advanced Light...
A small aircraft crashed into the Hudson River near the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge in New York, triggering a search and rescue response. The aircraft was identified as a Cessna...
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out three successive flight-trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off...
A health advisory was issued in Meghalaya after suspected meningococcal infection was linked to deaths among Agniveer trainees at a training centre in Shillong. The state government asked...
Bihar has been declared free of Naxal activities after the surrender of the last armed Maoist, Suresh Koda, in Munger. With this development, no armed Naxalite squad remains...
India launched the 13th edition of Exercise MILAN-2026 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking the start of its premier multilateral naval exercise. The event brings together navies from 74...
