India 5th largest military spender in world in 2025, SIPRI report mentions May conflict with PakIndia emerged as the fifth largest military spender globally in 2025. The nation's defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion. India's nu...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
'Trust-based, brotherly relations': Vladimir Putin on India-Russia tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin lauded the "brotherly" and "trust-based" India-Russia relationship at the St Petersburg International Econ...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Pakistan 'forever grateful' to Trump for India ceasefire intervention: PM Shehbaz SharifShehbaz Sharif said Pakistan would be grateful to former Trump 'forever' for his 'intervention in the war with India'. The Pak PM called th...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Myanmar assures India on security concerns during Modi-Min Aung Hlaing talksPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi. Discussions focused on security cooperation and borde...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
India, Australia to hold second defence ministers' dialogue in New Delhi on June 1India and Australia are set to enhance their defense ties. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Australian counterpart Richard Marles wil...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Trump's China moves can open up a vast market for IndiaIndia is emerging as a significant defence supplier in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam becoming the second buyer of the BrahMos missile after ...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
China conducts patrols near Scarborough Shoal, Philippines dismisses drill assertions as "unfounded"China claims its military conducted combat readiness patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Philippine authorities have dismissed the...
31 May, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
13 nations, 400 personnel take part in Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in MeghalayaMultilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026 concluded successfully in Meghalaya. Over 400 military personnel from 13 nations participated. The exerc...
30 May, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Vietnam BrahMos deal already signed, Indonesia pact in final stages: Defence Secretary RK SinghIndia's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh revealed BrahMos missile deals with Vietnam and Indonesia are progressing. Vietnam's deal is r...
30 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partnerUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace betwee...
30 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concernsAsia's top defense summit convenes amid rising concerns over China's military might and assertiveness. Leaders will discuss America's Indo-...
29 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
India to back Vietnam's defence modernisationDefence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed India's dedication to Vietnam's defence modernization. Discussions with Vietnam's Deputy PM and Def...
19 May, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
India, Vietnam looking at joint production of military hardwareIndia and Vietnam have agreed to jointly produce military hardware, enhancing their "enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership." Defence...
19 May, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
'Our discussion today will further strengthen defence cooperation': Rajnath Singh during bilateral talks in VietnamIndia's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang in Hanoi. They reviewed defence ties and regional secu...
19 May, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays homage to Ho Chi Minh in HanoiDefence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Hanoi, Vietnam. He paid tribute to Ho Chi Minh on his birth anniversary. Singh held important discus...
19 May, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Rajnath Singh embarks on 4-day trip to Vietnam and South KoreaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a four-day visit to Vietnam and South Korea to bolster strategic defence cooperation, including joint ...
18 May, 2026, 02.37 PM IST