India aims to be defence manufacturer, not just buyer: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growing defense manufacturing prowess, now at Rs 40,000 crore, emphasizing self-reliance o...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
US Centcom says Iran does not control Hormuz after Tehran closes strait over Israeli strikes in LebanonIran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, citing violations of a ceasefire. However, the US Centr...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Sunetra Pawar's brother among eight acquitted by CBI courtA special CBI court has acquitted former MP Padamsinh Patil and seven others in the 2006 murder of Congress leader Pavanraje Nimbalkar and ...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Warship-maker GRSE conferred 'Navratna' status; defining moment for company, says CMDDefence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has achieved 'Navratna' status, a significant recognition of its consistent ...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Air India Express set to open bookings for inaugural international flight to Abu DhabiAir India Express is poised to launch international flights from the new Navi Mumbai Airport to Abu Dhabi on July 15, marking a significant...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
India's submarine hunters: Why the Navy is pushing for more helicopters and P-8I aircraftIndia is urgently bolstering its anti-submarine warfare capabilities amidst growing Chinese and Pakistani submarine presence. Naval helicop...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Adani eyes Bengal ports, logistics opportunities as SMPK plans tourism pushKolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port is set to get a river cruise terminal and museum, boosting tourism. The port aims to increase cargo h...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
Bharat Forge bags Rs 425 crore Ministry of Defence contract for Navy generatorsThe Ministry of Defence has awarded Bharat Forge Ltd a Rs 425 crore contract for 12 Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy. This...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
PM Modi to commission three indigenously built naval ships in KolkataThe three indigenously built frontline platforms -- Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray -- will be commissioned by the prime minister at Syama ...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
'Sharks' in Bay of Bengal: Pakistan tries to reopen a dormant frontPakistan's new submarines are expanding its naval reach. These vessels can stay submerged longer, allowing operations far from home. Pakist...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Navi Mumbai shipping firm owners among 8 booked for duping 75 job aspirants of Rs 1.7 crNavi Mumbai police have filed an FIR against eight individuals, including shipping company owners and staff, for allegedly defrauding 75 pe...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of HormuzAllies are proposing a naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This mission aims to ensure safe passage for ships and insurers. It involves...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Anand Mahindra hails new CDS appointment, praises General NS Raja Subramani’s vision for India's 'modern defence' ecosystemIndia has appointed General NS Raja Subramani as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) amid a wider leadership reshuffle in the armed forces...
31 May, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan takes charge as new Navy chiefA new chapter for India's naval forces begins as Admiral Krishna Swaminathan steps in as the Chief of Naval Staff, taking the helm from Adm...
31 May, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Indian Navy's posture during Op Sindoor dented Pakistan's maritime economy: Admiral Dinesh K TripathiIndian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi highlighted an unprecedented operational tempo in 2025, clocking nearly 11,000 ship days and ov...
30 May, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
From West Asia to the Indian Ocean, maritime security challenges are interconnected; Op Sindoor proved readiness, says Navy ChiefChief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi highlighted that India's security is increasingly impacted by global events, with maritime s...
30 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Pakistan Navy remained confined to ports during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Nausena Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow. He stated the Indian Navy confined Pakistan's navy to por...
30 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST