Indian sailors risk work at sea, as Iran war grinds onIndian sailors are increasingly finding themselves caught in the crossfire of the Iran war, with thousands of seafarers stranded in conflic...
27 May, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
India, Cyprus draw up roadmap as Nicosia eyes military purchasesCyprus plans to buy defence equipment from India. A new cooperation roadmap for 2026 to 2031 will boost defence and security ties. Companie...
24 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
During World War I, specially trained 'mercy dogs' rescued wounded soldiers and delivered medical supplies on battlefields too deadly for human medicsWorld War I saw brave mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, on the front lines. These intelligent animals, wearing Red Cross vests, sear...
19 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
In 1943, Richard James knocked a tension spring off a shelf: The strange motion helped create the slinkyBack in 1943, in a workshop filled with ship parts and the hum of wartime, Richard James stumbled upon a fascinating phenomenon – a tension...
18 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Sri Lanka's move to lease strategic airport near China-controlled Hambantota port sparks Indian interestIndia is keenly watching Sri Lanka's move to offer control of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to foreign investors. This presents a...
17 May, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...
13 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir threatens India again on Operation Sindoor anniversary, says 'any future misadventure will result in...'A year after India's Operation Sindoor, Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir warned of "far-reaching and painful" consequences for any future "...
11 May, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed as New Navy Chief; Admiral Tripathi retires May 31Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has been appointed as the new Chief of the Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi who retir...
09 May, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
No terror sanctuary is safe, says Indian military in stark warning to Pakistan on Operation Sindoor anniversaryIndia's military declared no terror sanctuary across the Line of Control is safe, vowing to target all terrorist infrastructure at its chos...
07 May, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi embarks Myanmar Navy vessel; discusses maritime security ties with senior military leadersAdmiral Tripathi visited Myanmar's Naval Training Command where he formally handed over some military hardware including containerised smal...
03 May, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Jack Kerouac: ‘My fault, my failure, is not in the passions I have but…’ - Why lack of self-control often leads to downfall, explained by the author of On the RoadJack Kerouac, the famed Beat Generation writer, understood a vital truth. His words highlight that intense passions are natural. The real c...
03 May, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi begins 4-day visit to MyanmarNavy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is on a four-day visit to Myanmar to bolster operational cooperation and explore new maritime security...
02 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...
01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
President Murmu exhorts Army Training Command to enhance Army's operational preparednessPresident Droupadi Murmu urged the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) to boost the Indian Army's operational readiness. During her visit to ART...
01 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
India, Sri Lanka reaffirm maritime partnership through bilateral diving exerciseIndia and Sri Lanka strengthened their maritime ties during the IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 diving exercise in Colombo. Divers from both navies condu...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop at open, Brent snaps advancesAsian stocks opened lower, mirroring a tech selloff on Wall Street driven by concerns over AI investment returns ahead of key earnings. Tre...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
India hands over personal watercraft to Sri LankaIndia has boosted Sri Lanka's coast guard with two personal watercraft for search and rescue operations. This follows a joint naval diving ...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.53 AM IST