Articles by Rahul Singh
Japan condemns attack, offers support
The two leaders met at a critical time in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
Published on May 06, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Pak hacker group claims to have breached defence sites
AVNL is one of the seven new defence companies carved out of the erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board four years ago.
Published on May 06, 2025 07:14 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Operation Shiva: Security forces prepare to guard Amarnath Yatra
This year the yatra is happening against the backdrop of simmering tensions between India and Pakistan.
Published on May 06, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Srinagar
IAF chief briefs PM on readiness of air force
The meeting came on a day Rajnath Singh pledged a crushing response to those who threaten the country, amid growing tensions between India and Pakistan
Published on May 05, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Rajnath Singh to skip Russia visit amid LoC tensions
Rajnath Singh’s deputy, the minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth, may represent India, the officials said, asking not to be named.
Updated on May 04, 2025 04:51 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Srinagar
Kargil remains untouched as Pakistan continues firing along LoC
The Indian Army’s counter-fire was measured but effective on the eighth straight day of ceasefire violations
Published on May 03, 2025 07:12 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Srinagar
Army, IAF Dhruv choppers cleared for flying
The development comes at a critical moment as the Indian military readies plans to respond to Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Updated on May 02, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Pakistan rushes reinforcements to LoC; fires at Indian posts
At the heart of the Pakistani mobilisation are Chinese-origin SH-15 howitzers it began inducting three years ago.
Updated on May 02, 2025 07:15 AM IST
Rahul Singh
India shuts out Pak aircraft; top security panel in huddle
The developments came a day after a brigadier from the Indian Army’s directorate general of military operations spoke to his Pakistani counterpart over the hotline to discuss the unprovoked ceasefire violations, officials aware of the matter said, asking not to be named
Published on May 01, 2025 05:08 AM IST
Rahul Singh
PM gives forces operational freedom for Pahalgam reply
The meeting took place a day after Singh met Modi and briefed him on the security dynamics in J&K and the military’s readiness to undertake missions
Published on Apr 30, 2025 12:55 AM IST
Rahul Singh
India’s military might bolstered since Balakot airstrikes in 2019
India has significantly multiplied its offensive capabilities since the 2019 Balakot airstrikes in Pakistan, and during the border standoff with China
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 05:02 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Srinagar
India, France sign ₹63,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale fighters
India is procuring the jets from French defence major Dassault Aviation for deployment on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 02:39 PM IST
India, France to sign ₹63k-cr deal for 26 Rafale fighters today
The aircraft is being imported as an interim measure to meet the navy’s urgent requirements until India develops its own twin-engine deck-based fighter
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 12:15 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Indian warships carry out long-range offensive strikes
While India has made it clear that muscular response to the latest attack is in the offing, the naval drills were planned before the Pahalgam attack, HT learns
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 07:01 AM IST
Rahul Singh
LoC tensions flare as Pak targets Indian posts for 3rd straight day
The violations are likely to intensify and expand along the LoC. The ceasefire is crumbling, officials said
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Ceasefire pact under strain as India returns Pakistani salvo at Line of Control
Scores of Indian posts across north Kashmir were targeted on Friday night, sparking the most extensive cross-border exchange in four years
Updated on Apr 27, 2025 08:06 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Srinagar
Army chief reviews security in J&K amid firing along border
Dwivedi, who was briefed on the security situation by top officers, also assessed the army’s readiness to fulfill assigned missions.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 07:12 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Loc (uri Sector)
Review: Reservoir Bitches by Dahlia de la Cerda
It is a set of linked narratives of 13 women in Mexico that looks at the common villains of misogyny and patriarchy.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 06:36 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Pahalgam attack may expand counter-terror role of security forces
The April 22 Pahalgam terror attack marks a shift in Kashmir's security dynamics.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 06:40 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Srinagar
Pahalgam terror attack: Four unarmed guards were tourists’ only safety net
The rare, targeted strike has put the spotlight on poor security at popular travel destinations in Kashmir.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Not only perpetrators, will also get those behind the scenes: Rajnath vows action
Rajnath Singh’s comments were seen as a stern warning to Pakistan of a crushing response and came shortly after he chaired a two-and-a-half-hour meeting of top officials to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir
Published on Apr 24, 2025 08:10 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Pahalgam attack: New images show execution-style killings of tourists
New images, seen by HT, show that most of the 26 men killed in the terror strike were shot in the head
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 02:52 PM IST
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Tragic story behind viral Pahalgam photo: A Navy officer, wife on honeymoon
Navy lieutenant Vinay Narwal, killed in the terror attack on Tuesday, and his wife had got married on April 16. A delay in Swiss visa led them to Pahalgam.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 11:20 PM IST
Pahalgam attack comes days before Northern Command set for change in guard
The Pahalgam terror strike, a rare a targeted attack on tourists, comes days ahead a change of guard at the Udhampur-based Northern Command
Published on Apr 23, 2025 06:41 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Manufacturing aero engines a challenge, says Rajnath Singh
India aims to enhance aero engine manufacturing for fighter planes, engaging global firms to bridge technology gaps, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
India, African nations kick off sea phase of maiden naval drills
The harbour phase of the six-day multilateral exercise called Aikeyme ended at Dar es Salaam in Tanzania on Tuesday, paving the way for the sea phase
Published on Apr 16, 2025 07:52 PM IST
Rahul Singh
India unveils laser weapon, enters select league
The locally produced laser weapon demonstrated its capability to knock out fixed wing drones at long range, swarm drones, and surveillance equipment
Published on Apr 13, 2025 06:52 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Cyber, space warfare as potent as conventional ops, says Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh’s comments come at a time India is set to bring out a space doctrine to boost military capabilities and protect space assets from threats
Published on Apr 10, 2025 05:55 PM IST
Rahul Singh
India clears deal to buy 26 Rafale fighters for navy
The Rafale procurement will include weapons, simulator, spares, associated ancillary equipment, crew training and logistics support for the Indian Navy.
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 02:06 PM IST
India set to bring out military space doctrine soon, says CDS
The initiatives are part of the government’s efforts to protect its space-based assets and bolster military capabilities to take on new challenges.
Published on Apr 08, 2025 06:18 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi