Articles by Rahul Singh
Question mark hangs over new Tejas fighter jet’s delivery timeline
It becomes clear that the Indian Air Force will have to wait longer for the first aircraft that was supposed to be delivered by March 31, 2024
Published on Jul 31, 2024 07:15 PM IST
Rahul Singh
First batch of Agniveers complete training as Navy divers
As a political firestorm rages over the controversial Agnipath recruitment model that cuts tenure and offers fewer service benefits, India’s first Agniveers have completed a rigourous eight-month training course and passed out from the navy’s elite diving school INS Venduruthy in Kochi as qualified clearance divers, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 08:28 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
World’s highest tunnel to boost connectivity to Ladakh: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday carried out the ‘first blast’ for the Shinku La tunnel in Ladakh, aimed at providing all-weather connectivity from Manali to Leh via the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha axis.
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Dras (ladakh)
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Pakistan hasn’t learnt anything from the past, says PM Modi
The PM’s comments came during his address at a ceremonial function held at the Kargil war memorial to mark the 25th anniversary of the war.
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 04:47 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Kargil@25: PM Modi strongly backs Agnipath plan
PM Modi hailed soldiers' valor in Kargil war, defended Agnipath scheme, slammed Pakistan, and criticised opposition during Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations.
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 02:06 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Dras (ladakh)
Modi to carry out ‘first blast’ for Shinku La tunnel in Ladakh today
The Shinku La tunnel in Ladakh is aimed at providing all-weather connectivity from Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Leh via the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha axis
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Rahul Singh
India marks landmark Kargil victory as Pakistan army looks on
Indian Army marks 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas as Pakistan Army watches from Point 5353 post. PM Modi to visit Kargil war memorial to honor sacrifices.
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 01:07 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Dras (ladakh)
Sailor's body found; navy chief orders actions to make vessel battle ready again
The INS Brahmaputra rolled over after a fire broke out on board at the naval dockyard in Mumbai on Monday when a crew was involved in its repairs
Published on Jul 24, 2024 09:42 PM IST
With ₹6.22 lakh crore for defence, focus on ‘Atmanirbharta’
The allocation is 4.79% higher than what it was in the budget estimates ( ₹5.93 lakh crore) for financial year 2023-24
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Budget 2024: Centre allocates ₹6.22 lakh crore for defence in ‘Atmanirbhar’ push
The defence budget accounts for 12.9% of the total government budget and 1.9% of the country’s projected GDP for 2024-25.
Published on Jul 23, 2024 05:52 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Warship tips over after fire, search on for sailor
INS Brahmaputra experienced severe “listing” to the port side, and despite all efforts, it could not be brought to the upright position.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:57 AM IST
Kargil war ushered in sweeping military reforms
The war had a significant impact on India’s strategic thinking and forced the country’s leadership to take a holistic look at the national security architecture
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Airbus shortlists 8 sites for making H125 choppers in India
The single-engine H125’s final assembly line (FAL) in India will be the first for a civil helicopter in the private sector
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 05:01 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Battles that turned the tide in the 1999 Kargil war
Here are the five key battles that helped change the course of the 1999 Kargil war.
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 05:05 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Self-reliance can’t be at cost of nation’s security, says Air Force vice chief
Indian Air Force vice chief Air Marshal AP Singh on Friday said “atmanirbharta” (self-reliance) in the defence manufacturing sector can’t be at the cost of the country’s security, while highlighting the critical role of the domestic industry in accomplishing the self-reliance goals so that the military doesn’t have to look for weapons and systems elsewhere to stay battle ready.
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 08:28 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Doda terror attack: Operational challenges mount for army
This was the sixth major attack in the Jammu region this year and came a week after five soldiers were killed in a terror ambush in Kathua district
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
GE Aerospace says working with HAL to fix new Tejas LCA engine supply delay
In April, the defence ministry issued a tender to HAL for the proposed acquisition of 97 more LCA Mk-1As to strengthen the air force’s capabilities
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 06:01 PM IST
Rahul Singh
IAF flags concern over delay in new Tejas LCA
IAF expresses concern over delays in Tejas LCA Mk-1A programme by HAL, citing risks to combat capabilities.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 04:51 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
German yard makes fresh pitch for Indian order as submarine hunt enters critical phase
The first submarine under P-75I must have a minimum of 45% indigenisation, with the local content going up to 60% in the sixth.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 11:24 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Engine seizure led to IAF’s first LCA Tejas crash, say officials
The aircraft that crashed was part of the 40 Mk-1 jets inducted by IAF in the initial operational clearance
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:11 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
India’s new light tank to pack a punch in mountain warfare
The tank will demonstrate its capabilities in summer and winter trials that will be conducted in deserts and mountains during the next two years
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 10:04 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Forces seek to raise Agnipath age limit to 23, increase retention to 50%
The armed forces are planning to propose raising the upper age limit from 21 to 23 to induct graduates who can be groomed for technical jobs
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 10:45 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Agnipath set to hit combat effectiveness: Ex-navy chief
The controversy swirling around the Agnipath scheme for the induction of soldiers into the armed forces deepened on Thursday.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 03:50 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Rahul alleges no compensation for slain Agniveer; Army rebuts claim
The army clarified that a chunk of the compensation was paid to the next of kin of Agniveer Ajay Kumar and the rest would be disbursed.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Creation of theatre commands to enhance national security on track: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the creation of theatre commands was on track, the modernisation of armed forces in full swing.
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 11:53 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
IAF gets new school focused on specialised weapon systems training
IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari announced the creation of a weapon systems branch for officers, IAF’s first operational branch since independence, in October 2022.
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 09:34 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Crucial to equip soldiers with modern weapons, tech: Army chief General Dwivedi
In his maiden address as army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi said the Indian Army faces unique operational challenges and it is crucial that we continue to evolve our warfighting strategies
Published on Jul 01, 2024 04:13 PM IST
Rahul Singh
General Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new army chief
General Upendra Dwivedi will succeed General Manoj Pande, who retired after more than four decades of distinguished service
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 09:22 PM IST
Rahul Singh
JCO, 4 soldiers killed as tank swept away by river
Five soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer, died during a tank exercise in Ladakh after their T-72 tank was swept away by a river.
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Jayashree NandiRahul Singh, New Delhi
Five soldiers killed in Ladakh after T-72 tank swept away in Shyok river
The incident took place near Saser Brangsa through which the BRO is building new road to provide much-needed alternative connectivity to the remote DBO outpost
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 04:05 PM IST
Rahul Singh