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Pakistan to increase defence spending by 18 per cent in upcoming budget: Report

Pakistan is set to increase defence spending to over 2.5 trillion in the next budget due to tensions with India, according to a media report.
Published on May 06, 2025 05:58 PM IST

Navy test fires medium-range surface-to-air missile in Arabian Sea | Watch

Indian Navy ship sailing in the sea. (Representational)
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 07:51 PM IST

Forging aatmanirbharta in defence: Powering self-reliance through collaboration

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Indian Army's Brahmos Missile System
Published on Apr 18, 2025 04:28 PM IST

India demonstrates capability to shoot down drones using laser weapon | Watch

The Mk-II(A) Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system can shoot down drones and missiles in seconds
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 10:59 PM IST

Trade, investment, defence focus areas in India-Belgium meeting

External affairs minister S Jaishankar meets Princess Astrid of Belgium, in New Delhi on Monday. (Dr. S. Jaishankar-X)
Published on Mar 03, 2025 08:50 PM IST

Foundation for layered India-America relations

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Washington, DC, Feb 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump deliver a joint press statement after their meeting at the White House, in Washington, DC on Thursday. (Reuters/ANI) (REUTERS)
Published on Feb 17, 2025 09:07 PM IST

7 things Donald Trump said about PM Modi: ‘Great friend, better negotiator’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington, DC.
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 12:25 PM IST

Rajnath Singh calls Rahul Gandhi's allegations on China 'irresponsible politics'

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh refuted Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's comments on China on Tuesday, claiming that the Army Chief never used the terms Gandhi ascribed to him and that his comments simply alluded to the disruption of regular patrolling by both sides.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 04:27 PM IST

Energy, food security, defence in focus for President Prabowo Subianto’s visit

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto upon his arrival in India. (PTI)
Published on Jan 24, 2025 04:07 PM IST

Rubio meets Jaishankar in his first bilateral; commits to deepening India ties

External affairs minister S Jaishankar with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting, in Washington DC (HT)
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 01:17 PM IST

‘Germany open to sending troops to Ukraine if…’: Minister

Germany's defence minister stated that if a ceasefire agreement with Russia were reached, he would be willing to send German troops to Ukraine to assist in securing a demilitarised area there.
Published on Jan 18, 2025 06:29 PM IST

Seven Indian firms join India-US space, defence collaboration programme

According to three people with knowledge of the situation, seven Indian private enterprises have been selected for a first-of-its-kind India-U.S. space and defence partnership initiative, opening up a profitable and crucial market for Indian businesses.
Published on Jan 17, 2025 01:08 PM IST

Taiwan reports increased Chinese military activity near its airspace and waters

Three Chinese PLAN planes and seven PLAN ships were spotted operating close to Taiwan on Thursday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND).
Published on Jan 02, 2025 09:48 AM IST

Defence ministry declares 2025 as ‘year of reforms’

On Wednesday, the Defence Ministry said that 2025 will be the year of changes, with the goal of facilitating the creation of integrated theatre commands to strengthen cooperation between the three services
Published on Jan 01, 2025 02:34 PM IST

India's Pinaka rocket system interests French Army, being evaluated for use

Pinaka extended range rockets during testing at the Pokhran firing range.
Published on Nov 10, 2024 02:07 PM IST

India, Australia review comprehensive strategic parternship at foreign ministers’ meet

External affairs minister S Jaishankar with Australian foreign minister Penny Wong and other delegates during the 15th India - Australia Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue in Canberra (PTI/Image via @DrSJaishankar)
Published on Nov 05, 2024 08:24 PM IST

As economies slump amid global conflicts, this market in Nagpur booms

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performs 'Shastra Puja' on the occasion of 'Vijayadashami' during a function at the Sukna Military Station, in Darjeeling district, West Bengal. (File image)
Published on Oct 20, 2024 01:41 PM IST

IIT Kanpur’s SIIC displays cutting-edge defence tech at Armed Forces Fest 2024

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath checking defence technology displayed by a SIIC-incubated startup during the Armed Forces Festival 2024.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 12:45 PM IST

UK, Germany to boost defence ties in relations 'reset'

UK, Germany to boost defence ties in relations 'reset'
Published on Jul 25, 2024 01:11 AM IST

India defence budget 2024: 6.21 lakh crore allocated; Rajnath Singh reacts

Army personnel perform combat sports during the Summer Carnival 2024 at Dras in Kargil.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 04:23 PM IST

Union Budget 2024: Where does Centre spend the most money?

Union Budget 2024: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with the Budget tablet arrives at the Parliament to present the Union Budget 2024-25 during the Monsoon Session, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 01:41 PM IST

NATO will need 35-50 extra brigades under new defence plans, source says

NATO will need 35-50 extra brigades under new defence plans, source says
Published on Jul 08, 2024 11:32 AM IST

Infighting over budget imperils Germany’s defence upgrade

Infighting over budget imperils Germany’s defence upgrade
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 10:39 AM IST

Defence stocks plummet as market crashes: These performed worst today

The BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty tanked as the 2024 Lok Sabha election results were declared
Published on Jun 04, 2024 02:06 PM IST

IIT Kanpur partners with DRDO to launch DIA Centre of Excellence, details here

IIT Kanpur, DRDO join hands to establish DIA Centre of Excellence in a bid to foster research in next-gen defence technology. (HT file image)
Published on May 30, 2024 08:25 PM IST

NY judge delivers this instruction to jurors deliberating over Trump's fate

Jurors in Trump's hush money trial begin deliberating today on whether to return the first criminal conviction of a former president -- a momentous decision that could upend the November presidential election. (Photo by Jabin Botsford / POOL / AFP)
Published on May 30, 2024 12:04 AM IST

IIT Madras collaborates with French firm to set up €100 million hub for startups

The collaboration also looks forward to providing Indian ASD startups with a view of and exploring the international markets.
Published on Mar 27, 2024 03:18 PM IST

Meet Suman Kumari, BSF's ‘first woman sniper’

A sub-inspector named Suman Kumari has become the first woman sniper of the Border Security Force.
Published on Mar 03, 2024 01:48 PM IST

World Civil Defence Day 2024: Date, history and significance

Every year, World Civil Defence Day is observed on March 1. This year, the special day will be observed on a Friday.
Published on Feb 29, 2024 01:42 PM IST

Antilia explosives scare: Waze seeks laptop in jail to write book, prepare defence; authorities oppose plea

Mumbai, Dec 01 (ANI): Dismissed Mumbai Police officer Sachin Waze arrives to appear before the Chandiwal Commission, in Mumbai on Wednesday. The Commission was formed to probe former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh’s allegations of corruption against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. (ANI Photo) (Deepak Salvi)
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 07:08 AM IST