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Indian Air Force AN-32 Crashes in Jorhat Assam: JORHAT, ASSAM — A routine military sortie turned into a national tragedy today when an Indian Air Force (IAF) An-32 transport aircraft crashed near Jorhat, Assam. The incident, which occurred at approximately 1000 hours, has claimed the lives of five personnel on board, plunging the defense community into mourning and reviving critical debates…

India DRDO Missile Test: In a massive leap forward for national security, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully validated a suite of next-generation defence technologies designed to neutralize high-tier aerial and maritime threats. Over a critical 48-hour window on June 10 and 11, 2026, the premier defence agency executed three consecutive, flawless…

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth will succeed Gen Upendra Dwivedi as Indian Army Chief: NEW DELHI — In a significant transition of military leadership, the Government of India has officially appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). Lt Gen Seth, who currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, will assume his new role on the afternoon of June 30, 2026. He…

Consumer Affairs Ministry Fixes Standard Sizes for Edible Oil Packing: NEW DELHI — In a sweeping regulatory move designed to eliminate retail confusion and halt subtle “shrinkflation” tactics, the Department of Consumer Affairs has overhauled the packaging rules for India’s massive edible oil sector. Amending a previous Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) from late 2023 under the strict Legal…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Visits Larsen and Toubro’s Hazira Facility: HAZIRA, GUJARAT — In a major push to showcase India’s growing military-industrial autonomy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a high-profile visit to Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) sprawling heavy engineering complex in Hazira, Gujarat on Friday afternoon. The visit, timed alongside World Environment Day, placed a heavy…

Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Scientists Uncover New Clues to the Sun’s 11-Year Cycle: NEW DELHI — For over a century, the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory has quietly trained its lenses on the skies, capturing the violent, churning reality of our closest star. Today, that unmatched archival patience has paid off. Using more than 100 years of solar data, scientists at the Indian Institute of…

NEW DELHI — In a move that highlights the shifting gravity of the global digital landscape, hyperscale data centre giant AirTrunk has announced a massive planned investment of approximately ₹3 lakh crore ($30 billion) to develop 5 gigawatts (GW) of data centre capacity across India. The announcement, which marks one of the single largest foreign investment proposals in India’s digital…

Government scheme to replace old trucks buses in Delhi: New Delhi: For years, the winter sky over the National Capital Region (NCR) has served as a grim, annual reminder of India’s battle with air pollution. While stubble burning and industrial emissions often dominate the headlines, a silent, year-round culprit has been operating right under our noses: heavy-duty transport. In a decisive move to…

General NS Raja Subramani, India’s new Chief of Defence Staff: NEW DELHI — In a seamless transition at the apex of India’s military establishment, General NS Raja Subramani today officially took charge as the nation’s third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). He succeeds General Anil Chauhan, who completed his tenure yesterday, May 30, 2026. Stepping into the South Block office, General Raja Subramani…

DRDO and IAF Successfully Test Indigenous RudraM-II Missile: In a significant stride toward complete self-reliance in high-tech warfare, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) alongside the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted a series of flight-tests for the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile. The defense ministry confirmed that the missile was launched from an…

Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry Indian Air Force: NEW DELHI — In a significant leadership transition for the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry, AVSM, VSM, officially assumed the prestigious appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Central Air Command (CAC) on June 1, 2026. The transition marks a pivotal moment for the command, which is responsible for…

Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Chief of Naval Staff of Indian Navy: NEW DELHI — In a solemn ceremony steeped in maritime tradition, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan officially assumed command as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy today. Taking the helm at Naval Headquarters in New Delhi, Admiral Swaminathan succeeds Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who hangs up his uniform after a…

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan: MUMBAI — Under a blazing afternoon sun at the historic Naval Dockyard, the guard of honor snapped to attention. The crisp beat of military drums echoed across the Arabian Sea as Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, PVSM, AVSM, NM, officially assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command (WNC). The ceremonial parade, held on…

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar: NEW DELHI — In a transition of military leadership that arrives amid a rapidly evolving maritime security landscape, Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar officially assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on May 29, 2026. The day began not with the fanfare of bureaucracy, but with a quiet tribute to history. Upon taking over the mantle, the Flag Officer…