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Rajnath reviews security with CDS, 3 service chiefs after foiled attack

TREND | 09 May 2025

Business Standard

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday carried out a comprehensive review of the national security scenario with the top military leadership, a day after Pakistan's attempts to target Indian military installations were repelled. Every aspect of the evolving security situation was discussed in the meeting, it is learnt. The meeting was attended by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. India last night neutralised Pakistan military's attempt to hit military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur and some other locations with missiles and drones. After the Pakistani attempts were foiled, the defence ministry said India remains "fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people." Indian military officials said the Pakistani drones and missiles were effectively engaged by Indian armed forces and the attempts by the enemy were thwarted. Pakistan's fresh

India-Pakistan Conflict: What We Know From Overnight Developments So Far

NDTV Profit | 09 May 2025 9 more

Will not renegotiate security deal with US, despite protests: Panama prez

Business Standard | 09 May 2025

Civil Defence mock exercise to be held at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant and North Chennai Thermal Power Station …

Business Line | 09 May 2025

Pakistan fires 8 missiles at Jammu; all intercepted by Indian air defence

At least 100 terrorists killed in 'Operation Sindoor', says Rajnath Singh

Pakistan is 'trying to avoid' full-fledged war, says Defence Minister Asif

India to launch 52 spy satellites over next five years: INSPACe chairman

Shehbaz Sharif says Pak Army was ready, lauds forces for 'swift response'

Karnataka, In-SPACe sign MoUs to boost NewSpace with R&D manufacturing

Emergency declared in Pak's Punjab province after Indian missile strikes

Lying since birth: Foreign Secy Misri slams Pak's claim of downing IAF jets

TREND | 08 May 2025

Business Standard

The Pakistani claims were a reaction to India's Operation Sindoor which targeted nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)

S-400 Sudarshan Chakra: All About The Missile System Used To Foil Pakistan's Drone Assault

NDTV Profit | 08 May 2025 9 more

Operation Sindoor: Defence Minister Informs All Party Meeting That India Killed Atleast 100 Terrorists

India Destroys Lahore Air Defence System After Pakistan's Escalation Bid Read Official Statement

HAL, BEML, BEL Share Prices Fall As Defence Stocks Decline

Operation Sindoor: India says air defence system at Lahore neutralised

India Intercepts Pakistan's Missiles, Neutralises Lahore Air Defence System

Operation Sindoor still on, says Kiren Rijiju after all-party meeting

'It's all on social media': Pakistan minister on claim of downing IAF jets

Defence mock drill: Lutyens' Delhi to face 15-minute blackout tonight

'Targeted those who killed innocents': Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindoor

GRSE Delivers First Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft To Navy

TREND | 08 May 2025

NDTV Profit

'INS Arnala', the first of the eight ASW shallow water crafts being constructed by the Kolkata-based warship-maker for the Indian Navy,

Defence-techstartup Zebu raises $1M in pre-series A round

TREND | 08 May 2025

Business Line

Zebu is already preparing for the next funding round of $5M for integration into armed forces and international market expansion

Datanomics: India's 6.8 trn defence push highlights edge over Pak forces

TREND | 07 May 2025

Business Standard

Amid rising hostilities, India recently signed a 63,000 crore deal with France to acquire 26 Rafale Marine jets, enhancing its naval airpower

Operation Sindoor: JeM chief Masood Azhar confirms family, associates killed in Indian Missile Strike on his HQ

Business Line | 07 May 2025 1 more

Operation Sindoor: Scalp missiles, Hammer bombs key to India's strike

Indian Market Continues To Be Growth Story, Says Enam Holdings' Bhansali After Operation Sindoor

TREND | 07 May 2025

NDTV Profit

In the wee hours of Wednesday, India hit nine terror bases in Pakistan in retaliation to the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, the Ministry of Defence said in a release.

Pak ready to 'wrap' tensions if India de-escalates: Defence Minister Asif

Business Standard | 07 May 2025 9 more

Pakistan ready to wrap' tensions if India de-escalates: Defence Minister Asif

Business Line | 07 May 2025

Meet IAF Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, Who Led Operation Sindoor Press Briefing Alongside Col.SofiyaQureshi

NDTV Profit | 07 May 2025

India fulfils its vow, strikes at 9 terror infrastructure in Pakistan linked to LeT & JeM

Business Line | 07 May 2025

IAF set to begin mock war drill along Pakistan border on Wednesday

Business Standard | 06 May 2025

Indian Air Force To Hold Drill in Rajasthan, Along Border With Pakistan: Report

Nationwide Mock Drill On May 7: Check Full List Of Participating Districts And Cities

Pakistan Approves 18% Hike In Defence Budget Amid Rising India Tensions

Civil Defence Mock Drill On May 7: Where Will Safety Drills Be Held In Maharashtra? Check Full List

Mock Drill On May 7: First Nationwide Civil Defence Drill Since 1971 Who Will Participate And What's Planned

US Defence Secretary directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions

TREND | 06 May 2025

Business Standard

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday directed the active duty military to shed 20 per cent of its four-star general officers as the Trump administration keep pushing the services to streamline their top leadership positions. Hegseth also told the National Guard to shed 20% of its top positions. In a memo dated Monday, Hegseth said the cuts will remove redundant force structure to optimize and streamline leadership. On top of the cuts to the top-tier four-star generals, Hegseth has also directed the military to shed an additional 10% of its general and flag officers across the force, which could include any one-star or above or equivalent Navy rank. Hegseth said the cuts aimed to free the military from unnecessary bureaucratic layers. The news of the cuts was first reported by CNN.

Centre Orders Mock Drills In Several States On Wednesday To Assess Civil Defence Readiness: Reports

NDTV Profit | 05 May 2025 9 more

Pak hackers breach multiple defence websites; Indian Army launches counter measures to secure virtual assets

Business Line | 05 May 2025

Pakistan cyber force claims breach of Indian Defence Institutions

Business Line | 05 May 2025

Adani Reiterates Defence In US DoJ Case After Reports Say Representatives Met Trump Officials

NDTV Profit | 05 May 2025

Rajnath holds talks with Japanese counterpart, thanks him for defence ties

Business Standard | 05 May 2025

Rajnath to host Japanese Defence Minister Nakatani for talks on Monday

Business Standard | 04 May 2025

Japan, China accuse each other of airspace violations near disputed islands

Business Standard | 04 May 2025

India conducts maiden flight-trials of stratospheric airship platform

Business Standard | 03 May 2025

Pakistan Defence Minister Warns India It Would Strike Any Structure Built On Indus River

NDTV Profit | 03 May 2025

Will strike any Indian structure built on Indus River: Pak defence minister

Business Standard | 03 May 2025

Indian Navy, DRDO successfully test indigenous multi-influence ground mine

TREND | 05 May 2025

Business Standard

The Indian Navy and DRDO successfully tested the indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine, enhancing undersea warfare capabilities amid rising India-Pakistan tensions and regional missile tests

DRDO & Navy undertake maiden successful firing of underwater mine

Business Line | 05 May 2025

Defence spend amid Pak tensions may hit India's fiscal strength: Moody's

TREND | 05 May 2025

Business Standard

Moody's Ratings says India's economy remains resilient despite Pak tensions, but increased defence expenditure could weigh on fiscal strength and delay consolidation

Defence ministry orders hit 2.1 trn in FY25, 92% awarded to local firms

Business Standard | 05 May 2025 8 more

Piyush Goyal meets Belgian Defence Minister, Minister-President of Flanders

Business Standard | 04 May 2025

Modi holds talks with IAF chief over Pahalgam terror attack

Business Line | 04 May 2025

Air defence system gets a boost as Army receives Igla-S missiles

Business Line | 04 May 2025

Next-gen air defence: India moves to acquire infrared-guided VSHORADS

Business Line | 04 May 2025

Taiwan detects 7 Chinese aircraft near its territory amid tensions

Business Standard | 03 May 2025

'Pakistan has a past' admits Bilawal Bhutto, marked by waves of extremism

Business Standard | 02 May 2025

US supports India's right to defend itself: US Defense Secretary

Business Line | 01 May 2025

Def minister Rajnath Singh speaks to US defence secretary Pete Hegseth

Business Standard | 01 May 2025

US space biology firm Helogen acquires India's Vellon Space

TREND | 05 May 2025

Business Line

Helogen, by this acquisition, seeks to leverage Vellon's local expertise and collaborations with ISRO, Indian Institutes of Technology, and other leading research institutions