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TREND | 10 Apr 2025

In grey-zone era, cyber attacks serve politico-military aims: Rajnath Singh

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that in the era of "grey zone" and hybrid warfare, cyber attacks and disinformation campaign are tools to achieve politico-military aims. The ongoing conflicts and contemporary trends highlight the fact that traditional notions of warfare are being rewritten, he said in his address at the convocation ceremony of Defence Service Staff College (DSSC) here. "The ongoing conflicts and contemporary trends highlight the fact that the traditional notions of warfare are being rewritten. Emerging technologies are impacting the character of war with unmanned systems, and advent of AI forecasting, an era of Autonomous Warfare. The Warfare today has gone beyond the traditional battlefields of land, sea and air," he said. The Armed forces will increasingly need to operate jointly in a multi-domain environment where cyber, space and information warfare will be as potent as conventional operations. "We are in the age of Grey Zone and Hybrid warfare

Defence chiefs from 30 nations to attend Nato talks on future Ukraine force

Business Standard | 10 Apr 2025

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TREND | 10 Apr 2025

Khalilur Rahman redesignated as National Security Advisor of Bangladesh

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Dr Rahman will retain his functions as the High Representative for the Rohingya issue and assist the Chief Adviser in the discharge of his responsibilities regarding the Bangladesh Defence Ministry

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries signs MoU with GRSE for commercial shipbuilding

Business Line | 09 Apr 2025 5 more

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TREND | 09 Apr 2025

CCS clears 64,000 crore deal for Rafale-M jets to boost Indian Navy's air power

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The MiG-29ks will continue to operate from the second aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, once the induction of Rafale Ms is complete

India clears Rs 63,000-crore deal to purchase 26 Rafale jets from France: Sources

Business Today | 09 Apr 2025 3 more

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TREND | 09 Apr 2025

BARC OCES Result 2025 released at barcocesexam.in. Here's how to check

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The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has announced the BARC OCES Result 2025. Candidates can check their results through the official website - barcocesexam.in

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TREND | 09 Apr 2025

India-UAE partnership a model of trust and shared vision: Piyush Goyal

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Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal has called the India-UAE relationship "a model of prosperity, trust and shared vision" as he addressed the Dubai-India Business Forum in Mumbai, as per an official press release by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.The event, organised by Dubai Chambers, was attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, on his first official visit to India.Earlier in the day, Goyal shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating: "Delighted to meet HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. Our discussions focused on deepening economic cooperation under CEPA and exploring new avenues to further strengthen the India-UAE partnership."Welcoming Sheikh Hamdan, Goyal said, "The presence of Sheikh Hamdan symbolises the deep historical connect and generational continuity between Mumbai and Dubai."...

Japan interested in joining Nato command for supporting Ukraine's mission

Business Standard | 08 Apr 2025

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TREND | 08 Apr 2025

Here's why Bharat Electronics shares advanced 5% in trade on April 8

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The northward move in BEL share price came after the company announced that it has signed a deal with the Defence Ministry worth Rs 2,210 cr, for supply of EW Suite for Mi 17 V5 Helicopters of IAF

MoD inks contract with BEL for EW suits & other kits for Mi-17 V5 copters

Business Line | 07 Apr 2025

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TREND | 07 Apr 2025

INS Tarkash undertakes Passex with New Zealand Navy in Gulf of Aden

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Passex involved a range of interoperability drills, including cross-deck landings, cross-boarding, Sea Rider exchanges, and tactical manoeuvres, all integrated with communication procedure exercises

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TREND | 05 Apr 2025

Indian Navy ensures no nation suppresses another in Indian Ocean: Rajnath

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The Indian Navy ensures that "no nation suppresses another" in the Indian Ocean Region on the basis of overwhelming economy and military power, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. The remarks, made while addressing an event at the strategic Karwar naval base in Karnataka, comes in the backdrop of China's increased military muscle-flexing in the region. Singh flagged off Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR -- carrying crew members from India and nine other countries -- that set sail on a nearly month-long deployment in the south-west Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Singh termed the launch of IOS SAGAR a reflection of India's commitment to peace, prosperity and collective security in the maritime domain. He commended the Indian Navy for emerging as the first responder during incidents such as hijacking of ships and acts of piracy in the region. The Indian Navy ensures the security of not just Indian ships but also foreign ones, Singh asserted and underlined free navigation,...

From rockets on bicycles, India has come a long way in space: Isro chief

Business Standard | 05 Apr 2025

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TREND | 05 Apr 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates various infra projects at Karwar naval base

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The Navy is expanding the crucial naval base as part of Project 'Seabird'.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Various Infra Projects At Karwar Naval Base

NDTV Profit | 05 Apr 2025 2 more

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TREND | 05 Apr 2025

Death toll in Russian missile strike in central Ukraine reaches 18

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The death toll from a Russian missile strike in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has risen to 18, including nine children, regional governor Serhii Lysak said Saturday. A further 61 people were injured in Friday's attack, ranging from a 3-month-old baby to elderly residents. Forty remain hospitalised, including two children in critical condition and 17 in serious condition. There can never be forgiveness for this, said Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city's defence council. Eternal memory to the victims. Kryvyi Rih is the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The missile struck an area right next to residential buildings hitting a playground and ordinary streets, Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram. Local authorities said the strike damaged about 20 apartment buildings, more than 30 vehicles, an educational building and a restaurant. The Russian Defence Ministry claimed Friday that it had carried out a high-precision missile strike with a high explosive warhead on a