Second Peacetime Incident Involving Tejas

This is the fourth peacetime crash of an IAF jet in 2025 so far. IMAGE: The LCA Tejas Mk 1A. Photograph: ANI Photo   An Indian Air Force fighter pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, died during a......

Oppn seeks debate on SIR, national security in Parl; govt says...

Opposition parties on Sunday demanded a discussion on Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and national security in an all-party meeting ahead of the Winter Session beginning December 1,......

Asim Munir's Power Surge Splits Pakistan Military

Creating a powerful new chief of defence forces has split the Pakistan military into four competing factions, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W. IMAGE: Pakistani Army......

India Confident About US Trade Talks

Officials said the government-to-government engagement between the two countries on all other issues remains normal, but conceded rough spots over trade that need ironing out. Photograph: Jim......

Govt mulls one-rank one-pension for ex-servicemen

A committee would be set up by the finance ministry to consider the long-pending demand of ex-servicemen for a 'one-rank one-pension' scheme.This assurance was given to a delegation of Members of......

Army demands Rs 1,235 cr for spectrum

The defence ministry has sought Rs 1,235 crore (Rs 12.35 billion) in compensation from the government to vacate extra spectrum for telecom service providers.In a presentation to the parliamentary......

Despite 'Make in India', PSUs, states opt for Made in China

A report by parliamentary standing committee on commerce noted that Indian industry was getting decimated by China dumping its cheap products in India.  A parliamentary panel has said the......

Data protection bill referred to Parliament panel

The Personal Data Protection Bill was on Wednesday referred to a joint select committee of both Houses of Parliament.  IMAGE: Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar......