Pakistan has officially ratified a defence cooperation agreement with Kuwait, formalising a pact concluded five months prior. This agreement aims to enhance bilateral military ties through various forms of cooperation, including manufacturing, communications, and joint exercises, and will be overseen by a joint military committee.
An Indian defence engineering company, Paras Defence and Space Technologies, has partnered with US-based BroadPak Corporation to accelerate the development of advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities in India. This collaboration aims to establish a facility for heterogeneous integration and 3D packaging, focusing on critical technologies for AI, high-performance computing, and defence applications.
A Diwali firecracker dispute in Ahmedabad escalated into a violent clash, resulting in injuries to residents, self-defence firing, and multiple arrests. The incident involved a group attacking a residential society after an argument over bursting firecrackers on a public road.
Reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh seeks divine blessings at the Tirumala temple as he prepares to defend his title against Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov.
Indian AI startup Sarvam has signed a five-year agreement with the Ministry of Defence to develop and deploy artificial intelligence applications for the armed forces. This Memorandum of Understanding with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff aims to enhance operational capabilities, decision support, and training across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, focusing on building an indigenous AI layer on sovereign infrastructure.
Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton expressed his delight after defending the Asian Champions Trophy title at home. He emphasised that his primary focus remains on defence, a strategy that has consistently yielded positive results for the team. India secured their sixth overall ACT crown by defeating Japan 4-1 on Thursday.
The Defence Ministry invoked national security to deny information regarding the appointment process of the Chief of Air Staff, including names of officers considered and policy guidelines. This denial, upheld by the Central Information Commission, came after multiple defence offices were unable to identify the authority holding such records, highlighting transparency issues.
CERT-In has issued several advisories warning against AI agents going rogue and cases of open-source agentic AI tools being used to survey and attack.
Pakistan and the Maldives have signed 20 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) covering defence, maritime security, artificial intelligence, trade, and other sectors during Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's three-day visit to Islamabad. The agreements aim to significantly boost bilateral cooperation and trade, with Pakistan also offering technical expertise and educational opportunities.
In a major defence acquisition push, India on Monday cleared procurement of a range of military platforms and weapon systems, including light multi-role helicopters, long-range Kamikaze drones and radars, at a cost of Rs 2.12 lakh crore to boost the combat prowess of the defence forces.
NorthEast United FC's strong defence will face a tough challenge from Bengaluru FC's potent attack in an upcoming Indian Super League match. Both teams are currently unbeaten this season, setting the stage for an intriguing contest as they aim to build momentum.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday called for "regional unity" as he met top defence officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan in Tehran to discuss the regional situation, amid escalating tensions in the region.
The CBI has arrested Anil Kumar, a senior executive at Munitions India Limited (MIL), for allegedly taking bribes and disclosing sensitive defence information related to a Rs 500 crore supply contract. The FIR also names SMPP CEO Ashish Kansal. Kumar is accused of routing illicit proceeds through family members, compromising national security.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio kick-started a three-day visit to India on Tuesday to advance bilateral ties in energy, trade and investment, defence, critical technologies, and exchange views on the West Asia crisis.
Brazilian coach Carlo Ancelotti praised India's organised defence and counter-attacking efforts despite Brazil's 4-0 victory in a friendly match. Ancelotti noted the game became easier for Brazil after their first goal and highlighted the match as a test for younger players in Brazil's rebuilding phase. India's coach Khalid Jamil defended goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and stressed the importance of high-level matches for the Indian team.
Global brokerage Jefferies forecasts a double-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for India's defence spending, estimating a cumulative domestic opportunity of over $60 billion across four years, driven by geopolitical tensions and the government's indigenisation push.
A college student from Hamirpur has received a Rs 3.5-crore grant from the Ministry of Defence for developing an advanced drone capable of evading enemy radar and resisting jamming, aimed at enhancing border surveillance for the Indian Army.
'India is trying to project that it can engage with the world in a different way too.'
The Indian government has announced a significant overhaul of the Agnipath scheme, offering all Agniveers an additional two-year extension period and a subsequent pathway to permanent recruitment in the armed forces, subject to eligibility and consent.
Defence officials confirmed on Thursday that all serving Agniveers will be absorbed as regular soldiers after six years of service, provided they meet specific criteria. This clarification follows the government's announcement of a two-year extension for Agniveers completing their four-year tenure, allowing for subsequent permanent recruitment. The move effectively ensures a pathway for all Agniveers to join the regular cadre, addressing previous concerns about the 75% who were not initially retained.
India's Defence Ministry has sealed contracts worth Rs 53,866 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for eight next-generation warships for the Indian Navy. These indigenously designed corvettes will bolster India's combat prowess in the Indian Ocean and support the 'Make-in-India' initiative, creating significant employment opportunities.
The reforms, undertaken by the Department of Defence Production, remove stakeholder consultation for exports of non-lethal defence items to most destinations, while retaining safeguards for sensitive countries.
The embassy of India to Yemen has successfully evacuated 19 Indian seafarers who were stranded in Hodeidah and Sana'a (Yemen) for the past two weeks, the Indian embassy in Yemen said on Sunday.
A man accused of raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district was killed in a police encounter early on Monday. Dilip Roy allegedly opened fire at a police team attempting to arrest him, leading to police retaliation. This marks the fourth reported police encounter in West Bengal since the BJP came to power in May, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stating police are allowed to retaliate in self-defence in certain cases.
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh raised concerns with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the sealing of the Indian Air Force's sports complex within the Race Course Air Force Station by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The move, which led to the cancellation of a farewell event, is part of a broader government drive to reclaim prime land parcels in the area, despite the IAF citing operational importance and a 2014 joint survey.
Defending champions Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams have made strong starts to their Asian Games campaign, securing decisive victories over Japan and Bangladesh in their respective opening matches. The men's team defeated hosts Japan 49-24, while the women's team overcame Bangladesh 42-21.
A clash erupted between two youth groups in Jharkhand's Palamu district during Kali idol immersion, leading to stone-pelting on a police team. Four police personnel were injured, and officers fired in the air in self-defence. Eight people have been detained, and an FIR has been registered against 31 named and 200 unidentified individuals.
The move is meant to enhance the operational capability of the armed forces, reduce import dependence and increase domestic value addition.
The UK's Court of Appeal on Thursday increased the minimum term of a British Sikh man's life sentence for the murder of an 18-year-old student. Vickrum Digwa, who had attempted a religious kirpan self-defence, must now serve a minimum of 25 years instead of 21. The case has sparked debate over the use of religious symbols and led to community concerns and an investigation into police conduct.
The Indian women's hockey squad for the Asian Champions Trophy in Bhopal has been announced, featuring significant changes including the resting of veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia, who is replaced by Bansari Solanki. Head coach Sjoerd Marijne has also shuffled player roles, with Salima Tete continuing as captain for the tournament, which begins on November 19. India, as defending champions, will face Malaysia in their opening match.
Swatantra Bharadwaj, accused of assaulting Nishu Azad's father during a CJP protest, claims he acted in self-defence against a mob, stating he has video evidence and that medical reports show no serious injuries, contradicting earlier claims of a skull fracture.
A dispute over bursting firecrackers on Diwali night in an Ahmedabad residential society escalated into a violent attack, leaving four residents injured. Police have arrested four individuals and detained three minors, registering a case against 14 people for charges including attempt to murder and rioting.
A Delhi court on Thursday sentenced five men to life imprisonment under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) for operating an organised crime syndicate. Special Judge Gaurav Rao ruled that there was "no chance of any reformation" for the accused, who were also fined Rs 5 lakh each. The court rejected defence pleas for leniency, citing the grave and heinous nature of their crimes and their repeated involvement.
Fresh from their record-extending Asia Cup triumph, defending champions India will begin their Asian Games title defence as overwhelming favourites against hosts Japan in the women's quarter-finals in Nagoya on Friday.
India has strongly rejected a civil lawsuit filed in a US court by Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and former R&AW chief Samant Goel, calling the allegations "fabricated and malicious." The US State Department confirmed it delivered the summonses through diplomatic channels, clarifying that this does not indicate a US position on the merits of the case.
Olympic bronze medallist Sanjay will captain a young Indian men's hockey team for a three-match tour of New Zealand from November 15 to 23. The tour celebrates 100 years of sporting relations between the two nations and provides international exposure to emerging Under-21 players and India A core members.
India secured their sixth Men's Asian Champions Trophy title, defeating Japan 4-1 in the final. Despite falling behind early to a Kazumasa Matsumoto goal, India staged a strong comeback in the second half with goals from Shilannd Lakra, Dipreet Singh, Jugraj, and Vivek Sagar Prasad to clinch their third consecutive championship.
'The close collaboration between Pakistan and China, and the assistance Pakistan receives, is a factor in our planning, and the IAF is building its capacity to counter precisely such collusive threats.'
India's foreign exchange reserves saw a decline of $2.691 billion, settling at $717.056 billion for the week ending October 30, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This marks a continued reduction from the all-time high recorded in September.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held extensive discussions to strengthen bilateral trade, defence, and energy cooperation, while also addressing the ongoing Ukraine conflict and exploring avenues for peace and resolution, with Modi reiterating India's call for dialogue and diplomacy.
