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Trump signs order to rebrand Pentagon as 'Department of War'

United States President Donald Trump on Friday officially signed an Executive Order which reverted the Department of Defence's name to the Department of War. Photograph: @WhiteHouse/X He was......

DRDO successfully tests fighter escape system at 800 km/h

The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Tuesday successfully carried out a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of the......

Show us proof: Cong calls Rajnath's Nehru-Babri claim a 'lie'

The Congress on Wednesday termed as "lie" and "WhatsApp university story" Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's claim that India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to build Babri masjid......

Stay sharp, adapt and innovate, CDS Gen Chauhan tells IAF commanders

Emphasising the importance of professional competence and operational readiness, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has told a gathering of IAF commanders the need for continuous adaptation,......

US clears sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin missile system to India

The United States has approved the sale of Excalibur Projectiles, Javelin Missile System and related equipment totalling over 90 million dollars to India, which Washington described as an......

'India needs capital support in aerospace and defence'

'If we want to pivot meaningfully from a services-driven economy to a technology and manufacturing-led one.' IMAGE: The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps demonstrates operational excellence during a......

Road, rail, ministries cross halfway mark in capex spending till Sep

The ministries of Road Transport & Highways and Railways have exceeded the national average capital expenditure (capex) by spending 63 per cent and 57 per cent of Budget estimates (BE),......

Antwerp court clears fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi's extradition

A court in Antwerp on Friday cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, noting that his arrest by the Belgian authorities on India's request was valid, officials in the know of......

Rare earth curbs to hit EV, RE, defence sectors

India’s macroeconomic health is in a “relative goldilocks situation”, and although the risk of higher landed oil prices, due to insurance cost surges and closure of choke points due to the......

India Eyes Self-Reliance in Rare-Earth Magnet Production

The government plans to establish a fully indigenous manufacturing ecosystem with an annual production capacity of up to 6,000 tonnes. The scheme is expected to run for seven years, according to......

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

'There have been multiple cases of people being shot for pulling into someone's driveway because they made a wrong turn or ringing the wrong bell because they made a mistake.''That is also the......

Starc's Sensational Seven Stuns England on Day One

Taking his 17th Test five-wicket haul, he finished with 7 for 58 off 12.5 overs. SCORECARD IMAGE: Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of Zak Crawley, caught out by Usman Khawaja, on Day 1 of......

How dominant Proteas drove India on the back foot

In India's first innings, only Yashasvi Jaiswal (58 off 97 balls) and Washington Sundar (48 off 92 balls) could contribute substantially as the home team suffered a batting collapse after starting......

Azam hits ton as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in second ODI

IMAGE: Chasing 289 for victory, Pakistan's Babar Azam (left) led the charge with a patient century -- his 20th ODI ton and his first in 84 international innings -- as the hosts overhauled Sri......

Ashes PIX: Five-star Stokes leaves Australia in a mess

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Ashes Test played in Perth on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: England's Ben Stokes celebrates with teammates after dismissing Scott Boland to complete his five-wicket haul.......

Pro Kabaddi: Titans beat Giants in thrilling finish

IMAGE: The intensity stayed high as the Titans and the Giants continued to match each other in every department. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi League/X Telugu Titans held their composure in the final......