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Lessons from Operation Sindoor: Defence budget up by 15%

In 2025-26, the government allocated Rs 6,81,210 crore for defence budget. IMAGE: Indian Army's BrahMos missile launcher is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, January 26, 2026.......

Did You Know What Defence Ministry Did This Year?

India fully utilised its military modernisation budget in 2024-2025 -- the first time in five years -- and signed a record Rs 2 trillion defence contracts. IMAGE: Indian Army personnel display......

Republic Day 2026: Op Sindoor, defence prowess displayed at 77th R-Day parade

Around 100 artistes heralded the parade, on the theme 'Vividata Mein Ekta (Unity in Diversity) that featured a grand presentation of musical instruments, demonstrating the nation's unity and rich......

The India-Russia Defence Link That Lasts

Russia, being bogged down by the Ukraine war and prioritising the requirements of its own armed forces, along with India's consistent diversification policy, will remain a major challenge to the......

Vijay Chowk to echo with Vande Mataram at Beating Retreat ceremony

The dominant theme at this year's ceremonial parade at the Kartavya Path, and other associated celebrations, has been the sesquicentenary of the national song, 'Vande Mataram' Bands of the Indian......

India, Russia Explore Duty Cuts to Rebalance Trade

Putin's State visit will centre on fixing the huge India-Russia trade imbalance, with both sides pushing to lower duties, ease non-tariff barriers, and seal a landmark mobility pact to send more......

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......

MEA Pushes For Quick Resolution To China's Rare Earth Curbs

'We remain in touch with the Chinese side, in Beijing as well as in Delhi, to bring predictability in the supply chain.' IMAGE: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Chinese Vice Minister Sun......

Govt unveils Rs 2 trillion dose for jobs, R&D, innovation, growth push

In a double-dose bid to boost growth and employment prospects, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs 2.07 trillion outlay for a research development and innovation (RDI) Scheme to fund private......

Rare Earth Magnet Shortage: Will China Play Ball?

The 17 rare earth elements that are at the centre of the current crisis are critical components of everyday products -- from cars to jet engines to electronics like smartphones and flat-screen TVs.......

Centre to decide on plea against '120 Bahadur' certification in 2 days

The Centre told the Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday that it will decide within two days a representation of petitioners who have challenged the certification and release of the upcoming......

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

'It will help India as a major sporting nation': Praful Patel on the Sports Bill IMAGE: Praful Patel emphasised that one of the most important features of the bill is the establishment of a......