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New Delhi: Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh during a press conference at the Air Force Auditorium in New Delhi on Saturday, October 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)

Drones not revolutionary but evolutionary for IAF: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh said on Saturday that drones are not revolutionary to the Indian Air Force but evolutionary, ruling out the need for a separate force for…

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif speaks in an interaction with foreign media in Islamabad, Pakistan, Aug. 30, 2022. (Photo by Ahmad Kamal/Xinhua/IANS)

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Pakistan dithers between use of military strength and ‘strategic restraint’ amid regional tension

London, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Saudi Arabia reportedly weighs a major offensive to retake the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Yemen's Houthi movement, Pakistan once again finds itself at the…

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Military power concentrated around aerospace domain: IAF chief

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh said on Saturday that military power is concentrated around the aerospace domain, adding that recent conflicts have shown that air power…

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US Indo-Pacific Command chief visits India today to advance defence cooperation

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, is visiting India, starting Saturday, to advance defence ties and military-to-military…

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INS Tarkash departs Kenya’s Mombasa after successful port visit

Nairobi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a frontline guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy, has departed from Kenya's Mombasa following a successful port visit, deepening…

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INSV Neelkanth embarks on 660 nautical miles voyage from Visakhapatnam To the Andamans

Kolkata, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The INSV Neelkanth, an ocean-going sailing vessel of the Indian Navy, has set sail from Visakhapatnam to Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) as part of the Silver…

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Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 ends with call for high operational preparedness

New Delhi, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Naval commanders discussed operational preparedness, logistics, maintenance and reforms undertaken in the field of training and human resource management at a…

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Jodhpur: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor with troops from the participating air forces during Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on Saturday, September 26, 2026. (Photo: IANS/X/@IAF_MCC)

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Multinational air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti 2026’ continues to further strengthen partnerships

Jodhpur, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Professional interactions between aircrew and teams from various countries continue to further strengthen partnerships during the second edition of the ongoing major…

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Navy chief to attend Lawrence School Sanawar’s 179th Founder’s Day celebrations

Shimla, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Lawrence School, Sanawar, in Himachal Pradesh, will celebrate its 179th Founder’s Day with a three-day programme beginning on October 3, bringing together students,…

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‘Tri-Service Day’: Integrated Defence Staff Headquarters celebrates Silver Jubilee

New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Integrated Defence Staff Headquarters (HQ IDS) on Thursday marked its Silver Jubilee, commemorating 25 years since its establishment on October 1, 2001, observed…

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Deck reception onboard INS Tarkash in Mombasa underscores strong India-Kenya bond

Nairobi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, and Captain Rohit Mishra, Commanding Officer of INS Tarkash, co-hosted a deck reception onboard the Indian Navy's…

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Varuna sea phase reaffirms strong and enduring India-France maritime partnership: Navy

New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Naval Ship Trishul has completed the sea phase of the 24th edition of Exercise 'Varuna' with the French Navy, drilling alongside two French frigates, a nuclear…

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Bengal: NSG conducts counter-terror drill on Vande Bharat at Howrah station

Kolkata, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Security Guard (NSG) conducted a joint counter-terrorism (CT) mock drill at Howrah railway station on the intervening night of September 28-29. The 29…

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India and Fiji discuss strengthening defence cooperation, free and open Indo-Pacific

New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and Fiji on Thursday discussed strengthening defence and maritime cooperation, defence industry engagement, capacity building and training, and enhancing…

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Exploring deeper cooperation in defence, AI, skills development with India: Marcio Elias Rosa (IANS Exclusive)

Milwaukee, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Brazil and India are exploring deeper defence cooperation, artificial intelligence, skills development and emerging economic sectors, with possible investment by…

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Poland eyes deepening defence, space ties with India (IANS Exclusive)

Milwaukee, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Poland sees significant scope for expanding defence and space cooperation with India and plans to bring Polish space companies to the country as Warsaw doubles its…

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Mahajan: U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor with Indian and U.S. Army troops during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Bikaner district, Rajasthan, on Thursday, September 24, 2026. (Photo: IANS/X/@USAmbIndia)

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‘US-India defence ties strong, political ties at low point’

Washington, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) US-India defence ties are "really strong and growing", but relations between the two governments are at "a bit of a low point", according to an expert assessment…

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New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu witnesses the inaugural show of the change of guard ceremony in the new format at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on Sunday, February 16, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

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No Change of Guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Oct 3

New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Change of Guard Ceremony will not take place on October 3, 2026, at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The decision has been officially conveyed through a…

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Dismissed BSF tradesmen share their sufferings, veterans support their cause for reinstatement

New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) About 400 tradesmen in the Border Security Force (BSF) realised their long-held dream of serving the nation in 2024 when they got recruited in the force through…

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Samba: Security forces conduct a search operation in the remote hilly area of Sumb in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, Tuesday, August 25, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

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Kin of Pahalgam victims welcome killing of terrorist Hashim Moosa

New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Family members of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on Wednesday welcomed the elimination of Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Asif alias…

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India and Australia discuss strengthening defence cooperation

New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) India and Australia held the 13th Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi from September 28-30, with discussions held on further strengthening defence cooperation and…

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Army, BSF hold strategic seminar in Shillong to strengthen border coordination

Shillong, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) A crucial seminar between the Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) was held in Shillong for better operational coordination. The "Army-BSF Synergy Seminar 2026"…

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‘Op Drishti’ reflects Army’s courage, dedication, resolve: J&K L-G

Srinagar, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday that ‘Operation Drishti’ was not just a medical camp, but a reflection of the Army’s courage, dedication,…

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Meghalaya govt steps up border vigil as infiltration attempts rise

Shillong, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) A high-level meeting involving the Meghalaya government, police and the Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday reviewed the security situation along the international…

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Arunachal Guv stresses strengthening Advanced Landing Grounds, air connectivity

Itanagar, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Tuesday stressed the need to strengthen Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) and air connectivity infrastructure…

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Indian defence officials visit Ethiopian military academy in Holota

Addis Ababa, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Sanjay Kumar, along with an Indian delegation, visited the Ethiopian Military Academy in Holota on Tuesday. During the…

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India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise Kazind 2026 begins in Oskemen

Astana, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The opening ceremony of the India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise 'Kazind 2026' was held at Oskemen on Tuesday with Major General Zhenis Maralov, Chief of Regional…

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Maharashtra Cabinet approves direct police recruitment for Ex-Agniveers without exams

Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major policy shift aimed at safeguarding the career prospects of military recruits, the Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday…

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Blue-water force: Rajnath Singh hails Indian Navy’s presence in South China Sea, Atlantic

New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Highlighting the Indian Navy’s key role in ensuring strategic depth, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that the presence of Indian warships extends to…

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MP govt clears 20 pc reservation for Agniveers in uniformed services

Bhopal, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a landmark decision aligned with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s vision of youth empowerment, the Madhya Pradesh Council of Ministers has approved a 20 per cent…

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