The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Tuesday (28 November) signed, a contract with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) for 16 upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mounts (SRGMs) and related accessories, for combat ships of the Indian Navy.The deal, valued at Rs 2,956 crore, will equip the Navy with medium-calibre defence systems capable of anti-missile and anti-aircraft actions, known for their rapid fire rate

The stealth guided-missile destroyer adds muscle to the navy fleet targeted for expansion to 175 warships by 2035India is adding more muscle to its maritime prowess with a stealth-guided missile destroyer, named Imphal, for the Navy. With China expanding its footprint in the Indian Ocean Region, India has scaled up its naval acquisition plan—at least 175 warships by 2035, if not the optimal

NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force shot down 81 drones in Punjab and nine in Rajasthan in over a year, though Pakistan Rangers always deny use of its territory for sending drones into India, BSF director general Nitin Agarwal has said.Drones carry narcotics, arms and improvised explosive devices, Agarwal said in Hazaribagh on Thursday during the annual news conference on the eve of BSF raising

Dubai: Upon his arrival in the UAE, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the members of the Indian diaspora outside a hotel in Dubai, followed by a cultural dance performance. The diaspora members were heard chanting ‘Modi, Modi’, and raised slogans of ‘Abki Baar Modi Sarkar’ and ‘Vande Mataram.’PM Modi was seen shaking hands with diaspora members outside the hotel. The

London: On Canada’s accusation of Indian involvement in the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Vikram Doraiswami, on Thursday, said, "Let the inquiry committee come to a decision. We share values and interests with our partners.""The government that has had anything to do with it. There is an inquiry that’s on let that come

London: The Australian and Indian High Commissions to the United Kingdom (UK) co-hosted the inaugural Indo-Pacific Conference in London on Thursday (November 30) to explore practical ideas to strengthen Indo-Pacific resilience.The unique collaboration brought together leading experts from Australia, India, and the United Kingdom to address threats to regional security and enhance strategic