India has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), marking a historic return to leadership after 16 years. The 9th Conclave of Chiefs convened at Visakhapatnam on 20 February 2026, bringing together naval chiefs and maritime security heads from 33 countries spanning the Atlantic to the…
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Indian Armed Forces Lead Global HADR Missions
New Delhi: The Indian Armed Forces have evolved far beyond their traditional warfighting role, emerging as one of the country’s most dependable pillars in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, both domestically and internationally. Building a Robust HADR Framework India’s HADR framework is anchored in a strong institutional structure…
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Sikkim SSDMA, Lt Col Shelke Win SC Bose Award 2026
New Delhi, 23 January 2026: In recognition of outstanding contributions to disaster management in India, the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke have been selected for the prestigious Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026. The awards, announced annually on 23 January, commemorate the…
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Indian Navy’s Sagar Bandhu Aids Sri Lanka
New Delhi : As Cyclone-affected regions of Sri Lanka grapple with damage to infrastructure and urgent humanitarian needs, the Indian Navy has intensified its relief mission under Operation Sagar Bandhu. In a fresh deployment, four additional naval vessels INS Gharial, LCU 54, LCU 51 and LCU 57 were dispatched to…
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PM Modi Condoles Loss in Sri Lanka Due to Cyclone Ditwah
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed his heartfelt condolences to the people of Sri Lanka who have lost their loved ones due to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. He prayed for the safety, comfort, and swift recovery of all affected families. In a strong gesture of solidarity with…
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“India, Nepal Troops Train Together in Pithoragarh”
The 19th edition of the bilateral military exercise “Exercise Suryakiran XIX – 2025” commenced on 25 November in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Running until 8 December 2025, the exercise sees equal participation from both the Indian Army and Nepal Army, focusing on joint readiness across multiple operational domains. Troop Composition and Key…
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ICGS Sachet Reaches Mozambique, Strengthens Maritime Ties
The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sachet arrived at Maputo, Mozambique, on October 11, 2025, as part of its overseas deployment to Africa. This visit highlights India’s commitment to enhancing maritime cooperation and regional stability under the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)…