The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked its 68th Foundation Day on January 1, 2026, with a historic milestone that significantly strengthens India’s journey towards defence self-reliance. During the celebrations, DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V. Kamat announced that Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) worth approximately ₹1.30 lakh crore has been…
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Air Marshal S Shrinivas Takes Charge of IAF Training Command
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas formally took over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command of the Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. The appointment places a highly experienced fighter pilot, instructor and administrator at the helm of the command responsible for shaping the future manpower of…
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MoD Signs Rs 4,666 Crore Contracts for CQB Carbines & Torpedoes
New Delhi: On December 30, 2025, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts totaling Rs 4,666 crore for the procurement of Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbines and Heavy Weight Torpedoes, reinforcing the combat capabilities of the Indian Army and Navy. The agreements were finalized at South Block in the presence…
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DRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket
India marked a significant milestone in its indigenous defence capabilities on December 29, 2025, as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR). The test, carried out at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, demonstrated…
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Bondi Attack: Victims’ Families Seek Federal Inquiry
Families of Jewish Australians killed in the deadly Bondi beach terror attack have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, demanding the establishment of a federal royal commission to investigate the attack, failures in intelligence oversight, and what they describe as a rapidly escalating antisemitism crisis…
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Amit Shah to Inaugurate Anti-Terror Conference in New Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will inaugurate the Anti-Terror Conference on Friday, December 26, 2025, in New Delhi. Organized by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, the two-day event is designed to strengthen India’s counter-terrorism framework and foster collaboration among stakeholders….
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IDAS Probationers Meet President Murmu at Bhavan
Probationers of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), 2024 batch, met the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 24, 2025. During the interaction, the President underscored the vital role played by IDAS officers in managing the financial backbone of India’s defence establishment. Addressing the young…
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Critical Minerals Key to Defence Readiness, Says CISC
Critical minerals have emerged as a decisive factor in shaping India’s defence preparedness, technological sovereignty and long-term national security, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), said at a high-level strategic forum in New Delhi. He was delivering the…
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People-Centric Security Key to Viksit Bharat: President Murmu
New Delhi, December 23: President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu on Monday underlined that national security rooted in citizen welfare and community participation is essential for building a developed and prosperous India, describing security as a major driver of economic investment and growth. The President was addressing the IB Centenary…
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DRDO–RRU Pact to Strengthen Defence, Security
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22 December 2025 to promote collaboration in research, education, training, and technology support for defence and internal security. The MoU was inked by Dr Chandrika Kaushik, DG of DRDO, and Prof…