Five UP Officers Elevated to Additional Chief Secretary
Five principal secretaries from the 1995 batch in Uttar Pradesh have been promoted to additional chief secretary under the 7th Pay Commission's pay matrix 17.
Five principal secretaries from the 1995 batch in Uttar Pradesh have been promoted to additional chief secretary under the 7th Pay Commission's pay matrix 17.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirms positive progress in Indo-German talks for acquiring six submarines, as Germany seeks closer security partnership to reduce India's dependence on Russian military hardware.
Punjab govt's Defence Skills Conclave aims to build talent for defence & aerospace sectors, leveraging state's military legacy to achieve self-reliance. Read more.
Defence Secretary emphasises that true strategic autonomy requires indigenisation of hardware and sovereignty over skills, technology, and intellectual capital. Read more.
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane announced Punjab's potential to pioneer institutional pathways for Agniveers' resettlement in the defence industry, highlighting new opportunities post-service.
Geopolitical tensions from Ukraine to Venezuela are pushing nations to hike defence budgets. Experts predict India will follow suit in Budget 2026, focusing on self-reliance and tech-driven warfare. Read more.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces massive investment in UP's defence corridor, boosting local manufacturing of arms, ammo & aircraft equipment. Read the full report.
Hyderabad's Indrajaal lands major defence contracts worth ₹100 crore to deploy its AI-powered anti-drone systems for protecting Army and Navy installations. A leap for indigenous defence tech.
Hyderabad's Indrajaal wins Rs 100 crore defence contracts to deploy its AI-powered anti-drone systems for the Indian Army and Navy, boosting national security with indigenous innovation. Read more.
Indian defence-tech startups are shifting from hardware to full-stack software solutions, driven by VC funding and policy changes. Over a third of new startups focus on drones, but software is key to long-term contracts.
US Defence Secretary censures Senator Mark Kelly over a video urging military personnel to refuse illegal orders. The Pentagon may also reduce his retired rank. Details inside.
Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL), a subsidiary of Bharat Electronics, signs a major ₹1,500 crore contract with the Indian Ministry of Defence. Details on the deal and market reaction inside.
Nandini Chakraborty, a 1994-batch IAS officer, becomes West Bengal's first female chief secretary, superseding eight seniors. Her appointment comes months before the state assembly elections.
Nandini Chakraborty creates history as West Bengal's first female Chief Secretary. Learn about her career and this landmark appointment's significance for the state's governance.
Nandini Chakravorty creates history by becoming West Bengal's first woman Chief Secretary. Jagdish Prasad Meena appointed as Home Secretary. Read the full story here.
The Indian Army has reached a 90% indigenisation rate for its ammunition, a major step towards a fully homegrown defence supply chain. Discover the strategic impact.
Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane met Vietnam's Ambassador to discuss enhancing bilateral defence cooperation. Key initiatives and future collaboration were on the agenda. Read more.
2025 marks a historic high in UK-India defence ties, with advanced fighter jet engine tech transfer and major joint exercises. Explore the strategic partnership shaping Indo-Pacific security.
India's Defence Ministry clears procurement of long-range rockets, missiles & radar systems worth Rs 79,000 crore to boost armed forces' firepower. Read the full details.
Adani Group announces a massive Rs 1.8 lakh crore investment to strengthen India's indigenous defence capabilities. Learn how this move accelerates self-reliance in military hardware.
Paras Defence shares surged 4% after announcing the divestment of its 58.02% stake in Ayatti Innovative. The move follows strong Q2 results with a 50% profit jump. Details inside.
2025 marked a transformative year for India's defence sector with record production, exports, and breakthroughs in hypersonics, AI, and space. Discover the key reforms and future roadmap.
Odisha creates history by appointing 1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg as its first woman Chief Secretary. She succeeds Manoj Ahuja upon his retirement on December 31. Read the full story.
1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg is appointed as Odisha's Chief Secretary, becoming the first woman to hold this top post. Learn about her career and this milestone.
India finalises major defence deals worth over $450 million to supply BrahMos missiles to Vietnam and Indonesia, strengthening strategic ties in Southeast Asia amid regional tensions.
Madras High Court rejects Tamil Nadu police's claim of no orderlies, takes suo motu note of TOI report. Directs Chief Secretary, Home Secretary to explain by Jan 7. Details inside.
India's defence production hits a record Rs 1.54 lakh crore in FY25, a three-fold jump from 2014-15. Exports surge to Rs 23,622 crore. Discover how Atmanirbharta is reshaping national security.
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth refutes explosive claims of ordering a kill-all on a drug vessel. He details the lawful, multi-step military process behind the strike. Watch the full video.
India and Russia are transforming their long-standing defence partnership, shifting focus to joint research, development, and production of advanced platforms to support New Delhi's self-reliance goals. Read the full analysis.
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov held talks with Indian MoS Sanjay Seth in New Delhi, discussing bilateral defence cooperation and regional security. Read the full details.