695 candidates from 8 States /UTs to contest elections in Phase-5 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. A total of 1586 nominations were filed for 49 PCs across 8 States /UTs going for polls in Phase- 5 for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The last date for filing nominations for phase 5 for all 8…
China’s third aircraft carrier, Fujian, took to the seas last week for its maiden trials, a significant moment in its naval expansion to challenge the US global presence. The new aircraft carrier is named after the Fujian province and is the largest, most advanced Chinese aircraft carrier ever built. Fujian carrier departed from Shanghai’s Jiangnan…
Polling in the third phase of General Elections 2024 of India was completed on 7th May 2024, with the voter turnout to be of 61.45%. Voters were seen in the queue at many polling stations. Worth mentioning that Voters from across 11 States/UTs participated enthusiastically to cast their vote at their polling stations, braving hot…
Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan led by RAdm Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at Singapore on 06 May 24 to a warm welcome by personnel of Republic of Singapore Navy and the High Commissioner of India in Singapore. The visit is part of the Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy’s…
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin proposed on replacing Sergei Shoigu as defence minister on Sunday and appointed him as secretary of Russia’s national security council. The appointment comes after Putin proposed appointing Andrei Belousov as the country’s defence minister in place of Shoigu, who has served in the post for years. Notably, the reshuffle comes as…
The Union home ministry of India has directed all central paramilitary and allied forces to replicate a ‘beehives on border fence’ beekeeping model initiated by a BSF unit in West Bengal to boost employment opportunities for the locals and create a goodwill with them for strengthening security. Official sources told PTI that the decision was…
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 65th Raising Day on May 07, 2024. To mark the day, an event was organised in New Delhi, which was presided over by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane. In his address, the Defence Secretary lauded the BRO for fulfilling its responsibilities successfully in inhospitable terrain and tough weather conditions. He…
The sixth edition of Commandants’ Conclave was held at Military Institute of Technology, Pune under the aegis of HQ Integrated Defence Staff on 07 May 24. Notably, the Commandants of esteemed Armed Forces Training Institutions and War Colleges along with other senior leadership of Armed forces attended the Conclave. Further, they brainstormed on charting the…
Germany is actively considering the reintroduction of compulsory military service for all 18-year-olds in response to mounting geopolitical pressures, particularly from Russia. Leaked military documents have revealed detailed discussions within the German defense ministry, with the proposals reportedly in the final stages. Notably, this potential policy shift comes at a time when Russian President Vladimir…
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) detained an Iranian fishing boat, with six Indian crew, west of Beypore off the coast of Kerala late on May 05, 2024. Noteworthy, the swift sea-air coordinated operation involved the ships and aircraft of the ICG. After intercepting the boat, an ICG team boarded the vessel and thoroughly investigated it…
