NCC will touch strength of 20 lakh in coming years: Defence Ministry

Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands to end its war against Ukraine and improve relations, including no NATO membership for Kyiv, no foreign troops in Ukraine, and recognition of Crimea and four provinces as part of Russia. The terms, discussed in recent conversations, also address NATO's eastward expansion and require addressing the "root causes" of the conflict. It remains unclear if peace talks with Kyiv will precede acceptance of these demands....

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh visited the Southern Air Command (SAC) for a commanders' conference, emphasizing the need for innovative measures to address security challenges and harness human resources. He highlighted the impact of emerging technologies and the hybrid nature of future warfare during interactions with SAC commanders, urging them to stay updated on global developments in space, cyber, and electronic warfare. The CAS was briefed on key issues including air defence, operational preparedness,...

The Indian Air Force's elite Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team performed a spectacular air show over Marina Park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, led by Group Captain Ajay Dasarathi and Group Captain Sidhesh Kartik. The team flew in close formation, showcasing loops, barrel rolls, and their signature DNA manoeuvre, inspiring local youths and tourists. The air show, held to promote patriotism and aviation excellence, attracted a large crowd and will continue on Thursday. Full Article

Union Minister for Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed Starlink to India, marking the official entry of Elon Musk-owned SpaceX subsidiary in the country, specifically mentioning its utility for remote area railway projects. Jio Platforms and Bharti Airtel have both signed agreements with SpaceX to bring Starlink's broadband internet services to India, following demands for a spectrum auction to ensure fair pricing. These partnerships come after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent meeting with Elon Musk in...

India's Tejas light combat aircraft successfully test-fired the indigenous air-to-air missile Astra off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha, as confirmed by the defence ministry. The missile hit the flying target directly, showcasing its precision and effectiveness, while meeting all mission parameters. Developed by DRDO, the Astra missile has a range of over 100 km and demonstrated accurate performance in engaging targets. Full Article

The CBI and Kerala Police arrested Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov, wanted by the US for operating cryptocurrency exchange Garantex to launder criminal proceeds, including ransomware, with a potential $96 billion in transactions. Besciokov faces charges of money laundering, violating sanctions, and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business in the US, following a provisional arrest warrant issued by the MEA. The US authorities seized assets and froze funds related to Garantex, aiming to prevent further criminal activities...