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Commodore Varghese Mathew Assumes Role as Naval Officer-in-Charge (Kerala)

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Commodore Varghese Mathew Assumes Role as Naval Officer-in-Charge (Kerala)

The Southern Naval Command recently witnessed a significant leadership transition as Commodore Varghese Mathew assumed office as the Naval Officer-in-Charge (Kerala). The handover ceremony took place at the Southern Naval Command headquarters in Kochi, showcasing the Indian Navy’s commitment to seamless leadership changes for operational continuity. Profile of Commodore Varghese Mathew The Southern Naval Command: … Read more

Travancore’s Historic Victory at Battle of Colachel: A Turning Point in Indian Military History

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Travancore's Historic Victory at Battle of Colachel: A Turning Point in Indian Military History

On the 284th anniversary of the 1741 Battle of Colachel, the Madras Regiment of the Indian Army commemorated King Marthanda Varma’s victory against the Dutch East India Company in Kanyakumari. The Battle That Changed Indian Military History The Battle of Colachel on 31 July 1741 marked a crucial shift in India’s fight against European colonial … Read more

Indian Coast Guard Launches Fast Patrol Vessel ‘Atal’ in Goa

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Indian Coast Guard Launches Fast Patrol Vessel 'Atal' in Goa

The Indian Coast Guard’s latest Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ‘Atal’ was recently launched in Goa, marking a significant advancement in India’s coastal defense and maritime surveillance capabilities. Designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), this vessel symbolizes the nation’s commitment to self-reliance in defense manufacturing. Key Highlights of FPV ‘Atal’ Advancement in Defense … Read more

DRDO Conducts Two Consecutive Successful Pralay Missile Flight Tests

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DRDO Conducts Two Consecutive Successful Pralay Missile Flight Tests

DRDO recently achieved a significant milestone with two successful flight tests of the Pralay missile in India. The tests showcased the missile’s precision strike capabilities and indigenous design, reinforcing India’s defense modernization efforts. Overview The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of the Pralay missile on July 28 and … Read more

NALSA Launches Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana to Strengthen Legal Aid for Defence Personnel

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NALSA Launches Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana to Strengthen Legal Aid for Defence Personnel

The ‘Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana’ by NALSA aims to provide justice, dignity, and legal protection to India’s military and paramilitary personnel and their families. The scheme extends legal aid through Sainik Boards and involves defence families as paralegal volunteers. Overview The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) introduced the ‘Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana‘ to offer comprehensive … Read more

New NCERT Modules Feature Shubhanshu Shukla and Operation Sindoor

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New NCERT Modules Feature Shubhanshu Shukla and Operation Sindoor

NCERT’s new curriculum includes modules on Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s space mission, Operation Sindoor, Mission LiFE, and the story of Partition. This aims to offer students a comprehensive education blending patriotism, scientific curiosity, sustainability, and historical awareness. Background of the Curriculum Push The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is set to introduce curriculum … Read more

Turkey Unveils Gazap Thermobaric Weapon at Defence Fair

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Turkey Unveils Gazap Thermobaric Weapon at Defence Fair

Turkey has unveiled its most powerful non-nuclear bomb, named Gazap (meaning Wrath in Turkish), at the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul. Weighing 970 kilograms, the bomb represents a major leap in Turkey’s defence technology and has been described as one of the most lethal conventional weapons ever built. Features and Capabilities … Read more

Bold Kurukshetra 2025 | India–Singapore Joint Military Exercise

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Bold Kurukshetra 2025 | India–Singapore Joint Military Exercise

India and Singapore joined hands for ‘Bold Kurukshetra 2025’, a military exercise focusing on urban combat readiness, counter-terrorism, and strategic operations in the desert of Rajasthan. Overview India and Singapore have started the ‘Bold Kurukshetra  2025‘ military exercise in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, to enhance combat interoperability, especially in urban warfare and counter-terrorism. This exercise strengthens the partnership … Read more

DRDO Successfully Test-Fires ULPGM-V3 Drone-Launched Missile

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DRDO Successfully Test-Fires ULPGM-V3 Drone-Launched Missile

The successful test of the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 by DRDO showcases India’s advancement in drone-based missile systems, enhancing self-sufficiency in defense technology. Overview India achieves a milestone in defense technology with the successful test of the ULPGM-V3 missile, integrating advanced drone systems with precision strike capabilities at the National Open Area Range in … Read more

Indian Coast Guard Launches Samudra Prachet Pollution Control Vessel | PCV

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Indian Coast Guard Launches Samudra Prachet Pollution Control Vessel | PCV

The launch of Samudra Prachet heralds India’s self-reliance in defence and maritime infrastructure, enhancing its capability to combat marine pollution and uphold global environmental standards. Key Details about Samudra Prachet The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) unveiled ‘Samudra Prachet’, the second indigenous Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), on July 23, 2025, at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), bolstering … Read more

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