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Fri, 02 May 2025
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari takes over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari took charge as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force, on 2 May 2025.
DGFT prohibits import of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan
The DGFT, by Notification No. 06/2025-26 dated 2 May 2025, inserted Para 2.20A in the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to prohibit direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan.
Amaravati: PM launches works worth over ₹58,000 crore, including Missile Test Range at Nagayalanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid foundation stones for and dedicated projects worth over ₹58,000 crore in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, on 2 May 2025.
Thu, 01 May 2025
IOS SAGAR (INS Sunayna) arrives at Port Victoria, Seychelles
Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR, INS Sunayna with a multinational crew, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 1 May 2025.
Lt Gen Pratik Sharma takes over as GOC-in-C, Northern Command
Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma took over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army's Northern Command on 1 May 2025.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC)
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) in New Delhi on 1 May 2025, succeeding Lt Gen JP Mathew.
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Defence Ministry flags misleading WhatsApp message on donations; points to Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund
The Ministry of Defence on 27 April 2025 cautioned against a misleading WhatsApp message seeking donations to a bank account for Army modernisation and directed donors to the official Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviews security arrangements in Udhampur
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed security arrangements at a high-level meeting in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, on 27 April 2025, and met Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, who is to take over as GoC Northern Command from 1 May.
Sat, 26 Apr 2025
IOS SAGAR makes port call at Port Louis, Mauritius
IOS SAGAR made a port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, from 26 to 28 April 2025 as part of its Indian Ocean deployment, before a joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius Coast Guard.
Army Hospital (R&R) performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using 3D microscope, a first for the Armed Forces
The Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi, performed minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using a 3D microscope — a first for the Armed Forces — the Defence Ministry said on 26 April 2025.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
CCS decisions after Pahalgam attack: Indus Waters Treaty held in abeyance, ICP Attari closed
The Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by the Prime Minister on 23 April 2025, decided to hold the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 in abeyance, close the Integrated Check Post Attari, cancel SVES visas for Pakistani nationals, declare Pakistan's defence advisers persona non grata and cut High Commission strength to 30, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced.
After Pahalgam attack: Amit Shah visits site and families; four special flights from Srinagar
Home Minister Amit Shah paid last respects to those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, met their families and visited the site on 23 April 2025, while the Civil Aviation Ministry arranged four special flights from Srinagar and directed airlines to keep regular fares.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir; 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen killed
A terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April 2025 killed 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen, according to the Foreign Secretary's briefing; Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned it.
Navy inducts 10th Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile barge, LSAM 24, at Mumbai
The 10th Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile (ACTCM) barge, LSAM 24 (Yard 134), built by MSME shipyard Suryadipta Projects, Thane, was inducted at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on 22 April 2025.
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
Amit Shah reviews implementation of three new criminal laws in Chhattisgarh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the implementation of the three new criminal laws in Chhattisgarh with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in New Delhi on 21 April 2025.
Indian Navy completes refit of Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee at Mumbai
Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee set sail for the Maldives on 21 April 2025 after the Indian Navy completed her maiden Normal Refit at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025
IAF joins multinational Exercise Desert Flag-10 in the UAE with MiG-29 and Jaguar jets
An Indian Air Force contingent reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE to take part in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a multinational air combat exercise scheduled from 21 April to 8 May 2025, the Defence Ministry said on 20 April 2025.
Over 5,000 run in maiden Soldierathon at Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi
Over 5,000 runners took part in the first Soldierathon, 'Run for Soldiers and Run with Soldiers', at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, on 20 April 2025.
Sat, 19 Apr 2025
Fri, 18 Apr 2025
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Defence Secretary co-chairs 24th India–UK Defence Consultative Group meeting in London
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the 24th India–UK Defence Consultative Group meeting with UK Permanent Under Secretary David Williams during a visit to London on 16–17 April 2025.
Amit Shah addresses CRPF Day Parade 2025 at Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah was Chief Guest at the CRPF Day Parade at Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, on 17 April 2025 and paid tribute to 2,264 CRPF personnel who laid down their lives.
INS Sunayna, deployed as IOS SAGAR, arrives at Nacala, Mozambique
INS Sunayna, on deployment to Africa as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, arrived at Nacala Port, Mozambique, on 17 April 2025, after taking part in the inaugural session of exercise AIKEYME 25 at Dar-es-Salaam.
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK-VI begins at Aundh, Pune
The sixth edition of the India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK began at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune), on 16 April 2025 and is scheduled till 28 April.
Five Armed Forces personnel honoured with MacGregor Memorial Medal for 2023 and 2024
CDS General Anil Chauhan presented MacGregor Memorial Medals for 2023 and 2024 at the United Service Institution of India, New Delhi, on 16 April 2025, for contributions to military reconnaissance, exploration and adventure.
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
Defence Secretary co-chairs 11th India–Italy Joint Defence Committee in Rome
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Rome on 14–15 April 2025, called on Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and co-chaired the 11th India–Italy Joint Defence Committee meeting; SIDM and AIAD signed an MoU.
INSV Tarini leaves Cape Town on final leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama II to Goa
INSV Tarini, crewed by Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A, was flagged off from the Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town, on 15 April 2025 for the final leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation, to Goa.