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Sat, 09 Nov 2024
Fri, 08 Nov 2024
India–Australia Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2024 begins at Pune
On 8 November 2024 at the Foreign Training Node, Pune, Maharashtra, the 3rd edition of the India–Australia joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND began; it runs until 21 November.
CDS opens 2nd Indian Military Heritage Festival, launches Project Shaurya Gatha
On 8 November 2024 in New Delhi, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival and launched Project 'Shaurya Gatha'.
India gifts two Fast Interceptor Craft to Mozambique at Nacala
On 8 November 2024 at Nacala, Mozambique, India gifted two water-jet propelled Fast Interceptor Craft to the Government of Mozambique, carried there by INS Gharial.
THINQ 2024: Jayashree Periwal High School, Jaipur wins Indian Navy Quiz
On 8 November 2024 at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Jayashree Periwal High School, Jaipur won the Indian Navy Quiz THINQ 2024.
HQ IDS holds first Niche Technology Nexus seminar on quantum and electronic warfare
On 8 November 2024 in New Delhi, HQ Integrated Defence Staff, with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, held the inaugural Annual Niche Technology Nexus (NTN-2024) seminar on quantum and electronic warfare.
Thu, 07 Nov 2024
President Murmu spends 'Day at Sea' on INS Vikrant off Goa
On 7 November 2024 off Goa, President Droupadi Murmu attended the Indian Navy's 'Day at Sea' on board the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, her maiden visit to Navy ships at sea.
Amit Shah opens NIA's Anti-Terrorism Conference-2024; national counter-terrorism policy to come
On 7 November 2024 in New Delhi, Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day Anti-Terrorism Conference-2024 organised by the NIA and said the MHA will soon formulate a National Counter-terrorism Policy and Strategy.
OROP completes 10 years; PM calls it a tribute to veterans
On 7 November 2024, marking ten years of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of veterans and ex-service personnel.
Wed, 06 Nov 2024
Tue, 05 Nov 2024
Keel laid for first two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels at GRSE, Kolkata
On 5 November 2024 at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata, the keels of Yard 3037 and 3038, the first two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Navy, were laid in a ceremony presided by West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose.
Navy holds third edition of MAHASAGAR outreach with IOR maritime chiefs
On 5 November 2024, the Indian Navy held the third edition of MAHASAGAR, a high-level virtual interaction in which CNS Adm Dinesh K Tripathi spoke with heads of navies and maritime agencies of ten Indian Ocean littorals.
Coast Guard lays foundation stone for Tier-III Data Centre of Project Digital Coast Guard
On 5 November 2024 at Mahipalpur, New Delhi, the Indian Coast Guard laid the foundation stone for the Tier-III Data Centre of Project Digital Coast Guard.
Sun, 03 Nov 2024
Sat, 02 Nov 2024
Rajnath Singh at IIT Kanpur's 65th Foundation Day: defence exports to reach ₹50,000 crore by 2029-30
On 2 November 2024 at IIT Kanpur, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh urged youth to develop high-end technologies indigenously and said defence exports will reach ₹50,000 crore by 2029-30.
Rajnath Singh visits Field Gun Factory, Kanpur; reviews Kanpur-based DPSUs
On 2 November 2024, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh visited the Field Gun Factory in Kanpur, a unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), and was briefed by three Kanpur-based DPSUs.
Fri, 01 Nov 2024
Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as Defence Secretary
On 1 November 2024 at South Block, New Delhi, 1989-batch IAS officer Rajesh Kumar Singh took over as Defence Secretary, succeeding Giridhar Aramane.
9th India–Indonesia Special Forces exercise Garud Shakti 24 begins
An Indian Army Special Forces contingent left for Cijantung, Jakarta, for the 9th India–Indonesia joint exercise Garud Shakti 24, held from 1 to 12 November 2024.
Army contingent departs for 15th India–US Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar
On 1 November 2024, an Indian Army contingent departed for the 15th edition of the India–US joint Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar, scheduled for 2–22 November at the Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho.
Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024: PM celebrates with BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala, Sir Creek, Kutch
On 31 October 2024, Diwali, PM Narendra Modi celebrated the festival with BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala in the Sir Creek area of Kutch, Gujarat, near the India-Pakistan border.
Rajnath Singh dedicates 'Desh ka Vallabh' statue and Major Bob Khathing 'Museum of Valour' at Tawang
On 31 October 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually dedicated the 'Desh ka Vallabh' statue of Sardar Patel and the Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing 'Museum of Valour' at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, from 4 Corps Headquarters in Tezpur, Assam.
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2024 awarded to 463 personnel
On 31 October 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' for 2024 for 463 personnel of States, UTs, CAPFs and CPOs.
South African Navy delegation ends visit to Headquarters Sea Training, Southern Naval Command
A nine-member South African Navy delegation led by RAdm (JG) Nevielie Kurt Howell visited Headquarters Sea Training at the Southern Naval Command from 21 to 31 October 2024 to enhance naval training cooperation.
Wed, 30 Oct 2024
Rajnath Singh celebrates Diwali with troops at 4 Corps Headquarters, Tezpur
On 30 October 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Deepawali with troops at 4 Corps Headquarters in Tezpur, Assam, and reviewed operational readiness and infrastructure along the LAC.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to visit Algeria as Guest of Honour at revolution anniversary parade
On 30 October 2024, the Ministry of Defence said CDS Gen Anil Chauhan would visit Algeria from 31 October to 4 November 2024, attending as Guest of Honour the military parade for the 70th anniversary of Algeria's revolution of 1 November 1954.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh visits Jammu and forward IAF bases on the eve of Diwali
On 30 October 2024, the eve of Diwali, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh visited Jammu and forward locations where IAF air warriors are deployed and reviewed operational readiness.
Tue, 29 Oct 2024
Rajnath Singh reviews DPSUs, receives dividend cheques of ₹1,620 crore
On 29 October 2024, at South Block, New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the performance of Defence PSUs and received dividend cheques totalling ₹1,620 crore from seven DPSUs.
Swavlamban 3.0: Rajnath Singh unveils ADITI 3.0 and DISC 13, flags off 'Sagarmala Parikrama'
On 29 October 2024, at the NIIO seminar 'Swavlamban' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled ADITI 3.0 and DISC 13; the event also flagged off 'Sagarmala Parikrama', an autonomous passage of about 1,500 km from Mumbai to Tuticorin.
31st SIMBEX concludes after sea phase in the Bay of Bengal
The 31st Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) concluded on 29 October 2024 after a harbour phase at Visakhapatnam (23–25 October) and a sea phase in the Bay of Bengal (28–29 October).