Defence & Security Current Affairs — Last 7 days
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026
HQ Integrated Defence Staff marks 25 years; 'Trishakti Manthan' held
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), set up on 1 October 2001, celebrated its Silver Jubilee on 1 October 2026 with 'Trishakti Manthan' under the theme 'Future readiness through jointness & Integration'.
INS Trishul takes part in 24th India–France naval exercise Varuna at Toulon
INS Trishul reached Toulon, France, on 22 September 2026 for the 24th edition of Varuna, the annual bilateral maritime exercise of the Indian and French navies (reported 1 October 2026).
Stealth frigate INS Tarkash makes goodwill port call at Mombasa, Kenya
Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Tarkash arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on 29 September 2026 for a goodwill port call in the spirit of MAHASAGAR.
Wed, 30 Sept 2026
ICG and Gujarat ATS seize 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine worth over ₹3,000 crore from Iranian dhow
On 30 September 2026 the Centre announced that the Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS, with central agencies, had seized about 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine worth over ₹3,000 crore from an Iranian dhow west of Lakshadweep and arrested five Pakistani nationals.
Senior LeT commander Musa alias Asif Fauji killed in Budgam under 'Operation Sheruwali'
On 30 September 2026 security forces killed senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Musa alias Asif Fauji at Gurwatkalan, Khansahib (Budgam district, J&K), in an operation that was part of 'Operation Sheruwali' started in May 2026.
Second ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) begins at Subic Bay, Philippines
The second edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) began at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 28 September 2026 with INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish, under the theme 'Anchored in Trust, United at Sea'.
Tue, 29 Sept 2026
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers and projects worth over ₹24,500 crore
On 29 September 2026 the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav approved 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in five uniformed services and proposals worth over ₹24,500 crore.
India and South Korea hold 10th Joint Committee Meeting on Defence Industries and Logistics in New Delhi
The 10th India–Republic of Korea Joint Committee Meeting on Defence Industries and Logistics was held in New Delhi on 29 September 2026.
Mon, 28 Sept 2026
Amit Shah opens 'PRAHAAR – CT Policy and Strategy' conference, launches new Extradition Portal
On 28 September 2026 Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the conference on 'PRAHAAR – CT Policy and Strategy' in New Delhi and launched a new Extradition Portal to speed up bringing back fugitives from abroad.
Indian contingent leaves for 9th India–Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND-2026 at Oskemen
A 60-member Indian Armed Forces contingent left on 28 September 2026 for Oskemen, Kazakhstan, for the ninth edition of the India–Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND, held from 28 September to 11 October 2026.
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 opens at Jodhpur with seven partner air forces under the theme 'Power in Partnership'
The second edition of the IAF's multilateral air exercise Tarang Shakti was inaugurated at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 26 September 2026 and runs until 12 October, with air forces of seven friendly foreign countries.
CBN Rajasthan unit seizes nearly four tonnes of contraband including 3,937 kg poppy straw
The Central Bureau of Narcotics said on 26 September 2026 that its Rajasthan unit seized 3,937 kg of poppy straw (doda chura), 9.6 kg of opium and 1.9 kg of hydroponic cannabis in operations over the past weeks.