Defence general
Ideology not main factor pushing children to terror groups
14 Feb 2018
New research challenges conventional wisdom that 'violent extremism' or ideology is predominantly responsible for driving children into terrorist ranks
Hafiz Saeed’s JuD, others finally declared terror outfits by Pak
13 Feb 2018
Apart from 26/11 ‘mastermind’ Hafiz Saeed’s JuD, others like the LeT and FIF have been declared terrorist outfits through a presidential ordinance ahead of a global meet on terror financing in Paris
Battle with militants rages in Jammu; 2 JCOs, 2 kids killed
10 Feb 2018
Suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists have managed to penetrate the family quarters of an Army camp in the heart of Jammu city, killing at least two soldiers and 2 children so far
China inducts J-20 stealth fighter to counter US’ F-22 Raptor
10 Feb 2018
The J-20 is Chinas fourth-generation medium- and long-range fighter jet and its introduction could add a new dimension in the India-China air force balance as India is yet acquire a stealth fighter
Boeing keen to sell F/A-18 Hornets to India, may agree to make locally
06 Feb 2018
Boeing Co is in talks to sell its F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets to the Indian Navy, which is reviewing proposals for 57 jets – though several technical evaluation has yet to take place
Eyeing Russian ‘threats’, US to expand nuclear capability
05 Feb 2018
The US feels Russia is increasing its military capabilities with a focus on tactical nuclear weapons, but Russia has denied seeking to trigger a fresh arms race
USAF chief Gen Goldfein takes India’s Tejas out for a spin
05 Feb 2018
Chief of Staff of the US Air Force General David L Goldfein became the first foreign military chief to fly the indigenously developed Tejas single-seat, single-jet engine, fourth-generation aircraft that can fly at 1,350 km per hour
Afghanistan blames ISI for Kabul attacks; Ghani snubs Abbasi
31 Jan 2018
President Ashraf Ghani refused to take a phone call from Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi who had phoned in connection with the spate of recent attacks in Afghanistan
India’s third Scorpene-class sub ‘INS Karanj’ launched, Lamba slams delay
31 Jan 2018
Karanj is the third of the six Scorpene-class submarines being built by MDL under the Project 75 programme of Indian navy. It will undergo rigorous tests for the next one year before it is commissioned
At least 36 killed, 185 hurt as Yemen rebels storm into Aden
31 Jan 2018
Iran-backed pro-separatist security forces advanced in some areas and were reported just 1km away from the Saudi-backed president's palace in Aden, seizing two military camps near Aden international airport
Doklam our territory, but CPEC can be discussed: China
30 Jan 2018
China on Monday said it is ready to hold talks with India to resolve differences on the contentious $50-billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) that passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, but maintained that the Doklam plateau falls within its territory
Afghanistan in tears after Kabul attack kills 103, inujres 235
29 Jan 2018
The government has blamed the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani Network, which Afghan and Western officials suspect of involvement in at least some of the recent attacks in the capital
PM outlines 3 top challenges at Davos: climate, terror, protectionism
24 Jan 2018
While singling out climate change as the biggest threat the world faces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his inaugural remarks at Davos also criticised artificial distinctions between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ terrorists
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