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 Manipur: 6 jawans injured as Assam Rifles soldier fires at colleagues before killing self

 In Manipur's Chandel district, a soldier shot and injured at least six Assam Rifles personnel before taking his own life. The incident occurred in the Sajik Tampak area, when the Assam Rifles jawan opened fire on his colleagues.

Indian Navy rescues hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and crew off the east coast of Somalia

Indian Navy's INS Sumitra swiftly rescued a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and its 17 crew members off Somalia's coast. This follows recent successful missions, including extinguishing a Gulf of Aden oil tanker fire and thwarting a North Arabian Sea hijacking.

Rolls-Royce inks seven-year deal with Azad Engineering for military aircraft engine components

Rolls-Royce has entered a game-changing seven-year partnership with Azad Engineering, based in Hyderabad, to manufacture critical components for its defense aircraft engines. This strategic collaboration propels Azad Engineering into the global supply chain for Rolls-Royce’s advanced aero engines, marking a significant leap for India in defense manufacturing.

India pivots away from Russian arms, but will retain strong ties

India, the world's largest arms importer, is seeking to reduce its dependence on Russia for weapons and munitions due to disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine. With Russia supplying 65% of India's weapons purchases over the last two decades, diversifying its weapons base has become a priority. India is turning towards the West, particularly the United States, to strengthen ties and contain China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The move reflects India's cautious balancing act to avoid pushing Russia closer to China while advancing its own strategic interests.

Govt extends ban imposed on terror group SIMI for 5 years

The government extended the ban on SIMI for five years due to its involvement in terrorism and disturbing peace. Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared SIMI an 'Unlawful Association' for five more years under the UAPA. SIMI has been continuously engaging in subversive activities and re-organizing absconding activists.

Indian Air Force (IAF) conducts 'Exercise Desert Knight' with France and UAE counterparts.

 

The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted 'Exercise Desert Knight' with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force over the Arabian Sea. The exercise aimed to enhance synergy and interoperability among the three Air Forces, facilitating the exchange of operational knowledge and best practices. The participation of India involved aircraft such as Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Jaguar, AWACS, C-130-J, and Air to Air Refueller.