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Rajnath Singh to attend Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur today

May 7, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur on May 7 and 8, with discussions set to focus on “Military Capability in New Domains” amid the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will also participate in the conference, […]

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Rajnath Singh Hails Op Sindoor as Symbol of National Strength and Preparedness

May 7, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday paid tribute to the courage and sacrifices of the Indian armed forces on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, describing it as a powerful symbol of India’s resolve and military preparedness. He said the operation showcased the armed forces’ unmatched precision, seamless coordination and readiness to take decisive […]

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India, Algeria agree to expand defence cooperation at first joint commission meeting

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: India and Algeria have agreed to further expand their defence cooperation following the inaugural meeting of the Joint Commission held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting, co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), and Kaid Nour Eddine, Chief of Staff of the Algerian Naval Forces, focused on enhancing collaboration across a […]

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India’s defence production surges 174% in a decade, exports rise 34-fold: Jitendra Singh

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said India’s defence sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by technology, indigenous innovation and increased private sector participation. Addressing the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, Singh highlighted that defence production has reached ₹1.54 lakh crore, marking a 174 per cent […]

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UAE air defences engage missiles, drones; Tehran denies attacking UAE

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The United Arab Emirates’ defence ministry said on Tuesday that its air defences were dealing with missile and drone attacks from Iran, although Iran’s joint military command said its armed forces had not carried out any missile or drone operations against the UAE in recent days. A spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters […]

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Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8 to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet […]

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Hantavirus outbreak: Three dead, 150 stranded on luxury ship in the sea

May 5, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Three people were reported dead and some others infected, while nearly 150 remain stranded on the MV Hondius that is currently off the coast of West Africa, the media reported on Tuesday. Some human-to-human transmission may have occurred on board the cruise ship hit by the virus outbreak, the World Health […]

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Roving Periscope: Iran will be “blown off the face of Earth,” threatens Trump

May 5, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: A day after launching “Project Freedom,” US President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran will be “blown off the face of the Earth” if it attacks US vessels escorting stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s statement to Fox News came as Iran reportedly attacked some ships being guided […]

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Govt Signs ₹1,476 Crore Deal with BEL for Advanced Electronic Systems for Army

May 5, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed a contract worth ₹1,476 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad, for the procurement of five Ground-Based Mobile Electronic Systems for the Indian Army. The agreement was formalised in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at Kartavya Bhawan-2 in the national capital. According to […]

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PM Modi condemns UAE attacks, reaffirms India’s support for peace and stability

May 5, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that left three Indian nationals injured, calling the targeting of civilians and critical infrastructure “unacceptable.” In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three […]