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LG Ladakh congratulates IAF on successful landing of IL-76MD aircraft at Nyoma airbase
Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena congratulated the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday on the successful landing of its heavy-lift IL-76MD aircraft at the newly developed Nyoma Airbase in Changthang district, describing it as a significant achievement for India’s military preparedness and forward-deployment capabilities in high-altitude regions.
IAF's IL-76 transport aircraft lands in Nyoma airbase in Ladakh
The Indian Air Force marked a new pinnacle of achievement with its IL-76MD transport aircraft landing at Nyoma airbase, which sits at an altitude of roughly 13,000 feet near the Line of Actual Control with China. This historic landing is celebrated as the highest-ever for this model, highlighting the operational prowess of the IL-76MD and the outstanding training of its crew in extreme environments.
Govt set to tweak MSP norms for periodic price hikes of minor forest products
The Centre is planning to restructure the minimum support price mechanism for minor forest produce. This change aims to provide periodic hikes to benefit tribal communities relying on forest produce. TERI has been tasked to study the current MSP framework and assess potential rationalization. Concerns regarding stagnant MSP rates sparking exploitation among forest-dependent communities have been raised in parliamentary discussions.
South Korean president, first lady and national security adviser passport information leaked online along with 165 other people?
South Korean president Lee Jae Myung, first lady Kim Hea Kyung and national security adviser Wi Sung-lac passport information seems to have leaked online along with 165 other people, a report said. The passport details and personal details of presidential security staff have also leaked. According to broadcaster KBS, an Excel file containing the personal details was uploaded onto a paid malware scanning website in June.
China's international criticism on Covid toughened its attitude: Foreign Secretary
Vikram Misri indicated that international condemnation impacted China's approach to the Covid-19 pandemic effectively. He noted that China perceived itself as being unfairly blamed for the outbreak. Misri explained how returning to China involved a strict 21-day quarantine during the pandemic period. The restrictions further complicated diplomatic relations, especially during the Galwan clash in 2020. China's response also affected global supply chains, creating challenges for various countries, including India.
South Korea to respond firmly to North Korean breaches of border, security aide says
South Korea plans to respond firmly to protect its military border amid rising tensions with North Korea. After a landmine blast injured South Korean soldiers, the UN Command stated that it violated the armistice. Seoul demanded North Korea to halt fortification work near the inter-Korean border as it escalated tensions. Kim Yo Jong announced plans to activate anti-South Korean propaganda loudspeakers along the border.
China says its troops conducted ‘normal patrols’ along border with India, abided by agreements
Chinese foreign ministry responded to India's remarks on military disturbance at border, saying Beijing always 'strictly abide' by relevant agreement.
India-China border frictions recur as Chinese forces stray from patrol routes, MEA clarifies stand
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Director General Shatrujeet Kapur addressed recent border tensions with Chinese forces in Arunachal Pradesh. These tensions arose from Chinese forces straying from established patrolling routes along the Line of Actual Control. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the need for maintaining peace and tranquillity in border areas. Both nations are utilizing diplomatic and military channels to resolve ongoing issues effectively.
MEA says Chinese patrol deviations disturb border peace, hinder ties
India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson highlighted ongoing disturbances at the Line of Actual Control with China. Both nations are using diplomatic and military channels to resolve border tensions effectively. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police director general remarked on continuous confrontations in Arunachal Pradesh. Recent agreements aimed at improving bilateral relations followed the severe strain caused by the Galwan Valley clashes.
China face-offs 'ongoing' along Arunachal Pradesh border, says ITBP Chief Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has raised a new combat unit, the Shaurya commandos, who have demonstrated their capabilities during ongoing face-offs with Chinese troops at multiple locations in Arunachal Pradesh, ITBP chief Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor said on Thursday.
Solar Defence’s Nagastra 2 completes technical trials for Army, offers 650 mm armour penetration
Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd. has completed the delivery of the Nagastra 2 anti-tank loitering munition system. This system includes advanced features such as day-and-night surveillance cameras and an Electronic Counter-Countermeasures system. The Indian Army issued an order in 2025 for approximately 450 NAGASTRA-1R loitering munitions. The Nagastra-1R system is designed with over 80% indigenous content, emphasizing self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
ITBP has raised drone platoons, building bunkers along LAC: ITBP DG
ITBP Director General (DG) Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor told his troops at a force base in Rajasthan's Alwar that countering China through "traditional" means of warfare was a thing of the past and hence they were investing in modernizing the force, its weapons, vehicles and border posts.
Indian Army's new warfare doctrine: Rajnath Singh to unveil how the Army plans to tackle threats from China and Pakistan
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will unveil the Indian Army's new land warfare doctrine, outlining how the force plans to adapt to modern combat involving drones, artificial intelligence, precision strikes and multi-domain operations.
Ladakh leader pushes ‘Aksai Hind’ name for territory occupied by China
Tashi Gyalsan criticized China's claims regarding Ladakh's Union Territory status as baseless and unacceptable. He urged the Indian government to rename Aksai Chin as Aksai Hind to reflect its rightful ownership. Gyalsan stressed that Ladakh has always been a part of India, despite China's ongoing territorial claims. Additionally, India reaffirmed the importance of Ladakh as an integral part of the nation amid China's objections.
India’s Zorawar tank for China border faces 2-year delay as Army’s new demand puts engineers to the test
India’s Zorawar light tank must overcome a difficult engineering trade-off before it can fulfil its role in the Himalayas. Stronger armour could help protect crews against heavier weapons, but additional weight may undermine the mobility that sets the vehicle apart. The decision could shape the tank’s engine requirements, testing schedule and planned induction around 2028-2029.
CBI arrests Munitions India Limited official, SMPP CEO in defence leaks-for-money case
The CBI has arrested Anil Kumar, Munitions India Limited executive director, and SMPP CEO Ashish Kansal. They are charged with accepting bribes and leaking sensitive defense information related to a major supply contract. Cash amounting to over Rs 2.2 crore was recovered during searches at various premises. Additional individuals connected to the case are also implicated for their roles in the conspiracy.
LAC must be stable for normalisation of ties with China: EAM S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said stable conditions along the Line of Actual Control are essential for normalising India-China relations, warning that border disturbances will have consequences. He linked expanded trade and investment ties to peace along the border, while flagging China's trade surplus and India's concerns over market access.
Ladakh integral to India, China's denial can't change facts: MEA
Last week, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) assigned standardised names to 28 places and geographical features in Ladakh, including key border friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), such as Gogra and Hot Springs. India's response came hours after China strongly opposed New Delhi's move.
China opposes India's standardisation of names for 28 regions in Ladakh, calls the move illegal
China's foreign ministry protested India's move to establish standardised names for 28 regions in Ladakh on the official Survey of India and called the decision 'illegal.' The changes were in direct response to China renaming regions in Arunachal Pradesh in 2023, which it calls 'Zangnan' or South Tibet. The ongoing tensions highlight the complexities of India-China relations.
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