MCTE Mhow clinches top honours at National 5G Innovation Hackathon
The Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow, has secured first position in the National 5G Innovation Hackathon organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, in conjunction with the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026. The award, comprising a cash prize of ₹2.5 lakh and a Certificate of Merit, was presented by Union…
Indian Coast Guard conducts SAREX-2026 mass rescue exercise off Paradip coast
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise, SAREX-2026, on 8 October 2026 off the Paradip coast in Odisha. Held under the aegis of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Board, the drill tested India’s readiness to respond to complex, large-scale emergencies at sea under the theme “Leveraging…
President Murmu hails ‘Atal Tunnel’ as strategic engineering marvel strengthening India’s border connectivity
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday toured the Atal Tunnel at Rohtang, describing the 9.02-kilometre structure as an engineering marvel of global standards constructed with exemplary dedication by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). The visit, part of her three-day tour of Himachal Pradesh, underscored the tunnel’s dual role in civilian connectivity and national security. Keywords: Atal…
France successfully conducts first submarine launch of upgraded M51.3 strategic missile, Experts remind France for containing internal violence
France has marked a significant milestone in the modernisation of its nuclear deterrent with the successful maiden submarine launch of the upgraded M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). On 6 October 2026, the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine ‘Le Vigilant’ fired an unarmed M51.3 off the coast of Finistère in Brittany as part of Operation SMERTRIOS. Keywords:…
Why and What India must learn from France’s unfolding crisis
Modern national security relies heavily on state-of-the-art fighter jets, advanced missile defence networks, and standing armies. Yet, events unfolding across major urban centers in France reveal a stark strategic reality- elite hardware like Rafale fighters and advanced armaments offer zero defence against asymmetric, digitally fuelled internal destabilization. Same series of events have already occurred in…
‘IG Defence’ achieves propulsion milestone for JWALA micro- missile in counter-drone push
Noida-based defence technology firm IG Defence has successfully test-fired two solid rocket motors for its JWALA micro-missile programme, marking a significant step in the development of India’s first private-sector indigenous hard-kill counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS). The tests, conducted in the early hours of October 3, advance the propulsion subsystem critical to the compact interceptor designed…
India advances towards landmark 114-Rafale deal, aircraft to be integrated with Indian armaments
India is closing in on a major procurement of 114 Rafale multi-role fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, structured as a ‘buy-and-make’ programme that prioritises domestic assembly and the integration of indigenous weapons systems. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed this week that formal evaluation of bids is underway and a conclusion is expected…
India-Mongolia joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant 2026’ strengthens military bonds in Himalayan terrain, Ancient relations also reviving
The 18th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant 2026’ is currently underway at the Foreign Training Node at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. Running from September 21 to October 3, the annual platoon-level exercise brings together 45 personnel each from the Indian Army and the Mongolian Armed Forces for intensive joint training focused on…
Shaurya Smarak inaugurated in honour of Op Rakshak Martyr Sepoy Bhim Singh Mavi at his village near Mhow
A solemn yet proud chapter was added to the memory of a local war hero on Tuesday when the Shaurya Smarak was inaugurated at Rol Kakariya village near Manpur, about 15 kilometres from Mhow. The memorial stands in the native village of Sepoy Bhim Singh Mavi of 1 Bihar Regiment, who made the supreme sacrifice…
Flydubai flight incident- Not only Personnel from Armed forces, bravery of every person counts
In a dramatic illustration of civilian bravery in the face of potential aviation terror, Indian Pilot Captain Smit Machchhar played a decisive role in preventing what Israeli officials describe as an attempted crash of a passenger jet. On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Flydubai Flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 en route from Dubai to…