Another Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist killed in mysterious shooting in Karachi, Pakistan

    Another Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist killed in mysterious shooting in Karachi, Pakistan

    Unidentified gunmen in Pakistan have killed another key Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, Mufti Qaiser Farooq, in a targeted attack in Karachi. The motive behind the assassination remains undisclosed, but sources suggest that internal strife within the group may be responsible. The attackers' familiarity with the area suggests insider involvement. This incident follows a series of killings of religious clerics associated with terrorist organizations.

    The UK defence secretary suggests British training of Ukrainian soldiers could move into Ukraine

    The UK defence secretary suggests British training of Ukrainian soldiers could move into Ukraine

    Britain's new defence secretary, Grant Shapps, has suggested that British military training of Ukrainian soldiers could be moved into western Ukraine. This comes after more than 23,500 Ukrainian recruits have received combat training in UK army bases. However, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has ruled out immediate deployment of British forces to Ukraine, stating that Shapps' suggestion is for the long term.

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    IAF personnel attend special screening of "Sholay" at The Himalayan Film Festival

    IAF personnel attend special screening of "Sholay" at The Himalayan Film Festival

    More than 55 Indian Armed Forces personnel were honored guests at a screening of the classic Hindi film "Sholay" during The Himalayan Film Festival. The event was attended by security personnel from the CISF unit at KIBR Airport Leh and the Indian Air Force. The audience sang along to the film's melodies and captured their favorite actors' dialogues for social media. The festival, organized by the Department of Information and Public Relations, aims to be a memorable event for all involved.

    Vice Admiral Sobti takes charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff

    Vice Admiral Sobti takes charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff

    On promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral in 2019, he was appointed as the deputy commandant and chief instructor at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, and subsequently as the flag officer commanding of the Eastern Fleet. On elevation to the rank of Vice Admiral in 2021, he took over as director general of 'Project Seabird' under which India is developing the Karwar naval base.

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    IAF to buy 156 more 'Prachand' Light Combat choppers for deployment along China, Pak border

    IAF to buy 156 more 'Prachand' Light Combat choppers for deployment along China, Pak border

    The Indian Air Force is planning to order 156 more Prachand Light Combat Helicopters from HAL, as part of the government's 'Make in India' initiative. These helicopters will be deployed at both the China and Pakistan border by the IAF and the Indian Army. The IAF has already inducted 15 of these helicopters in the past 15 months.

    Banmali Agrawala new chairman of Tata Advanced Systems, co aims to scale up defence biz

    Banmali Agrawala new chairman of Tata Advanced Systems, co aims to scale up defence biz

    Banmali Agrawala has been appointed as the new chairman of Tata Advanced Systems (TASL), the aerospace and defence solutions unit of Tata Sons. Agrawala, who is also a senior advisor at Tata Sons and chairman of Tata Electronics, succeeds Vijay Singh. TASL is focused on scaling up Tata Group's defence business and aims to become India's first private manufacturer of a military aircraft.

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