internal security

India’s Fighter Jet Conundrum, Current Squadron Strength of IAF

Context: After over six decades in service, the MiG-21 fighter jets are set to be retired from the Indian Air Force (IAF). As per the recent statement of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to the parliamentary standing committee on defence,...

Civil Defence Mock Drill in 4 States Bordering Pakistan after Operation Sindoor

Civil Defence Mock Drill is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in four Indian states bordering Pakistan: Punjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir. The Union Home Ministry had requested states to conduct mock drills on 7th May 2025...

Siliguri Corridor: India’s Strategic Lifeline Under Focus Amid Rising Tensions

The Indian Army recently conducted a major exercise named Teesta Prahar near the Siliguri Corridor, often called the Chicken Neck of India, highlighting its commitment to safeguarding this vital passage. Over three days at the Teesta field firing range, forces...

Exercise Raahat, Key Objectives and Significance

Exercise Raahat, which concluded recently on May 13-15, 2025, in Nagaland. It was conducted between the Indian Army's Spear Corps and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). It was on monsoon preparedness and improving synergy for disaster relief operations. The...

Indian Forces Launched Operation Nader against Terrorists in Tral, Jammu and Kashmir

Operation Nader is an anti-terror operation by Indian security personnel, comprising the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in the Nader locality of Tral in the Awantipora sub-division of the Pulwama district in Jammu...

Operation Keller: Indian Army Counter-Terror Mission in Jammu and Kashmir

Operation Keller is a counter-insurgency operation launched by the Indian Army on May 13, 2025, in the Keller forest sector of Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation was to neutralise the militants involved in the April 22 attack on...

Operation Abhyaas: Mega Civil Defence Mock Drill

News? Nationwide mega civil defence mock drill 'Operation Abhyaas' was conducted. Why the Mock Drill? To enhance emergency civil preparedness following Operation Sindoor. What Does It Include? Activating air raid sirens, testing blackout measures, establishing communication with the Indian Air...

India Destroyed 3 Pakistani Air Bases in Retaliatory Strikes: Nur Khan Air Base, Murid Air Base, Shorkot Air Base

The Pakistani armed forces have asserted that the explosions took place at three air force facilities, one of which is the Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi, a strategic location less than 10 kilometres from Islamabad and near the country's...

Pakistan Launches Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos

Pakistan announced the beginning of "Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos" on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Named after an inspiring Quranic passage meaning strong, solidified construction, this title emphasises Pakistan's determination to take revenge upon India's latest military moves. Read this article...

Centre Empowers Army Chief to call up Territorial Army amid India-Pak Tensions

In light of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian government has taken a significant step by empowering the Chief of the Army Staff to call upon the Territorial Army. The Territorial Army is a part of Regular Army...