This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. With the threat of cyber-attacks from China and Pakistan increasing, the armed forces on Monday launched a 12-day comprehensive multi-phase cybersecurity exercise to bolster resilience at the national level.Over 100 participants from national agencies and stakeholders from the defence arena are taking part in the…
Hong Kong’s national security police have a new target in their sights: gamers. In a stern warning issued Tuesday, they effectively banned a Taiwanese video game they described as “advocating armed revolution,” saying anyone who downloaded or recommended it would face serious legal charges. The move comes as the authorities continue to tighten control over…
NEW DELHI: Amid the fallout of Operation Sindoor, the defence ministry (MoD) has urged news outlets to respect the privacy of senior armed forces personnel and their families. In an advisory issued this week, the ministry laid out clear boundaries on what is acceptable coverage and what crosses into personal intrusion. The advisory follows reports…
IPL will thank the armed forces with a special closing ceremony on the day of the final. (PTI) Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will dedicate the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 closing ceremony at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3 to India’s armed forces. The decision to…
Heavy gunfire and violent clashes shook the streets of Tripoli on Monday evening after reports surfaced that a local militia leader had been killed. According to Reuters, gunshots were heard across the city centre and other neighbourhoods of the Libyan capital. The leader who was killed was Abdelghani al-Kikli, also known as “Ghaniwa.” He commanded…
Pakistan’s armed forces were determined and “no hostile design” can weaken their resolve, Army chief General Asim Munir said on Monday. According to a statement by the Pakistan Army, General Munir made the remarks during a visit to the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Rawalpindi to inquire about the well-being of soldiers and civilians wounded…
Ravichandran Ashwin (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin showed support for the Armed Forces as they perform Operation Sindoor, responding to the Pahalgam terror attack.Ashwin shared on X, “Thoughts with our armed forces. #OperationSindoor”.Indian women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana praised the Indian Armed Forces for their bravery, dedication…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will pay tribute to the Indian armed forces ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala on Thursday. As part of the tribute, acclaimed singer and composer B Praak will deliver a live performance celebrating India’s cultural…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP and former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi sparked outrage by questioning the credibility of India’s surgical strikes in Pakistan, saying he had “never seen where the strike took place.” The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came down heavily on Channi, accusing him of disrespecting the armed forces and playing politics over…
NEW DELHI: India-China diplomatic talks may now be taking a slightly “positive” trajectory but the armed forces continue to hone their high-altitude combat skills through intensive exercises, while the Army is raising a new infantry division of around 15,000 soldiers as part of its continuing rejig of forces and firepower for the northern borders.‘Prachand Prahar…