Articles by Rahul Singh
PM Modi, French President Macron hail ties, chart future road map
Macron will attend the 75th Republic Day celebrations as chief guest, the sixth time a French leader is participating in India’s biggest ceremonial event.
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 02:08 PM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
PM Modi, French President Macron hold talks in Jaipur to elevate ties
French President Emmanuel Macron was given a red carpet reception in Jaipur and is the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi
Published on Jan 25, 2024 10:10 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Merchant ship attacked by drone in Gulf of Aden set to dock at Tuticorin
Houthi militia has been targeting commercial shipping in the Red Sea with missiles and drones after the Israel-Hamas conflict began on October 7
Published on Jan 25, 2024 08:12 PM IST
Rahul Singh
India set to begin delivery of BrahMos missiles to Philippines
The ground systems will reach the southeast Asian country in the next 10 days followed by the missiles that will be delivered by March
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 06:59 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Defence, business ties in focus as French president Macron begins India visit
French President Emmanuel Macron, who will attend 75th Republic Day celebrations as chief guest, will arrive in Jaipur on Thursday and hold talks with PM Modi.
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 06:43 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Defence ministry signs ₹1,070-cr deal for 14 coast guard fast patrol vessels
The vessels will play a critical role in enhancing fisheries protection and monitoring, control and surveillance, anti-smuggling operations
Published on Jan 24, 2024 05:58 PM IST
Rahul Singh
6 Indians to be part of French marching squad 6 Republic Day
Foreign soldiers took part in the parade for the first time in 2016 when a French army contingent of 130 soldiers marched down Rajpath (now Kartavya Path)
Updated on Jan 24, 2024 05:23 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Women to headline R-Day celebrations
The Republic Day parade in India will feature 100 women artistes playing Indian musical instruments instead of military bands for the first time. The parade will also have increased representation of women in the Indian Air Force flypast, marching contingents, and the cultural show. French President Emmanuel Macron will attend the parade as the chief guest, and French fighter jets and marching contingents will participate. The parade will also include an all-women tri-service contingent and contingents of the Central Armed Police Forces featuring only women.
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Best representation of women at 75th Republic Day parade, says defence secretary
The Republic Day flypast will involve 56 military aircraft including 29 fighter jets, some of which will be flown by women pilots
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 10:19 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Deeply concerned about Red Sea, Gulf of Aden situation: MEA
The Iran-backed Houthi militia has been targeting commercial shipping in the Red Sea with missiles and drones after the Israel-Hamas conflict began on October 7
Published on Jan 18, 2024 08:57 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Indian warship responds to drone attack on merchant vessel in Gulf of Aden
The Indian Navy’s frontline warship INS Visakhapatnam responded within an hour to the distress call by MV Genco Picardy following the drone attack at 2311 hours on Wednesday
Published on Jan 18, 2024 04:17 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Modi, Putin review ties, discuss future initiatives
The two leaders reviewed progress on several issues of bilateral cooperation in follow-up to recent high-level exchanges between the two countries
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 12:57 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Gaza, Red Sea in focus on EAM’s Tehran visit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed concerns about the safety of maritime traffic in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea during discussions with his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. The Indian Navy has increased surveillance in the region in response to recent attacks on merchant vessels. Jaishankar called on President Ebrahim Raisi and discussed bilateral and regional issues, including the need to prevent further escalation of violence and hostilities in West Asia. The ministers also discussed cooperation on developing the Chabahar port and the International North South Transport Corridor.
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Rajnath takes a swipe at Pakistan military at Army Day function
Singh said the government is committed to strengthening the capabilities of the armed forces and the finance ministry released funds sought by the military
Published on Jan 15, 2024 07:25 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Ready to deal with any situation along China border: Gen Manoj Pande
Despite four rounds of disengagement, Indian and Chinese armies still have tens of thousands of troops each and advanced weaponry deployed in the Ladakh theatre
Published on Jan 15, 2024 05:43 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Rajnath approves insurance scheme for BRO workers
The latest welfare measure comes months after the ministry rolled out a new policy in September 2023 for BRO’s casual workers to give them dignity in case of death
Updated on Jan 14, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Defence minister approves insurance scheme for BRO workers
India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, has approved a proposal to provide insurance cover to casual workers employed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to build infrastructure in remote areas. The scheme will provide INR 10 lakh ($13,500) to the families of casual paid labourers in the event of death. The move aims to provide social security and welfare to these workers and their families, highlighting the risky roles they fill in hazardous terrains. BRO employs up to one lakh casual workers for infrastructure projects in border areas.
Updated on Jan 13, 2024 05:00 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Debris of IAF AN-32 located at depth of 3.4 km in Bay of Bengal after nearly 8 yrs
The likely breakthrough came after the National Institute of Ocean Technology recently deployed an autonomous underwater vehicle with deep sea exploration capability at the last known location
Published on Jan 12, 2024 05:21 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Increased deployment in Rajouri-Poonch; LAC stable yet sensitive: Army chief
Terrorism in the area returned to the spotlight on December 21 when four soldiers were killed in an ambush
Updated on Jan 12, 2024 04:16 AM IST
Rahul Singh
All stakeholders agreed on Agnipath scheme, says Army chief
Naravane’s remarks on the scheme figured in the recently published excerpts of his yet-to-be released autobiography titled Four Stars of Destiny
Updated on Jan 12, 2024 04:43 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Navy gets its first India-made medium-altitude, long-endurance drone
Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said the drone will be a potent force multiplier in the Indian Ocean region that faces an array of security challenges.
Updated on Jan 11, 2024 04:00 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Mission ready, Manipuri sailors on board INS Imphal see hope for peace
The guided missile destroyer will enable the Indian Navy confront challenges in distant seas including China’s carefully calculated power play in the Indo-Pacific
Published on Jan 03, 2024 07:49 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Missile specialist to navigation expert: The crew of INS Imphal
As INS Imphal prepares for operational deployment to further boost the navy’s readiness in the vast strategic expanse, HT gets you up close with the crew
Updated on Jan 01, 2024 09:48 AM IST
Rahul Singh, On Board Ins Imphal
Indian Navy sheds colonial link in new epaulettes for officers
The navy has unveiled the new design of senior officers’ epaulettes, a shoulder piece that signals rank, inspired by the seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Updated on Dec 30, 2023 02:09 AM IST
Rahul Singh
INS Imphal to have separate accommodation facilities for women sailors
The navy’s first women Agniveers are undergoing training that requires them to perform sentry duties
Updated on Dec 29, 2023 08:12 AM IST
‘INS Imphal capable across spectrum of naval warfare in all 4 dimensions’
Captain Kamal Kumar Choudhury said INS Imphal will be a globally deployable versatile platform
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 12:50 AM IST
‘INS Imphal is capable across the spectrum of naval warfare in all 4 dimensions — air, surface, underwater, electronic’
Choudhury spelt out his top priorities, the challenges faced by the commissioning crew of a warship, the multi-mission capabilities of INS Imphal, and how it will enhance India’s sea power
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 05:36 AM IST
Rahul Singh, On Board Ins Imphal
Review: Day by Michael Cunningham
Set over three afternoons on three consecutive years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the novel brings back memories of long-distance hugs and silent cities
Published on Dec 27, 2023 08:35 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Will find culprits of attacks on ships even from depths of ocean: Rajnath
Rajnath Singh also emphasized the need to develop the Indian Navy's capabilities to secure maritime trade and the country's interests.
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 06:58 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
New stealth destroyer INS Imphal joins fleet
INS Imphal, the navy's latest guided missile stealth destroyer, is the first warship to have fired BrahMos supersonic cruise missile before its commissioning
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 04:37 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi