Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing the Shaurya Sandhya event at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Rajasthan, congratulated the Indian Army on the success of Operation Sindoor. He emphasised that the operation is not yet over and will continue until terrorism as an ideology is completely wiped out, reaffirming India’s commitment to peace and national security.
On Armed Forces Veterans’ Day in Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a powerful message highlighting the deep respect India holds for its soldiers and veterans. He said that the true strength of a nation is not defined by policies or schemes on paper, but by the social consciousness with which it honours those who have served in uniform. Calling veterans India’s greatest “social capital”, he said their sacrifice connects generations and strengthens the very soul of the nation. The Defence Minister underlined that respect for soldiers in India flows naturally from the country’s cultural values, not from official instructions. From children to the elderly, every Indian instinctively honours those in uniform, and it is encouraging to see the younger generation proudly carrying this tradition forward. He assured veterans that the government remains fully committed to ensuring their lives are lived with dignity, security and a sense of fulfilment. Rajnath Singh also noted that India’s growing global stature is now widely recognised, with the world paying close attention when the country speaks on international platforms. In such a time, he said, the experience, leadership and values of veterans are invaluable to the nation, especially for inspiring and guiding India’s youth.
Stressing that women should not be seen as vulnerable, the Army Chief said the focus of the force is on “gender neutrality”.
India’s defence capabilities are entering a new era as the Indian Army ramps up its indigenous drone programme. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has revealed that every Army command is either already manufacturing or will soon build up to 5,000 drones in-house. These are not small surveillance drones, but advanced platforms that have been tested for ranges of up to 100 kilometres, with plans to extend their reach even further. The move marks a major push toward self-reliance in defence and reflects the Army’s focus on modern, technology-driven warfare. With drones becoming a critical part of battlefield strategy, this initiative significantly strengthens India’s preparedness and reduces dependence on imports for key defence systems.
Sources said multiple Pakistani drones were seen near the Dungala–Nabla area of the Rajouri sector and were fired upon by Army personnel.
Operation Sindoor, launched on 7 May 2025, targeted terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, leading to the elimination of over 100 terrorists.
Pakistani terror drones attempted a renewed intrusion along the International Border and the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, triggering swift action by Indian security forces. Multiple drones were spotted in Samba, Rajouri and Poonch sectors, briefly entering Indian airspace before retreating. In the Nowshera sector, Army units opened fire after a drone hovered over a village, forcing it to flee. Anti-drone measures were activated and search operations launched to check for any dropped payloads. Security agencies say the spike in drone activity reflects Pakistan’s continued efforts to fuel terrorism and destabilise the region.
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Officials said multiple drone movements, estimated at five, were picked up in forward areas, prompting precautionary ground searches to ensure no weapons or contraband had been dropped on Indian territory
"L&T has been awarded a supply order by the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) of the Indian Army, for the overhaul, upgrade and obsolescence management of the indigenous Pinaka Multi-Rocket Launcher Systems," the engineering and technology major stated.
Tata and Indian Army's 510 ABW will jointly carry out a pilot overhaul of select Pinaka MLRS and BCPs in the initial phase.





