At present, the Indian Navy operates over 140 vessels, including destroyers, frigates, and submarines, while another 50 warships are under construction. Throughout this year, a new Indian warship on average is reportedly entering service roughly every six weeks.

India aims for 200-ship Navy by 2035 to counter China and Pakistan | Gravitas

Twenty-seven years after the Kargil War, India commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who reclaimed every inch of Indian territory during Operation Vijay. The special report traces India's military journey from the icy heights of Kargil to the modern battlefield, highlighting the evolution of the country's defence strategy.

The report also explores how India's response to cross-border terrorism has changed over the years, culminating in Operation Sindoor, while showcasing the country's growing focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat, indigenous defence production, rising defence exports, and military modernization.

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: From Operation Vijay to Op Sindoor | How India's Military Became Stronger

The second week of Parliament's Monsoon Session is expected to witness intense political confrontation after the first week was disrupted by nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. Although the protests have ended following the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the opposition is preparing to raise fresh questions over the alleged use of force by Delhi Police during the July 20 protest march.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking answers on the alleged deployment of pellet guns and plainclothes personnel against protesting students. Congress and other opposition parties are also expected to raise issues including the alleged Ram Janmabhoomi embezzlement case, the proposed India–US trade agreement, agricultural concerns, ethanol policy, and fresh protests planned by transport operators.

Parliament Monsoon Session Set for Showdown | Rahul Gandhi Targets Amit Shah | Kargil Vijay Diwas 

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, into its Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam.
 Designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, the advanced warship features over 75% indigenous content, highlighting India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

INS mahendragiri joins indian navy | india's new indigenous stealth frigate | wion news

India’s approach does not choose between land and maritime power; it deliberately sustains both. Land forces continue to anchor continental deterrence and provide strategic depth, while air and naval assets are developed for power projection and sea denial.

Addressing misconceptions regarding India’s military reforms

India faces the Hormuz shock acutely. The country imports around 85–90 per cent of its crude oil requirements. A significant share of these supplies traditionally moves through Hormuz-linked routes.

Hormuz Shock to Atmanirbhar energy: 5 game-changing opportunities India must grab now

Held on Kartavya Path, this year's Republic Day parade is designed less as spectacle and more as an explanation of how India prepares for and executes modern warfare.

India’s first Republic Day parade post Operation Sindoor: 7 changes that set it apart!

Sridhar Vembu, a symbol of Indian entrepreneurship through his venture Zoho, received endorsement from a Union minister under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, but became embroiled in controversy over his divorce case with his estranged wife, Pramila Srinivasan, in California.

Sridhar Vembu: From Zoho success to $1.7 billion divorce battle in US

The recent Dubai Airshow crash involving a Tejas demonstration aircraft served as a reminder that building an aerospace and defence ecosystem is not only about design success but also about developing resilient testing, maintenance and support frameworks. 

Tejas, BrahMos, INS Vikrant and more: How far has India really come in achieving self-reliance in defence production?

The design work began in 1999 at the Directorate of Naval Design in Delhi, marking a milestone in Indian naval engineering. The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kerala, primarily known for commercial shipbuilding, was chosen as the construction site.

INS Vikrant: How did India build its first indigenous aircraft carrier?

Su-30MKI armed with indigenously made Astra and BrahMos missiles shows India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat drive. With precise air-to-air and supersonic strike power, these weapons boost the jet’s capability and India’s defence independence. 

‘Astra to BrahMos’: Su-30MKI fighter jet armed with indigenous weapons showcases India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat drive

The Swadeshi Movement focused on reviving and promoting Indian industries like handlooms, khadi, soaps and matches. Its leaders established indigenous schools, colleges, banks, and enterprises. Cultural assertion with nationalist themes was another area of action

Swadeshi Movement: Why Modi's Make in India call amid Trump tariffs harks back to freedom struggle and is an idea close to his heart

Both aircraft embody the industrial cultures, defence philosophies and national ambitions of the countries that designed them. 

Tejas Mk2 and F-35: What these fighter jets reveal about India’s ambition vs western power

Train collision in India's Odisha, one of the deadliest accidents in the country, led to a significant loss of lives. At least 261 people have been killed, and the toll may go up further, while over 900 have been injured.

EXPLAINED: What is Kavach? India’s indigenous automatic train protection system

Calling for a self-reliant, or 'atmanirbhar' internet for India, India's Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused big tech platforms of weaponsing the internet during the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Indian minister accuses big tech platforms of weaponsing internet

The Defence Ministry will create a panel with representatives from all three services to monitor its budget spending so that it is fully utilised in time, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.

Indian Defence Ministry to create panel to monitor budget

Asserting that a self-reliant India is good for the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that at the core of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' is to create wealth and values "not only for ourselves but for the larger humanity".

At core of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' is to create wealth, values for humanity, Indian PM says

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said innovation, integrity and inclusion have emerged as the key mantras in the field of management which can help the country achieve the goal of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.

Innovation, integrity, inclusion will help build 'Atmanirbhar Bharat': PM Modi

Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) stand out among other threats in their innovative employment and destructive potential, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen S K Saini said on Saturday.

Threat from drones will increase manifold in years to come: Army vice chief

Asserting that the world also takes a leap ahead when India prospers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the clarion call for an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' includes a vision of global welfare and sought support of the Indian diaspora to realise this dream.

Self-Reliant India Mission includes vision for global welfare: PM Modi

Continuing the close defence partnership, Moscow has hoped India will soon sign agreement on IGLA-S anti air missile, while New Delhi has announced it will soon produce spare parts of the Russian defence equipment under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Moscow hopes agreement on IGLA missile, New Delhi to manufacture spare parts of Russian equipment

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat Saptah' at South Block on Monday. If India becomes capable of manufacturing things in India, we will be able to save a large section of the capital of the country.

Rajnath Singh launches  'Atma Nirbhar Bharat Saptah' in Delhi

In a big push to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Ministry of Defence has decided to impose a ban on 101 import items to boost indigenisation of defence production.

Rajnath Singh announces embargo on import of 101 defence items