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RT @Defence_Squad_: DRDO successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Pralay Missile off the coast of Odisha.

RT @Defence_Squad_: 75% of Agniveers were due to leave after 4 years. Now they get 2 more years, then a chance to join the regular forces. The Union Cabinet approved a two-year "Second Tour of Duty" for Agniveers on 4 Nov. CDS Gen NS Raja Subramani announced it in Delhi.

NASA's Pencil Thin X-59 Supersonic Jet spotted flying across the US. #NASA

RT @Defence_Squad_: A Rafale M fighter jet landed on Indian Navy's indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant for the first time.

सत्यस्य विजयः, अधर्मस्य नाशः। #Vijayadashami2026 #Dussehra2026 #Dussehra

“दशहरा के पावन अवसर पर बल के समस्त अधिकारियों, अधीनस्थ अधिकारियों, बहादुर प्रहरियों एवं उनके परिवारजनों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ विजयादशमी का यह पर्व हम सभी में कर्तव्यनिष्ठा, साहस, अनुशासन एवं राष्ट्रसेवा के संकल्प को और अधिक सुदृढ़ करे। सीमाओं की सुरक्षा में समर्पित प्रत्येक प्रहरी तथा उनके परिवारजनों के जीवन में सुख, शांति, समृद्धि एवं उत्तम स्वास्थ्य का संचार हो। आइये सत्य, धर्म और न्याय की विजय के प्रतीक इस पावन पर्व पर राष्ट्र की सुरक्षा एवं सेवा के प्रति अपने संकल्प को हम और अधिक दृढ़ करें।” प्रवीण कुमार महानिदेशक सीमा सुरक्षा बल

Report : JeM operational commander Muhammad Asim was killed in a road accident in Lahore on the night of October 14–15, along with his wife, Huma Asim, and son, Talha Asim. The accident reportedly occurred when a trailer rammed into their car from behind on Allama Iqbal Road.

Report : IIT-Madras-incubated startup Waterfly Technologies plans to conduct its first ocean trials of an electric sea-skimming craft, or an "e-flying boat", between Chennai and Puducherry by the end of the year.

RT @DelhiPolice: Several social media handles are claiming that as Sh. Abhijeet Dipke is in detention, he has not been informed about the demise of his grandmother. In this regard it is being clarified that the information regarding the demise of Abhijeet’s grandmother was promptly conveyed to him with due sensitivity. He was also informed of the scheduled funeral time and offered all possible assistance to facilitate his travel to his hometown on humanitarian grounds.

Dear President @ElonMusk, Kindly allow Chinese EVs in the US. The people of America deserve affordable electric vehicles too.

Dear Prime Minister Ambani, Please accept my humble apologies for not realizing that you are the real boss of India. Naturally, you would prefer to maintain your monopolistic exploitation of the great people of India, but would you nonetheless consider allowing Starlink to compete? There are many areas of India, as there are in all countries, with no Internet access, which denies children the opportunity for education and for small businesses the opportunity to sell their goods to a global market. Starlink would change their lives for the better. Thank you 🙏

RT @Defence_Squad_: @Defence_XP The darker side of satellite connectivity is rarely discussed. Criminal networks, scam operations and armed groups can exploit the same connectivity designed for legitimate users. How does that work & why does it matter for India? 🇮🇳 Full breakdown 👇

RT @Defence_Squad_: Starlink’s India controversy has a bigger question behind it. 👀 From Myanmar scam compounds to alleged use by jihadist groups in Africa, Starlink terminals have been seized or documented in criminal/terror networks. So why does India’s security scrutiny matter? 🇮🇳

Kochi-based deep-tech startup EyeROV has developed and delivered two TROUT military-grade underwater ROVs to the Indian Navy. The TROUT is India’s first military-grade ROV, indigenously designed, developed, manufactured and qualified to military standards for naval operations.

Rifleman V Teja of 15 Assam Rifles, from Rayagada district of Odisha, attained Veergati while performing operational duties in Nagaland after sustaining a gunshot injury. Nearly 31 years old, Rifleman Teja was scheduled to get married on December 10. #OmShanti 😢

RT @Arun_Golaya: While the courage of Capt. #SmitMachchhar on the #FlyDubai flight is rightly being hailed worldwide, *another Indian* 🇮🇳 did something equally spectacular in an aviation incident. Cdr Mayank Sharma VSM of @indiannavy had *voluntarily* gone into danger, in hostile territory, in turbulent waters, into a ditched, fuel-laden aircraft in Mogadishu (10 Feb 2026). One Indian saved a plane in the air. Another walked into fuel-soaked wreckage so it wouldn’t kill people on the ground. Both deserve to be known. Let me tell you the story about an amazing naval officer. This is a story that needs to be told. Cdr Mayank Sharma was recently commended by the United Nations for “remarkable courage” and “technical expertise, calm leadership under pressure, and willingness to assume personal risk” (see commendation letter below). Mayank is a Marine Commando, a serial-innovator (with 20+ patents and counting to his name) & holds *at least* three national records (that I am aware of, might even be more now). Some of you may remember the Indian Navy filing a patent for the ‘Aadyant’ Oxygen Recycling System during the COVID crisis. The inventor behind it? Cdr Mayank. Some may also remember Niti Aayog coordinating trials on medical devices a few years later. The innovator behind it? Cdr Mayank. When I was OiC #TDAC, handling innovation for the Navy, I remember the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri @rajnathsingh inviting Cdr Mayank to his house as he wanted to hear first hand & at length about the sheer number of operational innovations being undertaken by Mayank. I was also directed by the then #CNS @Kbsingh03 to take Mayank to the Deputy NSA with some truly radical innovative ideas. When the Services decided to showcase in-house innovations to the Hon’ble PM @narendramodi during the Combined Commanders’ Conference (first done at the CCC at Kevadia, Gujarat, this subsequently became a part of CCC), Mayank (then a young Lt Cdr) was by my side as I conducted the briefing. He was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal while still a lieutenant commander. That’s Cdr Mayank Sharma for you. A man for all seasons. Brains when they are needed. Brawn when that’s the call. Super intelligent, superbly fit, always balanced, always composed. ‘Courage’ in a #MARCO is a given. He has displayed it again & again. He displayed it yet again at Mogadishu this year while posted as the Senior Maritime Military Advisor to the UN. His job description did not require diving skills or salvage expertise. He did it anyway…as lives were at stake. He not only “ensured the safe removal of pressurized oxygen cylinders and fire-suppression systems, both of which presented substantial ignition and explosion risks” but also took effective charge of the situation in an international rescue. He volunteered to go outside the UN designated safe “green zone”, right into the conflict zone. The UN letter said this “exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism, bravery, and commitment to United Nations values”. Take a bow, Mayank. I hope many more people, especially #GenZ get to hear your story and are inspired by it. @cdf_23 @alpha_defense @AadiAchint @ShivAroor @Neetivaan @mountain_rats @rajnishkansal @abhilashtomy

"सब सुख लहै तुम्हारी सरना। तुम रक्षक काहू को डरना॥"🙏 Captain Smit says he was chanting Hanuman Chalisa during Flydubai horror episode.

An unforgettable conversation with Captain Smit, filled with pride and emotions.

RT @Defence_Squad_: Why India's Su-30MKI Is Still So Dangerous? #Su30MKI #IndianAirForce #IAF #FighterJet #RussianFighter #Video #Viral #DidYouKnow

RT @sidhant: Indian PM Modi says Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar prevented another 9/11, he makes us "proud"; He demonstrated remarkable "patience, presence of mind, and courage" in the Fly Dubai incident; & India "prays" for him.

RT @sidhant: Indian pilot, others prevented another 9/11: Israel PM Israel PM Netanyahu says the Indian pilot was "attacked" by co pilot with an "axe", explaining that Smit "managed to unlock the door". vdo ctsy: CBS News

RT @MajDPSingh: He deserves highest peace time gallantry award.. Ashok Chakra.. Neeraja Bhanot had been conferred with same award posthumously, way back in 1987. How many of you agree?

This man is a hero. Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian captain of flydubai Flight 1073, fought back after being stabbed in the cockpit. Despite being severely injured, he managed to unlock the cockpit door - allowing Israeli passengers and the Emirati crew to intervene and save all the passengers. Together, their extraordinary courage saved 174 lives. Indian. Israeli. Emirati. Different nationalities. One extraordinary act of courage. 🇮🇳🇮🇱🇦🇪 We wish Captain Machchhar a full and speedy recovery.

RT @Defence_Squad_: Indian Pilot Captain Smit Machchhar prevent 9/11 style terror attack despite being stabbed by Omani Co-pilot, saved 180 passengers.