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New Delhi: Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia on Saturday assumed charge as the Air Officer…

February 1, 2026

Defence Economy

Defence Budget 2026-27 Records Sharpest Jump in Five Years, Crosses ₹7.8 Lakh Crore

New Delhi: India’s defence budget for 2026-27 hits a record ₹7.85 lakh crore, up 15.19%…

DOJ Briefly Removes Photo of Commerce Secretary with Jeffrey Epstein From Public Epstein Files, Later Restores ItFebruary 27, 2026
A photograph released in the Justice Department’s Epstein files showing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with Jeffrey Epstein on Little St. James was briefly removed from the department’s website before being restored, raising questions about transparency in the ongoing public release of Epstein-related records.
Indian Army’s 10th Chiefs’ Conclave Begins in New Delhi, Former Chiefs AttendFebruary 27, 2026
The Indian Army’s 10th Chiefs’ Conclave begins in New Delhi with Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and former Army Chiefs, including General V.K. Singh and General Manoj Naravane, participating in discussions on operational preparedness, modernisation and evolving security challenges.
India, Italy Expand Defence Industry Cooperation During High-Level Talks in RomeFebruary 27, 2026
India and Italy reaffirm their commitment to expanding defence industrial cooperation during high-level meetings in Rome, focusing on resilient supply chains, joint ventures and deeper integration between their defence manufacturing sectors.
India Deploys S-400 Sudarshan Air Defense System to Strengthen Aerial Security NetworkFebruary 27, 2026
India deploys the S-400 Sudarshan air defense system to strengthen its aerial defense network, enhancing long-range detection and interception capabilities while continuing phased induction of additional units.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Conflict Escalates After Pakistan Launches Operation Ghazab Lil HaqFebruary 27, 2026
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate after cross-border airstrikes under Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, with both sides reporting military exchanges along frontier sectors but providing no independently verified casualty figures.