Defence News

8th Central Pay Commission: Railway Technical Supervisors Association Seeks Major Salary Revision As discussions surrounding the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) gather momentum, a significant proposal submitted by the Indian Railway Technical Supervisors Association (IRTSA) has attracted widespread attention among Central Government employees and pensioners. The proposal recommends a substantial increase in the minimum … Read more

Married Daughters Cannot Be Denied Compassionate Appointment Solely Due to Marriage, Says Supreme Court In a landmark judgment promoting gender equality and constitutional justice, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that married daughters are fully eligible for compassionate appointment after the death of their parent who was a government employee. The Court categorically stated … Read more

Big Update for Central and State Government Employees Planning Foreign Trips The Government has reiterated strict guidelines for all government servants intending to travel abroad for private or personal purposes. Under the latest instructions, employees must obtain prior permission from the Competent Authority and submit their applications at least 21 days before the proposed date … Read more

Indian Army Senior Officer in Motivation Seminar In an inspiring motivational session hosted by Khan Global Studies, Lieutenant General Paramjit Singh Minhas, last year, a distinguished Indian Army officer with nearly four decades of service, shared powerful lessons on leadership, discipline, patriotism, and personal growth. His speech was not merely about military life; it offered … Read more

The Government of India provides several welfare benefits to veterans and military families through the military welfare system. One of the lesser-known but highly valuable benefits is the railway concession available to certain categories of ex-servicemen, gallantry award winners, and war widows. These concessions, governed by the Ministry of Railways and supported through the services … Read more

DRDO Successfully Flight-Tests Indigenous RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile In a significant milestone for India’s defence modernization programme, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted flight-tests of the indigenously developed RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile. The successful trials were carried out under extreme release conditions, demonstrating the missile’s ability to … Read more

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)—comprising India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—has announced a landmark $20 billion Critical Minerals Initiative aimed at building secure and diversified supply chains for minerals essential to modern technologies. The move represents one of the most significant economic and strategic collaborations among the Quad nations and is widely viewed as … Read more

Relief for Pensioners In a landmark development for thousands of retired soldiers, the Supreme Court and various High Courts have reaffirmed the entitlement of Defence Security Corps (DSC) personnel to receive a second pension for their DSC service, subject to fulfillment of qualifying service conditions. The judgment has opened the door for many retired and … Read more

What is Commutation Recovery ? At the time of retirement, pensioners have the option to commute a portion of their pension and receive a one-time lump-sum payment. In return, the commuted portion of the pension is deducted from the monthly pension for a specified period. Many pensioners point out that the lump-sum amount is broadly … Read more

Income Tax Return (ITR) Filing 2026: A Complete Guide for Armed Forces Personnel and Veterans Whether you are a Serving Soldier or Exserviceman, ITR e filing must , as your basic exemption limit exceed 2.5 Lakh. Every financial year, salaried individuals, pensioners, and taxpayers are required to file their Income Tax Returns (ITR) with the … Read more

If you are an Ex-Serviceman, a family pensioner, a war widow, or a dependent of Army, Navy, or Air Force personnel, this information is important for you. The Government of India, through the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), provides a range of financial assistance and welfare grants to support Ex-Servicemen (ESM), widows, and their eligible dependents … Read more

Exercise Pragati Strengthens Regional Military Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region The Indian Army is hosting Exercise Pragati, a significant multilateral military training event in the picturesque state of Meghalaya. The exercise brings together partner nations from the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to enhance military cooperation, strengthen regional security, and improve interoperability among participating armies. … Read more

In a strong message to Pakistan and other hostile forces, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has declared that the Indian Armed Forces remain fully prepared for “Operation Sindoor 2.0” if circumstances demand another military response. While emphasizing that the current situation remains under a temporary cessation of hostilities, the Army Chief made it clear … Read more

Recruitment Opportunity for Exservicemen.   The Indian Army’s Defence Security Corps (DSC) continues to provide an excellent second career opportunity for retired Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and Other Ranks (ORs). As per a notification issued by The Grenadiers Regimental Centre, eligible Ex-JCOs can apply for re-employment into DSC Course Serial No. J-108 for the Recruiting Year 2026-27.  This recruitment drive is an … Read more

As people grow older, maintaining good health, emotional well-being, and a positive lifestyle becomes increasingly important. Senior Citizens Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the wisdom, experience, and contributions of elderly people while encouraging habits that lead to a healthier and happier life. This special occasion reminds us that age is just a number, … Read more

AICPIN Jumps to 149.9: Good News for Central Government Employees and Pensioners Da Arrears have just been received this month in your Account. It was too late to get the DA whcih was due from January 2026. Now, it is time to calculate the DA rate expected from July 2026. Millions of Central Government employees, … Read more

Indian Air Force Leads Massive Operation to Control Kasauli Forest Fire The Indian Air Force, with active support from the Army and local administration, played a crucial role in controlling the devastating forest fire in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. Mi-17 V5 helicopters equipped with Bambi Buckets were deployed from 26 May 2026 to conduct aerial firefighting … Read more