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Rajnath Singh lauds Territorial Army's role in India's Viksit Bharat mission

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has praised the Territorial Army for its significant contributions toward India's Viksit Bharat vision. The force operates on a citizen-soldier model, playing a key role in border protection and maintaining internal security. Territorial Army personnel also serve as surge capacity support and act as a vital link between the military and civilian society. They are among the first responders during natural disasters and actively contribute to environmental conservation. The Army's ecological task forces have planted ten crore saplings, aligning with the country's broader climate objectives.

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India's Gaganyaan Mission Clears Key Human-Rating Tests, First Flight Due 2026

India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme has achieved major milestones in developing and qualifying critical human-rating systems. The propulsion stages and structural components of the launch vehicle have been fully developed and tested. Crew safety systems, including the crew escape mechanism, have been successfully qualified. The first uncrewed test flight is scheduled for late 2026, after which two additional uncrewed missions will follow. Only then will India proceed with its first crewed orbital spaceflight.

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Israel Blocks Lebanon Withdrawal Until Army Controls Pilot Zones

Israel declined to pull back from additional areas of southern Lebanon during talks held on Thursday in Rome. The refusal was conditional on the Lebanese army establishing full control over two initial designated 'pilot zones' first. The information was disclosed by a Lebanese presidential source speaking to AFP. The standoff highlights ongoing tensions over the terms and pace of any Israeli military withdrawal from the region.

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Sqn Ldr Bhawana Kanth becomes India's first woman Fighter Combat Leader

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to complete the prestigious Fighter Combat Leader course, often likened to the 'Top Gun' programme. Kanth previously qualified for daytime combat missions on a MiG-21 Bison before transitioning to the advanced Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet. In a separate milestone, Captain Shivani Sehrawat has been appointed as the first woman officer to serve as Aide-de-Camp to the Chief of the Indian Army. Together, these achievements mark a significant step forward in gender inclusion across India's armed forces.