35-year-old BSF officer has become the first CAPF officer to successfully complete the Ironman challenge, one of the toughest triathlon events across the globe.
Shri Harish Kajla, AC brings in laurels to the Nation and the Force by successfully completing Iron Man Challenge, held in Copenhagen, Denmark, becoming the first officer from CAPFs to successfully complete the challenge.
The Iron Man Challenge comprises of 3 mammoth events which includes, 3.8 Kms of Swim, 180 Kms of Cycling and 42.2 Kms Full Marathon. Cut-Off timing for the event(M35-39) was 15:45:00.
Sh Harish Kajla was able to complete the event and achieve this historic feat in time of 12:42:25.
Assistant Commandant Harish Kajla joined the country's largest border-guarding force in 2012. He is currently on deputation posting to the counter-terrorist commando force National Security Guard (NSG).
Shri Harish Kajla, AC brings in laurels to the Nation and the Force by successfully completing Iron Man Challenge, held in Copenhagen, Denmark, becoming the first officer from CAPFs to successfully complete the challenge.
The Iron Man Challenge comprises of 3 mammoth events which includes, 3.8 Kms of Swim, 180 Kms of Cycling and 42.2 Kms Full Marathon. Cut-Off timing for the event(M35-39) was 15:45:00.
Sh Harish Kajla was able to complete the event and achieve this historic feat in time of 12:42:25.
Assistant Commandant Harish Kajla joined the country's largest border-guarding force in 2012. He is currently on deputation posting to the counter-terrorist commando force National Security Guard (NSG).
PM Narendra Modi embarked on a two-nation visit to Poland and Ukraine on Wednesday.
This will be the first visit by an Indian PM to Poland in 45 years.
1st ever visit by an Indian PM to Ukraine since 1992 when diplomatic relations was first established.
This will be the first visit by an Indian PM to Poland in 45 years.
1st ever visit by an Indian PM to Ukraine since 1992 when diplomatic relations was first established.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defense, Japan Mr Kihara Minoru held a bilateral meeting, on the sidelines of India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, in New Delhi on August 20, 2024. During the meeting, the Defence Ministers reviewed the existing defence cooperation activities and discussed ways to enhance further cooperation.
The Special Cell of Delhi Police raided 17 locations in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Jharkhand. Around 14 suspected terrorists associated with the Al Qaeda module were arrested. Ranchi doctor Ishtiaq was operating this module.
Sri Lanka will offer visa-free access to citizens from 35 countries, including India, the UK, and the US, for six months starting October 1, 2024.
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The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu presented the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar-2024 at an award ceremony held at Gantantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan (August 22, 2024).
In the first edition of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, 33 awards were presented to distinguished scientists in four categories - Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva, and Vigyan Team.
In the first edition of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, 33 awards were presented to distinguished scientists in four categories - Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva, and Vigyan Team.
India is now home to more than 50% of the world's Global Capability Centers or GCCs.
Bengaluru has 31% of the GCC R&D centers in India and 38% of the R&D talent. NCR and Pune are doing well in second and third positions.
Tier 2 cities have started entering now.
GCCs pay 20% more than service companies.
Bengaluru has 31% of the GCC R&D centers in India and 38% of the R&D talent. NCR and Pune are doing well in second and third positions.
Tier 2 cities have started entering now.
GCCs pay 20% more than service companies.
ISRO chairman S Somanath on August 20, 2024 said the space agency has completed the design for the next round of moon missions Chandrayaan 4 and 5 and is in the process of seeking government approval for the same.
The Chandrayaan-4 mission includes bringing back moon rocks and soil to earth after a soft landing on the lunar surface, launching a spacecraft from the moon, demonstrating a space docking experiment in lunar orbit and getting the samples back to earth.
ISRO officials said that the targeted launch for Chandrayaan-4 mission was 2028
The Chandrayaan-4 mission includes bringing back moon rocks and soil to earth after a soft landing on the lunar surface, launching a spacecraft from the moon, demonstrating a space docking experiment in lunar orbit and getting the samples back to earth.
ISRO officials said that the targeted launch for Chandrayaan-4 mission was 2028
India has experienced an extraordinary rise in its defence exports over the last decade, with figures multiplying more than 30 times, the Economic Times reported.
The country now supplies defence products to over 90 nations, a growth fueled by global conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. These geopolitical tensions have driven many nations to strengthen their military capabilities, and India has emerged as a key supplier. In the first quarter of 2024-2025 alone,
India's defence exports surged by 78%, reaching Rs 6,915 crore, compared to Rs 3,885 crore in the same period the previous year according to a report by The Print.
The country now supplies defence products to over 90 nations, a growth fueled by global conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. These geopolitical tensions have driven many nations to strengthen their military capabilities, and India has emerged as a key supplier. In the first quarter of 2024-2025 alone,
India's defence exports surged by 78%, reaching Rs 6,915 crore, compared to Rs 3,885 crore in the same period the previous year according to a report by The Print.
Neeraj Chopra finished second in the Lausanne Diamond League as he recovered in time to produce a season's best effort of 89.49m in his last attempt
Seven people were killed and 20 others were injured when a bus skidded off the road and fell into a 200-feet-deep gorge in Durbuk, Leh district, Ladakh.
The Indian Army personnel deployed near Durbuk, Ladakh quickly transported all 27 casualties to nearby medical facilities.
The injured were initially evacuated to the Military Hospital and Primary Health Centre at Tangste.
Following an initial examination and treatment, 20 of the injured were transferred to Sonam Norbu Memorial (SNM) Hospital in Leh.
The Advanced Light choppers and Cheetal helicopters conducted 14 sorties to airlift the victims to the Military hospital in Leh.
The Indian Army personnel deployed near Durbuk, Ladakh quickly transported all 27 casualties to nearby medical facilities.
The injured were initially evacuated to the Military Hospital and Primary Health Centre at Tangste.
Following an initial examination and treatment, 20 of the injured were transferred to Sonam Norbu Memorial (SNM) Hospital in Leh.
The Advanced Light choppers and Cheetal helicopters conducted 14 sorties to airlift the victims to the Military hospital in Leh.
India successfully conducts a night user trial of nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a defence facility off Odisha coast at about 7.46 pm. Developed by DRDO, the missile is capable of destroying targets at a range of 350 km
India celebrates its first-ever
National Space Day to commemorate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the south polar region of Moon.
National Space Day to commemorate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the south polar region of Moon.