Amrita Nayak Dutta writes on defence and national security as part of the national bureau of The Indian Express. In the past, Amrita has extensively reported on the media industry and broadcasting matters, urban affairs, bureaucracy and government policies. In the last 14 years of her career, she has worked in newspapers as well as in the online media space and is well versed with the functioning of both newsrooms. Amrita has worked in the northeast, Mumbai and Delhi. She has travelled extensively across the country, including in far-flung border areas, to bring detailed reports from the ground and has written investigative reports on media and defence. She has been working for The Indian Express since January 2023.
September 03, 2025 04:50 IST
Subject-matter experts from both armies will conduct working groups on critical domains, including UAS and Counter-UAS operations, information warfare, communications, and logistics.
Wed, Sep 03, 2025August 31, 2025 00:23 IST
At the same event, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said there are no permanent friends or enemies in geopolitics and that India’s defence infrastructure should not be dependent on any uncertain foreign interference, but based on its own capabilities.
Sun, Aug 31, 2025August 30, 2025 04:01 IST
They, however, pointed out that the larger battle remains — getting disability pension and ex-servicemen status.
Sat, Aug 30, 2025August 29, 2025 13:51 IST
Defence Ministry decision comes soon after The Indian Express published reports on the plight of officer cadets who were discharged from the nation's top military training institutes on medical grounds
Sat, Aug 30, 2025August 27, 2025 20:37 IST
Comments by top military officers come a day after Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said theaterisation plans should not be rushed, and emphasised setting up planning and coordination centre instead
Thu, Aug 28, 2025August 27, 2025 13:54 IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor demonstrated the effectiveness of indigenous platforms, equipment, and weapon systems.
Mon, Sep 22, 2025August 27, 2025 04:45 IST
He further said creating a new structure while disrupting the existing one is not a good idea at present. The Air Chief’s remarks come months after India carried out Operation Sindoor, executed jointly by the three services.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025August 26, 2025 18:55 IST
Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti said another key lesson is that the use of drones has become ubiquitous, and many of them are low-cost—something also evident from Houthi actions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Tue, Aug 26, 2025August 26, 2025 11:10 IST
Gen Chauhan also referred to Operation Sindoor, calling it a modern conflict from which India has drawn several lessons, many of which are already under implementation. “The operation is still on,” he said.
Tue, Aug 26, 2025August 25, 2025 11:49 IST
Counter-drone guns, surveillance upgrades, and temporary bases in J&K mark latest push to secure border
Tue, Aug 26, 2025August 24, 2025 20:15 IST
Answering the Prime Minister’s call on Independence Day, India takes its first decisive step toward a self-reliant, multi-domain defence shield
Mon, Aug 25, 2025August 24, 2025 04:00 IST
French major Safran to power indigenous 5th-gen AMCA
Sun, Aug 24, 2025August 18, 2025 12:13 IST
In a suo motu case based on reports published in The Indian Express, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre and the armed forces.
Fri, Aug 29, 2025August 17, 2025 07:03 IST
Rs 480-crore plan aims to bring I&B ministry’s media units under one roof, upgrade infrastructure, and strengthen engagement ahead of key polls and 2029 elections.
Sun, Aug 17, 2025August 15, 2025 16:47 IST
Ahead of Janmashtami, PM draws on the Sudarshan Chakra legend to outline a nationwide security shield and jet engine push.
Sat, Aug 16, 2025August 14, 2025 20:46 IST
Independence Day 2025 Gallantry Awards: While the citations have not been released, it is learnt that the 13 Vir Chakras have been given to the IAF and Army personnel for their gallantry in Operation Sindoor
Fri, Aug 15, 2025August 14, 2025 04:20 IST
The services have been periodically reviewing the scheme — for recruitment of soldiers, airmen and sailors for a limited period of four years — ever since it was introduced in 2022.
Thu, Aug 14, 2025August 12, 2025 05:51 IST
Former Military Chief on Disabled Cadets: “We must take care of these unfortunate cases. Such cases would be few and the Government should be able to absorb that cost,” former Army Chief General M M Naravane (retd) said.
Tue, Aug 12, 2025August 11, 2025 04:21 IST
They dreamt of becoming Army officers and fighter pilots but are now battling severe disability, from paralysis to brain damage, with shattered hopes, lifelong scars — and poor benefits.
Tue, Aug 12, 2025August 11, 2025 04:20 IST
The plan was cleared by Rajnath Singh soon after he chaired a meeting on March 1, 2024, with the families of such officer cadets and the top defence hierarchy, including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan.
Mon, Aug 11, 2025August 10, 2025 09:02 IST
The downing of a high-value Pakistani aircraft at unprecedented range highlights the S-400’s reach and signals a shift in the subcontinent’s air battle dynamics.
Sun, Aug 10, 2025August 09, 2025 15:24 IST
Operation Sindoor, Pakistani fighter jet losses: Apart from the aircraft, there are a large number of UAVs and drones, some of whose missiles had fallen in the Indian territory, the IAF chief said in Bengaluru.
Sun, Aug 10, 2025August 06, 2025 01:04 IST
Maintenance support for US-made C-17 and C-130J fleets of IAF and Russian-made S-400 missile defence system gets nod
Wed, Aug 06, 2025August 04, 2025 04:20 IST
These plans, under discussion for several months, have gained pace after Operation Sindoor in May, following the Pahalgam terror attack. Some of the changes will be drawn from lessons obtained during this operation, the sources said.
Sat, Aug 09, 2025August 03, 2025 15:13 IST
The incident took place on July 26, and SpiceJet issued a statement on Sunday, saying injuries suffered by their staff members in the “murderous assault” include a spinal fracture.
Mon, Aug 04, 2025