In a statement, the Union defence minister will dedicate Shaurya Sthal — developed by the Uttarakhand War Memorial Trust, which unanimously decided to hand over its control to the Indian Army — to the armed forces.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a new Very Low Frequency (VLF) station in Telangana, boosting the Indian Navy's communication and operational readiness. This Rs 3,200 crore project will enhance secure communication with ships and submarines, crucial for maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

• The BJP is taking the attack on its state office in Kerala capital to the national level to highlight the alleged atrocities against party workers from the CPM
•  Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grave concern over the recurring attack on BJP in Kerala. 
• The state BJP leadership alleged that the CPM was behind the bomb attack. 

Kick-starting the second part of BJP's 'Vijay Sankapla Yatra', he appealed to the people to support the party in the Assembly elections, due by May, to form a government with two-third majority.