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Amrita Nayak Dutta

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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...Read More

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.

Amrita Nayak Dutta Industry Experience
  • Years of experience: 14+
  • Qualification, Degrees / other achievements: MA in Journalism and Mass Communication from Madurai Kamaraj University
  • Previous experience: CNN News18, The Print, DNA, BBC (internship)
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Articles by Amrita Nayak Dutta

👁 INS

‘Not words, but power’: India inducts its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridaman, strengthens deterrence

Apr 03, 2026 12:40 IST

Other than guarding coastline, ensure security of sea lanes, choke points, digital infrastructure,...

Sat, Apr 04, 2026
👁 indianarmy7593

Military supplies from Israel may be delayed, have adequate stocks for current year: HAL CMD

Apr 03, 2026 02:54 IST

CATS warrior prototype a priority for HAL, already several manufacturers for small SHAHED-like...

Fri, Apr 03, 2026
👁 Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh chairs the second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM)

Rajnath chairs IGoM meeting, emphasises constant vigil to ease West Asia war effect

Apr 03, 2026 00:29 IST

Rajnath highlighted the importance of round-the-clock monitoring of the situation and the need to...

Fri, Apr 03, 2026
👁 Rajnath Singh chairs IGoM meeting

India’s defence exports increased by 62.66% in 2025-26 to reach all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore: Ministry

Apr 02, 2026 21:44 IST

In a statement, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that the DPSUs’ exports surged by 151%...

Thu, Apr 02, 2026
👁 Bunker busterrrr

Explained: What is the US’s 2,000 pound ‘bunker buster’ bomb, used to attack Iran’s Isfahan

Mar 31, 2026 16:43 IST

The term 'bunker buster' typically describes bombs designed to penetrate deep below the...

Wed, Apr 01, 2026
👁 army_20260329204133.jpg

War lessons for military: Procure anti-drone systems, integrate them with legacy weapon system to create effective umbrellaSubscriber Only

Mar 30, 2026 05:30 IST

Acquisition of high-quality swarm drones and robotic capability to disrupt enemy logistics and...

Wed, Apr 01, 2026
👁 West Asia war: Rajnath chairs IGoM meet

Adopt medium to long-term strategy, counter fake news: Rajnath at first IGoM meet on West Asia conflict

Mar 29, 2026 05:26 IST

Singh, who chaired this meeting on Saturday, also directed ministries and departments to share...

Sun, Mar 29, 2026
👁 s-400_triumf-34

Rs 2.38 lakh cr-defence push: DAC clears 5 S-400 missile systems from Russia, transport aircraft

Mar 28, 2026 04:05 IST

The clearance for the S-400s, which has been under discussion for the last several months, comes...

Sat, Mar 28, 2026
👁 ib-2COL_f9cbcf

Govt’s new TV Ratings Policy defines rules for accountability, transparency

Mar 28, 2026 00:33 IST

The policy eases entry norms for companies willing to register as a TV rating agency by reducing...

Sat, Mar 28, 2026
👁 Indian-Army-1

India, US review priority areas for co-development and co-production of defence equipment

Mar 26, 2026 02:51 IST

It said that the 18th India-US Defence Policy Group meeting was held in New Delhi and Defence...

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
👁 Rajnath Singh

Need to formalise a comprehensive integrated roadmap based on lessons learnt in West Asia conflict: Rajnath

Mar 25, 2026 17:01 IST

The statement noted that Singh was briefed about the global and regional security...

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
👁 ikshak_20260324002318.avif

Over half a dozen Navy warships in Gulf region, will escort Indian-flagged vessels when needed

Mar 24, 2026 06:00 IST

The Indian merchant vessels are constantly in contact with the Navy, it is learnt, and the Navy has...

Tue, Mar 24, 2026
👁 strait of hormuz

2 LPG tankers on way to Gujarat ports, 22 vessels still stuck; Indian Navy deploys warships to escort them if needed

Mar 14, 2026 12:24 IST

Shivalik’s crossing came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iran’s President...

Sun, Mar 15, 2026
👁 Xiaokang

What are Chinese ‘Xiaokang’ Villages, which are coming up in contested areas along LAC?Subscriber Only

Mar 12, 2026 10:58 IST

China has been constructing 628 such Xiaokang or 'well-off villages' along India’s borders with...

Thu, Mar 12, 2026
👁 Telegram_20260311182118.jpg

I&B ministry asks Telegram to remove, disable access to 3,142 URL links

Mar 12, 2026 05:00 IST

Action follows complaints from JioCinema, Amazon Prime Video and others, alleging...

Thu, Mar 12, 2026
👁 TV-5col

Stop reporting TRPs for TV news channels immediately: Govt to BARC amid West Asia conflict

Mar 07, 2026 04:54 IST

The Centre said “unwarranted sensationalism and speculative content” may create panic among the...

Sat, Mar 07, 2026
👁 Sri Lanka Iran Warship

Exclusive: Before it was sunk by US, Iranian ship IRIS Dena was offered shelter by India

Mar 07, 2026 04:18 IST

Second Iran warship, IRIS Lavan, docked at Kochi on March...

Sat, Mar 07, 2026
👁 Iranian warship IRIS Dena

Was US legally right in sinking Iranian ship? What framework governing maritime conflict saysSubscriber Only

Mar 06, 2026 07:00 IST

The sinking of the frigate, in which at least 80 sailors were killed, has widened the theatre of...

Fri, Mar 06, 2026
👁 iris warship

Responded to Iran warship distress call, joined search ops: Indian Navy

Mar 05, 2026 20:18 IST

According to a Navy statement, the Navy launched its SAR efforts commencing with a long-range...

Fri, Mar 06, 2026
👁 Photo (14)

Downing of Iranian ship ‘sad for India … there is no restriction on war zone in the maritime domain’ says Retd Vice Admiral G Ashok KumarSubscriber Only

Mar 05, 2026 14:55 IST

IRIS Dena had participated in the International Fleet Review and MILAN-2026 organised by the Indian...

Thu, Mar 05, 2026
👁 Pentagon US Iran

Iran warship sunk near Sri Lanka: The naval drills it came to India to participate inSubscriber Only

Mar 04, 2026 21:12 IST

Iranian frigate IRIS Dena had participated in the International Fleet Review and the multilateral...

Wed, Mar 04, 2026
👁 sri lanka submarine

US sinks Iran warship, returning from India, near Lanka; 87 killedSubscriber Only

Mar 04, 2026 16:29 IST

We estimate that the frigate had approximately 180 sailors aboard at the time of the incident: Top...

Thu, Mar 05, 2026
👁 Navy

Contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore signed to procure 6 helicopters for Coast Guard, missiles for NavySubscriber Only

Mar 04, 2026 05:30 IST

The fresh contracts come as the current financial year draws to a close this...

Wed, Mar 04, 2026
👁 Israeli ambassador Reuven Azar

‘Operational opportunity came up only after PM Modi left’: Israel envoy Reuven Azar on ‘right moment’ for strike on IranSubscriber Only

Mar 03, 2026 15:37 IST

Reuven Azar, Israel’s Ambassador to India, said the strike on Iran came after years of...

Wed, Mar 04, 2026
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