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India, Pakistan armies exchange Diwali sweets on LoC
Defence sources said the customary exchange of Diwali sweets took place between the two armies at the Aman Setu bridge near the Kaman post in Uri sector of the LoC.
Army launches search operation along LoC in Uri
Srinagar, Sep 19 : The Army is carrying a search operation along the LoC’s Uri sector in Jammu…
6 Shaurya Chakra to Indian Army bravehearts for counter terror ops in J&K
New Delhi, Aug 14 : A total of 154 Indian Army officers and personnel were conferred gallantry awards,…
Indian Army, Chinese PLA set up hotline to enhance mutual trust
Last year on May 9, both the countries troops had also clashed at Naku La, which had left several soldiers on both sides injured.
High alert at Pathankot Airbase after Jammu Air Force Station blasts
Chandigarh, June 27 : Security agencies were put on high alert in border areas of Punjab, mainly the…
Pakistan Increases Infiltration bids along border amid 2nd Covid wave
Backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), some of the militants and smugglers managed to sneak into Indian territory,…
Army inducts first batch of 83 women soldiers into Military Police
“The Corps of Military Police Centre & School (CMP C&S) at Bengaluru held the attestation parade of the first batch of 83 women soldiers at the Dronacharya Parade Ground on May 8. The parade was conducted as a low-key event while observing all Covid protocols,” the army said in a statement.
Indian Army Mobilises 2 field hospitals from North East by Air to Patna
The Indian Army has mobilised two field hospitals from the North East to Patna to assist the Bihar…
Mahindra Defence wins contract to make armoured vehicles for Indian army
It is the first major contract for the advanced armoured tactical vehicles that are designed and developed by the private sector in India with intellectual property rights within the country.
Two militants killed in Kashmir encounter
The official said two militants have been killed so far in the operation.
Terrorists still retain ability of attacks in Jammu and Kashmir: Army
The official said the visiting envoys expressed satisfaction at the soft policing being attempted in Jammu and Kashmir.
Rahul Gandhi Launches Recruitment Drive To Take On “Army Of Hatred”
The tweet by Rahul Gandhi also mentioned a helpline number and dedicated social media pages to attract those who would like to join the Congress's IT cell.
Red-tapism made acquisition process a vicious cycle: Indian Army Chief
Self-reliance is a strategic necessity but to achieve it a revolution is needed in bureaucratic affairs, Indian Army…
Gurugram: BSF jawan attempts suicide
The BSF has ordered an inquiry into the matter. A case in this regard has been registered at Bhondsi police station.
CDS Gen Bipin Rawat visits forward air bases in Arunachal
India and China are engaged in a standoff since April-May over the transgressions by the Chinese PLA in multiple areas in eastern Ladakh.
Maj Gen Gautam Chauhan becomes first to head Indian Army’s Human Rights Cell
The human rights unit was created with a motive to ensure the Army's compliance with human rights conventions and values. It will be the nodal point to examine any human rights violation reports.
Pulwama encounter: 3 terrorists killed, operation still on
Srinagar, Dec 9 : Three terrorists were killed in a gunfight between the terrorists and the security forces…
Soldier Dies By Suicide Near LoC In Jammu’s Poonch
Officials say that Havaldar Rajinder Kumar was on duty near the Line of Control when he shot himself.
Army personnel killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in J-K’s Rajouri district
“The unprovoked firing from across the border in Lam area of Nowshera sector took place around 1 am, resulting in critical injuries to a havaldar, who died later,” officials said.
12 Civilians Injured As Militants Lob Grenade At Security Personnel In J-K’s Pulwama
Grenade misses target and hits road, says a police official
Diwali 2020: PM Modi distributes sweets among Jawans in Jaisalmer
The Prime Minister has been celebrating the auspicious day with soldiers since he came to power.
LoC shelling: Four soldiers, Six civilians killed
A police officer said at around 2 pm on Friday, seven civilians were injured after intense shelling from across the LoC at Saujiyan bus stand.
No force in world can stop Indian soldiers from protecting border: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gave a stern message to the neighbouring countries, saying "no force in the world can stop our brave soldiers from protecting the country's border".
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir, loses around 8 soldiers
The army said the troops are poised to defeat all attempts by Pakistan to infiltrate terrrorists into J&K.
Military talks with China to resolve border row likely on November 6
The eighth round of talks will be led for the first time by the new commander of the Leh-based 14 Corps, Lieutenant General PGK Menon.
India successfully tests anti-tank guided missile Nag, ready for induction in Army
The Nag anti-tank missile is ready for deployment by the military, ending the need for India to import this weapon from either Israel or the US for the range of four kilometres.
‘PM Modi only cares about his image, not soldiers’: Rahul Gandhi in latest attack on purchase of VVIP planes
“PM bought a plane worth 8400 crores for himself. In this, so much could have been purchased for our soldiers posted at the Siachen-Ladakh border,” Gandhi said in a tweet.
2 terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir
Security forces launched a search operation in Sugan village in Zainapora area of Shopian district following a tip-off about presence of terrorists, a police spokesperson said.
Situation along Ladakh border in uneasy ‘no war no peace’ status: Air Force chief
India and China are engaged in a four-month-long standoff at the LAC in eastern Ladakh. Despite several levels of dialogue, there has not been any breakthrough and the deadlock continues.
India-Pak troops exchange fire along international border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba
No one was injured in the firing which started around 11.45 pm on Saturday in Mangu Chak Border Outpost (BOP) area of Ghagwal secto
As army prepares for long winter at LAC, DRDO works on developing vegetables under intense weather
DIHAR’s Director, Dr Om Prakash Chaurasia said that the focus is now on to augment the availability of fresh vegetables in winters like summers.
Army at LAC has adequate amount of special clothes, tent, weapons: Rajnath
New Delhi, Sep 17 : Special warm clothes, special tent for living and adequate arrangement of weapons and…
India, China troops within shooting range at Spanggur Gap
The militia is an irregular mix of mountaineers, boxers, members of local fight clubs and others. Most of the members are raised from the local population.
2 Army officers killed in Rajasthan accident
Two Indian Army officers were killed when the official vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident…
China hands over 5 Arunachal Pradesh youths 10 days after they went missing
Chinese media had initially quoted a senior government official to deny the presence of missing youth on their side of the Line of Actual Control.
India to China: Massive PLA deployment along LAC ‘flash points’
India has told China that it failed to provide a credible explanation for the deployment of massive troops of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.
China Says Indian Troops Illegally Crossed Line of Control and Fired First
China urged India to discipline its frontline troops, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a news conference in Beijing.
China’s PLA shrills border pitch, again claims Indian army crossed LAC near Pangong Tso
Indian Army “again illegally crossed the Line of Actual Control in Shenpao mountain near the south bank of Pangong Tso Lake on Monday,” the Twitter handle of state-run Global Times tabloid quoted the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) western theater command spokesperson as saying.
Indian Army rescues Chinese citizens in Sikkim
New Delhi, Sep 5 : The Indian Army extended a helping hand to three Chinese citizens who lost…
India, China military talks over fresh skirmish at LAC end
New Delhi, Aug 31 : Military talks between India and China at Chushul to resolve the fresh skirmish…
Situation in Ladakh as severe as 1962, says Shiv Sena
In its mouthpiece Saamana, the party said that Chinese “infiltration” and “land grabbing” activities have not reduced even as the country acknowledges India now has become more powerful.
Indian, Chinese and Pakistani militaries will exercise together in Russia
New Delhi, Aug 24 : Even as India finds itself in a confrontation with China and Pakistan on…
Armies of India, China discuss disengagement in Depsang plains
New Delhi, Aug 8 : The talks between military representatives of India and China to discuss disengagement in…
Abducted soldier’s clothes found in Kashmir orchard
Four days after an Indian Army soldier was abducted his clothes were found in an apple orchard, leading…
Jammu and Kashmir panchayat member, two cops injured in two separate attacks
Srinagar, Aug 5 : Ahead of the first anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, terrorists on Tuesday…
Politician Jaya Jaitley, 2 Others Get 4 Years In Jail In Defence Corruption Case
The convicts have been asked to surrender before the Tihar Jail authorities before 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Disengagement at LAC with China intricate, requires constant verification: Army
The Indian Army on Thursday stated that the disengagement process at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China is intricate and requires constant verification . It also emphasised that India is taking the de-escalation process forward through regular meetings at diplomatic and military level .
‘Why are forces vacating our land at LAC’? Congress
The reports say that disengagement between Indian and People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops happened as per the agreed terms in the Corps Commanders' meeting.
Credit to armed forces for Chinese army retreat behind LAC: Congress
"The Prime Minister should himself come forward and tell what is the truth though in the all-party meeting, he had said that no Indian territory has been occupied," he said
PM visit to forward areas common thing: Antony
He said that China has since made huge advancements into areas which they never ever did in the past, like in the Galwan Valley.
India-China military delegates to meet again to resolve border issues
Major General-level dialogue took place for three consecutive days after the violent clash at Patrolling Point 14 in Galwan Valley on June 15 left 20 Indian soldiers dead.
Three army porters detained for ‘suspicious’ use of WhatsApp in Kashmir
"Their use of WhatsApp was treated as ''sensitive'' and their numbers were also added in some WhatsApp groups which raised suspicion.
CRPF jawan martyred, minor killed in terrorist attack on highway patrol Anantnag
The terrorists were on a two-wheeler and opened fire on the patrol in the Padshah Bagh area of Bijbehara.
Rahul Gandhi should rise above petty politics: Amit Shah
The attack on Indian Army personnel by Chinese People''s Liberation Army happened on June 15 night and it continued for almost six to seven hours.
No Indian territory occupied by anyone: PM tells all-party meet
In the virtual meeting attended by 20 political parties, the Prime Minister said that our forces are doing whatever is necessary to protect the country. The sources said Modi assured "we are capable and nobody can take even an inch of our land."
Stand firmly behind Modi in protecting India’s integrity: MK Stalin
Recalling that during the 1962 Indo-China war, one of the first soldiers the country lost was Selvaraj from the state''s Thoothukudi district, he said: "Today, nearly 58 years later, Tamil Nadu has sacrificed another son, Havildar Palani."
CPI-M support govt”s move for peace on LAC, calls for talks
General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, who participated in the meeting, said: "The CPI-M expresses its deep condolences at the death of our army officers and soldiers in the recent clash that took place along the Indo-China LAC, at the Galwan Valley in Ladakh."
Most opposition parties support Modi in face-off with China
Sonia Gandhi said that the Congress and the entire opposition unitedly stand by the defence forces and are prepared to make any sacrifice to ensure they are battle ready.
‘Crystal clear that GOI was fast asleep’: Rahul Gandhi sharpens attack on Modi govt
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today launched a fresh tirade against the government over the Galwan clashes.”It’s…
India, China military talks slightly positive, more on Friday
China is also said to have used thermal imaging drones to trace the Indian Army soldiers scattered on the treacherous terrain before brutally attacking them.
Modi Govt, BJP contradict each other while trying to corner Rahul on China clash
"By killing the unarmed soldiers of India, China has committed a big mistake. I want to ask who sent them unarmed towards the danger and why, who is responsible?"
Soldier hurt in Pakistan firing in Jammu district
Since the beginning of Sino-Indian tensions in eastern Ladakh, Pakistan has been violating bilateral ceasefire on a daily basis.
Nation expects befitting response to horrific China clash: Punjab CM Amarinder
Chandigarh, June 18 : Terming as “horrendous” and “barbaric” the brutality with which 20 Indian soldiers were killed…
No soldiers missing in action, says Indian Army
The clash, in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, occurred at the south bank of Galwan river, which flows in an east-west direction before its confluence with Shyok river.
Foreign Minister Jaishankar takes Rahul to task on Ladakh standoff
"Those at Galwan on 15 June did so. Long-standing practice (as per 1996 & 2005 agreements) not to use firearms during faceoffs," he wrote.
Congress urges Modi to address nation, call all party meet on China
New Delhi, June 17 : A day after 20 Indian soldiers, including officers were killed in an unprecedented…
India-China clash: Several Indian soldiers ‘critically’ injured, toll to rise
PLA soldiers had attacked a small group of Indian Army men on patrol on Monday night in which they killed three men, including the commanding officer.
Rahul Gandhi condoles deaths of soldiers in China clash
The Congress on Tuesday issued a statement after reports of killing of three Indian soldiers by Chinese troops, alleging that the Modi government remained a "mute spectator" on Chinese transgressions at three points in Ladakh since April-May, 2020.
Border clash: Country should be taken into confidence, says Congress
"The loss of lives on the Indian side includes an officer and two soldiers,"
China warns India against crossing border after 3 Indian soldiers killed
New Delhi/Beijing, June 16 : China has asked India to restrain from crossing the border after three Indian…
Three Indian soldiers killed in Ladakh: Rajnath reviews situation
Three Indian Army men, including an officer, were killed on Monday night during a violent face-off with Chinese People''s Liberation Army troops at Galwan Valley in Eastern Ladakh region.
Three terrorists killed at Shopian in Kashmir
With the killing of the three terrorists in Tuesday''s encounter a total of 17 terrorists have been killed in Shopian district in the last than 10 days in different encounters.
Pakistan violates ceasefire on LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla
One army soldier was killed and a civilian injured in Pakistan ceasefire violation on the LoC in Jammu division on Thursday.
28 CRPF personnel posted in Kashmir test COVID positive
There have been four COVID-19 deaths in the country's largest paramilitary force having 3.25 lakh personnel.
India, China start withdrawing troops from standoff positions
Now, both countries have decided to de-induct and de-escalate troops and guns and move backwards.
India-China troop clash video content not authenticated: Army
A senior Indian Army officer said that currently no violence is happening.
Army top brass discusses Chinese standoff at Ladakh
The Board of Governor meetings of the Army Welfare Housing Origination and Army Welfare Education Society were also organised during the event.
Pulwama-like tragedy averted in Kashmir, IED-laden car timely seized
However, the driver, who is said to be a Hizbul Mujahideen militant, managed to escape after initial firefight in the cover of drakness.
Defence manufacturing affected by COVID-19: Rajnath
"A Rs 10,000-crore 'Fund of Funds' will be set up to help increase the capacity of these units and for marketing," the minister said.
Indian forces accuse Chinese troops of blocking patrols
The Ministry of External Affairs has not yet reacted to the Chinese statement.
CBI books 2 ex-army generals for wrongful promotion of Survey of India candidates
"Based on the inquiry findings, the CBI FIR states that there was wrongful selection of 44 candidates based on the manipulated mark sheets," the FIR stated.
254 CRPF personnel contacting COVID-19 has the force worried
CRPF is one of India's prominent paramilitary forces stationed across sensitive areas such as terrorist-infested Jammu and Kashmir and Maoist-hit Chhattisgarh.
Minister of Defence okays Rs 400 cr scheme to boost defence manufacturing
The projects under the scheme will be provided with up to 75 per cent government funding in the form of ‘Grant-in-Aid'.
Two more BSF personnel test Covid positive in Tripura
Agartala, May 12 : In a respite after ten consecutive days of multiple cases, only two BSF officials…
NCDC to study high COVID-19 infection rate among BSF men in Tripura
Of northeast India's 117 districts, only Dhalai district headquarters Ambassa was earlier declared as a Red Zone by the Union Health Ministry.
Railways inept in handling migrant crisis, call Army: Congress
"This is injustice to the migrant workers. This will create further hardships to them," the letter of Shah had said.
COVID-19: 17 more BSF men test positive; Tripura’s active cases 132
The 132 positive cases included 121 BSF men of the two battalions and 11 family members -- five children and six women.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh abolishes 9,304 military engineering services posts
The Military Engineering Services are responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of all infrastructure assets of the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Rahul hails security forces for killing terrorist Naikoo
Naikoo, Kashmir's most-wanted terrorist, was trapped late on Tuesday in his native Beighpora village in Pulwama district.
Flypast in Lucknow cheers up health workers
The aircrafts also showered petals on the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) and the UP Vidhan Sabha.
Two senior army officers among 7 killed in Kashmir gunbattle
An official confirmation from Army's Udhampur headquartered northern command and the police headquarters is still awaited.
COVID-19: 135 CRPF men tested positive so far in Mayur Vihar camp
Earlier, 12 troopers of the Battalion tested positive on Friday, taking the total such cases in the paramilitary force to 64 across the country.
Two soldiers injured in Pak ceasefire violation dead
Friday's ceasefire violation came a day after a civilian was killed in Pakistani shelling in the Mankote sector of Poonch.
Indian Army doctor tests Covid positive
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A woman Indian Army Medical Officer tested positive for Coronavirus at Dehradun on Saturday,…
Corona cases hit Western Naval Command, INS Angre isolated
The Indian Navy continues to actively support the National effort in the fight against COVID-19.
21 Indian Navy men test coronavirus positive
While this is the first reported case of Covid in the Indian Navy, the Indian Army has so far reported eight positive virus cases.
Cops sent to quarantine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara after Covid case emerges
Jammu and Kashmir reported 22 new Covid-19 positive cases on Wednesday, taking the total across the Union Territory to 300.
Gender equality in Indian military: Implementation and road ahead
The recent decisions of the Honorable Supreme Court on February 17 and March 17 regarding grant of permanent…
Two Indian Army men test corona positive
New Delhi, March 29 : After the first case of a soldier testing positive from Ladakh Scouts in…
Indian Army asks govt to not let CAPF wear combat dress
It said wearing of combat dress by CAPFs and police forces may be misinterpreted as the army being deployed for internal security duties and elections.
Indo-Bangla 14-day joint exercise concludes
Shillong, Feb 16 The two-week India-Bangladesh military training exercise Sampriti-IX that focused on counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism and disaster management…
Tweeple erupt as CAG reveals ‘poor gear’ with Siachen troops
"Army jawans posted in Siachen forced to recycle snow boots due to acute shortage, there was a critical shortage (upto 98 per cent) of snow goggles too."
Ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Poonch, India responding
Srinagar, Feb 4 (IANS) Pakistan on Tuesday violated the LoC ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and…
Seek votes in name of Army; ignore when they’re in need: Congress tears into BJP over ‘startling’ CAG report
Congress has accused the BJP of seeking votes in the name of Indian Army but ignoring the soldiers' plight rather than helping them.
Indian Army hires PwC to examine privatisation of 8 base workshops
New Delhi, Jan 1 : As part of privatisation policies, Indian Army’s Master-General of the Ordnance (MGO) on…
Indian Army will also focus on China border: New Army Chief
New Delhi: New Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said on Wednesday that the Army will focus on…
250 militants active in Jammu and Kashmir: DGP
The DGP said that the situation was coming back to normal and it's just a matter of time that the Internet service will be restored.
Indian Army is better equipped to fight wars: Gen Rawat
New Delhi: Outgoing Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, who will take charge as India’s first Chief of the…
Day after being appointed CDS, Gen Rawat visits War Memorial
New Delhi: Indian Army presented a Guard of Honour to their outgoing chief General Bipin Rawat, who later…
Indian armed forces are extremely secular: Army Chief
He also said that Indian Armed Forces are much disciplined and have utmost respect for human rights laws and International human rights laws.
Two Army soldiers killed during bridging exercise in Pune
New Delhi, Two Indian Army personnel were killed and five others injured on Thursday, while carrying out a bridging…
India’s first CDS to be named Dec 26, Gen Rawat tops race
New Delhi, Dec 24 : The government, which cleared the formation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)…
Union Cabinet gives nod to Chief of Defence Staff, its charter
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Chief of Defence Staff’s (CDS) post…
Manoj Mukund Naravane named new Army chief
Lt Gen Naravane is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Army. Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat is due for retirement on December 31.
Avalanche in southern Siachen Glacier kills 2 soldiers
On November 18, four Army soldiers and two civilian porters died after they were trapped in an avalanche on the Siachen Glacier's northern sector.
Soldier killed in suspected IED blast in Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi, Nov 17 : A soldier was killed on Sunday in a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED)…
Court tells police to issue notice before arresting Shehla Rashid
New Delhi, Nov 15 : A local court here on Friday directed Delhi Police to issue a 10-day…
Ceasefire violations breach 350 mark in Oct, highest in 2019
New Delhi, Nov 11 : Ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and…
Pak violates ceasefire, one soldiers killed in Jammu and Kashmir
Delhi: Army Jawan killed in Pak ceasefire violation along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir
‘Seerat’ lured soldiers into honeytrap in Rajasthan: Army
New Delhi, Nov 7 : Using the name ‘Seerat’ on Facebook, suspected Pakistani intelligence operatives honey trapped and…
Indian Army tells personnel not to get ‘honey trapped’
New Delhi, Nov 7 : In the wake of some ‘honey trap’ incidents, the Indian Army has issued…
PM celebrates Diwali with soldiers at LoC
Rajouri , Oct 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with soldiers of Indian Army at Line…
Grenade attack in Srinagar, 4 CRPF personnel hurt
Militants hurled a grenade at a CRPF team in the Karannagar area of Srinagar on Saturday, police said.…
JCO killed in ‘stand-off firing’ by Pakistan on LoC
"The officer was killed in a kind of tactical action by Pakistani forces from across the LoC," said a source.
Indian Army claims of destroying terror launch pads : Pakistan takes foreign delegates to PoK
Islamabad, Oct 22 : A group of foreign delegates was taken to areas along the Line of Control…
India will cross LoC if Pak doesn’t mend its ways: Guv Satyapal Malik
Malik said Kashmir will see a new dawn after it achieves Union Territory status from November 1.
Indian Army launches attacks on terrorist camps situated inside PoK
New Delhi, Oct 20: Indian Army has launched attacks on terrorist camps situated inside Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)…
Three killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 20: Two soldiers and one civilian have been killed after a ceasefire violation by Pakistan troops…
BSF trooper killed in firing by Border Guards Bangladesh
Kolkata, Oct 17 : A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed and another injured in firing by…
Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch
Srinagar, Oct 15: Pakistani Army on Tuesday violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked in Shahpur, Kerni and Malti…
Martyrs from Haryana are more than soldiers joining Army from Gujarat : Dushyant Chautala attacks BJP on Nationalism
Chandigarh, Oct 15: Jannayak Janta Party Dushyant Chautala attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party for teaching Nationalism and said…
Indian Army’s combat exercise in Arunachal irks China
New Delhi, Oct 5 : As the Indian Army holds its biggest ever mountain combat exercise ‘Him Vijay’…
Jammu and Kashmir: Grenade attack on security patrol injures 14 civilians
Police sources said that militants hurled the grenade at the entrance of the office complex.
Loud blasts rock Pokhran as Army detonates old ordnance
Jaipur, Oct 2 : A panic gripped across Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district after loud explosions were heard as the…
6 militants, a soldier killed in Jammu and Kashmir gunfights
The slain terrorists belonged to the Hizbul Mujahideen. Arms and ammunition were seized from them.
Two killed in Army chopper crash in Bhutan
New Delhi: At least two pilots were reportedly killed after an Indian Army helicopter crashed near Yonphulla in Bhutan…
Gen Bipin Rawat to be new Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee
General Bipin Rawat will take over as the chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee (CCS) tomorrow.
Pakistan intruder killed near LoC: Army
New Delhi, Sep 18 An infiltration bid by Pakistan across the Line of Control (LoC) was foiled by…
Pakistan Army retrieves body of 2 soldiers killed in ceasefire violation
Srinagar, Sep 14 : Pakistani Army on Friday raised white flags at the Line of Control (LoC) near…
Army begins recruitment rallies for women soldiers
The Army is conducting a selection test for the first batch of 100 women soldiers to be taken into the Corps of Military Police.
Indian Army and Air Force to carry out war games near China border
New Delhi, Sep 11: Over 5,000 troops of the Indian Army’s only Mountain Strike Corps along with Air…
8 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists arrested in Kashmir’s Sopore
New Delhi, Sep 10 : Eight Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were arrested in south Kashmir’s Sopore on Monday. Sopore Police,…
Courts grants protection from arrest to Shehla Rashid in Sedition Case
New Delhi, Sep 10 : A Delhi Court on Monday has granted interim protection from arrest to Kashmir…
Indian Army thwarts infiltration bid by Pakistani Civilians near LoC
New Delhi, Sep 7 : The Indian Army on Saturday said it foiled an infiltration bid by Pakistani…
Pakistan moves 2,000 soldiers within 30 kms of Line of Control
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Pakistan has moved a brigade-sized force of around 2,000 soldiers to a location…
Pak team in Brussels as EU Parliament to discuss Kashmir
Brussels/Islamabad, Sep 2 (IANS) The European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs will take up the Kashmir issue on…
Army jawan commits suicide after killing senior
Both were taken to the Military Hospital here where they were declared brought dead.
Serving BSF man, wife declared as foreigners
Guwahati, Aug 23 (IANS) After retired Indian Army Captain Md. Sona Ullah, a Foreigners’ Tribunal in Assam has…
Indian Army Jawan killed in Pakistan firing in Poonch
Pakistan violated ceasefire at 11 a.m. by firing small arms and shelling mortars in the Krishna Ghati sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of the Valley.
Government’s testing facilities to be used by private defence sector, says Rajnath
New De;lhi, Aug 20 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the government has allowed the…
Retirement age for paramilitary personnel fixed at 60
The order will be effective with immediate effect for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Border Security Force (BSF), the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and Assam Rifles.
I’m against terrorism, Pak Army: Adnan Sami
Sami, who was born in Britain and was earlier a Canadian citizen, is of Pakistani decent. In 2016, he was granted Indian citizenship.
People tortured in Kashmir: Army rejects Shehla Rashid’s allegations
New Delhi, Aug 19: The Indian Army rejected claims made by activist and Jammu and Kashmir People’s Movement…
Soldier killed in Jammu and Kashmir ceasefire violation
Srinagar, Aug 17 (IANS) An Indian Army soldier was killed when Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation…
Indian Army guns down 3 Pak soldiers during ceasefire violation
New Delhi, AUg 16: The Pakistan army said three of its soldiers were killed on the LoC firing…
Lt. Col Dhoni in Ladakh on Independence Day
Ladakh, Aug 15 Former India skipper M.S. Dhoni, who is currently serving in the Indian Army, is in…
Pakistan will respond to any Indian aggression: Imran Khan
Imran Khan alleged that India has used "cluster bombs" on civilians along the Line of Control and called on the UN Security Council to take note of the "international threat to peace and security".
Have offered to take bodies of intruders: Indian Army
Srinagar, AUg 4: The Indian Army on Sunday said that they have offered Pakistan Army to take back…
Panic sets in Valley amid shortage of essentials
"Most of our barbers, carpenters, masons, painters come from outside the state. They have started leaving", said Noor Muhammad Wani, a retired bank officer.
Stone throwers picked weapons in Kashmir Valley: Army
Srinagar, Aug 2 (IANS) Eighty-three per cent of local youth who picked up weapons in the Kashmir Valley…
Kapil, Gambhir hail Dhoni’s decision to serve Indian Army
The honour was accorded to him by the Indian Army in 2011 along with Abhinav Bindra and Deepak Rao.
Al-Qaeda chief urges ‘mujahideen in Kashmir’ to inflict blows on Indian Army
New Delhi, July 10 In a threat to India, chief of terror group Al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, has…
Congress opposes disability pension tax on armed forces
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday criticized imposition of tax on disability pension of armed…
Congress attacks government over 45,000 vacant army posts
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday hit out at the Narendra Modi government over its…
5 CRPF troopers, 1 militant killed in Anantnag attack
Srinagar, June 12 (IANS) Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and one militant were killed while four…
Two cops injured in Sopore grenade attack
Srinagar, June 7 (IANS) Two policemen were injured on Friday when militants hurled a grenade at a police…
Third gunfight starts in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, May 16 (IANS) A third gunfight started in the Kashmir Valley on Thursday between holed up militants…
India, Pakistan trade fire on LoC in Poonch
Jammu, May 2: Indian and Pakistani armies on Thursday traded heavy fire on the Line of Control (LoC)…
Jammu and Kashmir governor reviews construction of bunkers for border residents
Jammu, April 30 Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Tuesday reviewed the progress of bunker construction…
Indian Army team finds ‘Yeti’ footprints on Himalayas
New Delhi, April 30: The Indian Army has claimed that its Moutaineering Expedition Team has spotted the “mysterious…
25 Jaish terrorist among 41 terrorists eliminated post Pulwama attack : Indian Army
Srinagar, April 24 : The Indian Army has eliminated 41 terrorists out of whom 25 belonged to the…
Policeman injured in grenade attack in Kashmir
Srinagar, April 19 (IANS) A policeman was injured on Friday in a grenade attack by militants in Jammu…
J&K official allegedly roughed up by army, staff protest
Srinagar, April 16 : A Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag was allegedly manhandled by the…
Pakistan Made 513 Ceasefire Violations After Balakot Strike: Indian Army
April 14 : In just 45 days, Pakistan has violated ceasefire over 500 times along the line of…
Three civilians injured in Pakistani shelling
Jammu, April 12 (IANS) Three civilians were injured on Friday in Pakistani shelling on the Line of Control…
Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in J&K’s Poonch
Jammu, April 12: The Pakistan army on Friday violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu…
Vicky Kaushal asked me to change the line ‘How’s the josh?’: Uri director
Mumbai, April 8: Actor Vicky Kaushal received a lot of praise for his performance in ‘Uri: The Surgical…
Army gets ‘desi’ Bofors in home-made Dhanush howitzer
New Delhi, April 8: The Army got ‘desi’ Bofors when home-made Dhanush howitzer was inducted on Monday. The…
Anyone who calls Indian Army ‘Modiji ki sena’ is a traitor: VK Singh
Union Minister VK Singh reacted to his party’s leaders’ controversial remark, saying the Indian forces cannot be called…
4 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter
Srinagar, April 1: Four terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with security forces in Lassipora…
Indian Army accepts AGIF exposure to toxic IL&FS bonds
New Delhi, March 18 : The Indian Army which was in denial over ex-servicemen or welfare fund having…
J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Mankote sector, India retaliates
Jammu, March 16: The heavy firing took place between Indian and Pakistani troops on the Line of Control…
Army porter injured on LoC in Pakistan shelling
Jammu, March 15: An Army porter was injured on Friday in heavy firing exchanges between India and Pakistan…
Wing Commander Abhinandan inspired youth to join Indian Army: Aspirant
Srinagar, March 9: One of the aspirants, Mubassir Ali on Saturday said that the courage of Wing Commander…
Army dismisses reports of soldier’s abduction in J&K
Srinagar, March 9: The Indian Army on Saturday dismissed media reports that a soldier was abducted by militants…
Lethal force: Government clears plan to recast Army Head Quarter
New Delhi, March 7 : Nearly 20 per cent of the officers posted in the Army headquarters will…
Will thwart Pakistan’s nefarious designs: Army Chief
New Delhi, March 7: Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Thursday directed army personnel along the LoC…
J&K youth take part in Indian Army’s Recruitment Drive
Srinagar, March 7: The local youth of Jammu and Kashmir in huge numbers took part in the ongoing…
India, Pakistan exchange heavy fire on LoC
Jammu, March 6: Indian and Pakistani armies exchanged heavy fire across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu…
J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Akhnoor sector, India retaliates
Jammu, March 4: Heavy firing took place between Indian and Pakistani troops on the Line of Control (LoC)…
Prepared for any provocation from Pakistan: Indian armed forces
New Delhi, Feb 28 : After India foiled Pakistan’s attempts of targeting military installations,the Indian Army, Navy and…
Several flights cancelled at Amritsar, Chandigarh airports
The cancelled flights included Indigo Airlines (five flights), Jet Airways (three), Go Air (one) and Air India (one).
IAF strike on Pakistan terror camp: Army tweets poem on power and peace
New Delhi, Feb 26: After the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday carried out air strikes across the…
Pakistan has limited options to retaliate
New Delhi, Feb 26: Pakistan has warned that it will respond to the Indian air strikes but the…
Pakistani drone shot down in Kutch area of Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Feb 26: A Pakistani drone was on Tuesday shot down near the International Border in Kutch district…
Fear of war haunts Kashmiris
Srinagar, Feb 25 Although life started limping back to normal in the Valley on Monday after an intense…
HAL hands over 3 advanced light choppers to Indian Army
Bengaluru, Feb 22 : The state-owned defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd on Friday handed over the first three…
Will act if Pakistanis involved in suicide bombing: Imran Khan
Islamabad, Feb 19 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday pledged that his government will act against…
Eliminated JeM leadership within 100 hrs of Pulwama attack: Army
Srinagar, Feb 19 (IANS) The Indian Army on Tuesday said within 100 hours of the February 14 Pulwama…
Pulwama attack aftermath: Whoever picks up gun will be killed, Army warns
Srinagar, Feb 19: Indian Army on Tuesday warned that anyone who picks up a gun in Kashmir will…
Last Respects to Major VS Dhoundiyal, Wife salutes the braveheart
Dehradun, Feb 19: India on Tuesday paid last respects to Major VS Dhoundiyal, who was martyred in an…
Pakistani who plotted suicide bombing killed: Police
Srinagar, Feb 18 (IANS) Security forces on Monday shot dead a Pakistani militant of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) who masterminded…
CAG finds flaws in acquisition of Apache, Chinook helicopters
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has found certain flaws in the acquisition…
Pakistan Army targets Indian posts on LoC
Jammu, Feb: Pakistani troops fired rockets on Indian Army positions on Tuesday on the Line of Control (LoC)…
Defence Ministry clears project for Six Submarines, 5,000 Milan 2T Anti-tank Guided Missiles For Army
In a major decision, Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today cleared Rs 40,000 crore…
More than 250 terrorists killed last year: Lt Gen Ranbir Singh
Srinagar, Jan 17: Northern Command chief Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on Thursday said that more than 250 terrorists…
Indian Army is Conservative, LGBT not acceptable: Bipin Rawat
New Delhi, Jan 10: Army Chief Bipin Rawat on Thursday said that the force is conservative and could…
J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch for fourth time in two days
Srinagar, Jan 9: The Pakistani Army opened fired on forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in…
Number of suicides highest in Army amongst three services
In the Air Force, the number of suspected suicides was 21 in 2017 and 19 in 2016. For the Navy, these numbers were 5 and 6 for 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K’s Poonch
Srinagar, Jan 5: Pakistan troops continue to violate ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and…
Indian Army, Peoples Liberation Army celebrates New Year in Sikkim
Gangtok, Jan 1: Indian Army and Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) on Tuesday jointly celebrated the New Year at…
Army foils ‘gruesome attack’ by Pak’s Border Action Team along LoC, 2 killed
Srinagar, Dec 31: The Army on Monday said it had foiled a major attempt by a Pakistan Border…
Army Court Orders Dismissal of Major General for Sexual Harassment of woman officer
Chandigarh, Dec 23 : A serving Major General of the Indian Army has been ordered to be dismissed…
Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent separatist march
Srinagar, Dec 17: Authorities on Monday imposed curfew-like restrictions in Srinagar to prevent a separatist-called protest march against the…
Lashkar’s Pakistani commander, 2 Kashmiri militants killed in J&K
Civilian protesters clashed with the security forces the moment the gun battle ended on Sunday forcing authorities to suspend mobile Internet services in Srinagar district.
UP Police contacts Army to identify Bulandshahr case accused
New Delhi, Dec 7 : The UP Police has contacted the Northern Command to identify its Army man,…
Encounter breaks out in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian
Srinagar, Dec 3: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Sangran area of south Kashmir’s…
J&K: 2 militants killed in Badgam Encounter
Srinagar, Nov 28: Two militants were killed and three soldiers injured in a gunfight on Wednesday in Jammu…
J&K: 1 terrorist killed in encounter at Pulwama district
Srinagar, Nov 27: One terrorist was gunned down in the encounter between security forces and terrorists which broke…
J&K: Soldier, 2 militants killed in Kulgam Encounter
Srinagar, Nov 27: An Indian Army soldier and two militants possibly of the Lashkar-e-Taiba group were killed on…
Attack on Jammu and Kashmir army camp
Srinagar, Nov 22: Militants on Thursday attacked an Indian Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district during…
Soldier killed, two BSF men injured in Pakistan firing
The ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army took place around around 9.30 a.m. Our troops retaliated strongly and effectively
Indian Army Soldier martyred in Pakistan firing on LoC
Jammu, Nov 10: An Indian Army soldier was martyred on Saturday after Pakistani troops violated ceasefire on the Line of…
Indian Army, Chinese PLA agree to maintain peace
Bum-la (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 9:The Indian Army and China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Friday reaffirmed their commitment…
Appointment Lt Gen Ganguly as Army DGMS, directs SC
Holding the lateral shifting of Air Marshal Rajvir Singh as a "fundamental error", the court said it is contrary to the policy guidelines of July 10, 1992.
Encounter in J&K’s Kulgam: Three Terrorists killed, One Jawan injured
Srinagar, Oct 21 : Three terrorists have been killed and in an encounter on Sunday between security forces…
Army, police probe rape of deaf-mute woman by four soldiers
They are: Ward Master Harun Rashid, Mohammed Muthazim, Ravindra Singh (both nursing assistants), and an ambulance assistant, Ahirwal.
Soldier arrested in Meerut cantonment on charges of espionage
Lucknow, Oct 16: A soldier of Indian Army’s Signal Regiment has been arrested in Meerut cantonment on the…
Terror hideout busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda, seizes huge ammunition
Srinagar, Oct 3 : The Indian Army in collaboration with state police busted a terrorist hideout in Doda…
Reviewing Armed Forces Special Powers Act: Home Secretary
New Delhi, Oct 1: Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Monday said that we have been reviewing Armed Forces…
Army Major booked for allegedly raping domestic help, abetting husband’s suicide
Delhi, Sep 30 : In a shocking case , the police has booked a serving Army Major for…
PM Modi to inaugurate ‘Parakram Parv’ in Jodhpur
Jaipur, Sep 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘Parakram Parv’ exhibition in Jodhpur on Friday to mark the…
Wreath-laying ceremony of Indian Army’s Lance Naik Sandeep Singh
Srinagar, Sep 25: Wreath-laying ceremony of Indian Army’s Lance Naik Sandeep Singh held in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar…
Words Won’t Fill Empty Stomach: Kharge to Jaitley
New Delhi, Sep 23 : Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge made a satirical attack on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley…
Akhilesh Yadav demands JPC probe into Rafale deal
SEp 23 : Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into Rafale…
Rafale deal will not be cancelled : FM Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said that the Rafale deal will not be canceled irrespective of all…
India Cancelled Talks to Bail out PM Modi by Diverting Attention from Rafale deal: Pakistan
Islamabad, Sep 23 :Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said that Indian Army’s call to ‘give…
Indian soldier martyred in Pakistan firing on LoC
Jammu, Sep 15: An Indian Army soldier was martyred on Saturday in Pakistani firing on the Line of Control (LoC)…
India, US armies to train together in mountain warfare
New Delhi, Sep 11: Some 700 Indian and US soldiers will hone their counter-terrorism skills in mountainous terrain in…
Indian Army to cut 1.5 lakh jobs to divert funds for purchasing weapons
New Delhi, Sep 11 : The Indian Army is planning to cut around 1.5 lakh jobs over the…
Massive blaze at Army camp in J&K’s Kupwara district
Srinagar, Aug 28: A major fire broke out at an Army camp near the Line of Control in Kupwara…
Mobile app for India’s border roads developers launched
Pune, Aug 20: A mobile application named “Gref Abhilekh” has been launched that will benefit thousands of personnel…
Indian, Pakistani troops trade fire on LoC
Srinagar, Aug 18: Indian and Pakistani troops traded fire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s…
DGMO talks: Pakistan Army assures to facilitate anti-terror operations
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The Indian Army on Thursday said Pakistan has assured India that it would…
ARMY ORGANISES INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS : 2018
The efforts of the battalion were highly appreciated one and all.
Supreme Court admits Armymen plea against dilution of AFSPA , to hear on Aug 20
New Delhi, Aug 14 : The Supreme Court on Tuesday admitted Army men plea against the dilution of…
2 Pakistani soldiers killed by Indian Army in retaliatory fire on LoC
Srinagar, Aug 14: The Indian Army said on Tuesday that two Pakistani soldiers were killed in a retaliatory fire on…
CAG blasts defence PSUs for delays and defective items
NEW DELHI: From failing to meet the Army’s UAVs requirements to defective and life threatening parachutes and critical…
Kashmir’s Gurez Infiltration: Army Major, 3 soldiers martyred ;2 terrorists killed
Srinagar, Aug 7 : Two terrorists were gunned down while an Army major and three soldiers were martyred…
Indian Army participates in PLA foundation day
Ladakh, Aug 2: India and China on Wednesday held a border personnel meeting at Chinese BPM hut of Chushul-Moldo…
Would have ordered to shoot intellectuals if I were Home Minister, says BJP MP Yatna
New Delhi, July 27: Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Karnataka has sparked a controversy by terming liberals and…
Indian Army says Ready to tackle challenges from Pakistan and China
New Delhi, July 26 : On the issue of increasing number of transgressions by Chinese PLA troops into Indian…
35 soldiers killed in nine militant attacks in J&K
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) As many as 35 soldiers besides 15 civilians have been killed in nine…
Parliament needs to define status of armed forces
Only a diehard optimist would expect that Indias elected representatives would find the time to reflect on national…
J&K: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in Kupwara
New Delhi, July 21: An encounter broke out on Saturday between security forces and terrorists in Tanghdar sector…
J&K: Soldier commits suicide on LoC
Srinagar, July 17: A soldier committed suicide during his duty on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and…