Jul 12, 2024, at 03:42 pm
Parents of Captain Anshuman Singh, who died in a fire incident in Siachen in July 2023, have asked the government to consider changes in the Indian Army's ‘next of kin’ (NOK) policy. As per the policy, financial assistance is provided to the family members in case of an Army personnel's death.
Kathua terror attack: Terrorists struck 2 trucks using armour-piercing bullets
Jul 10, 2024, at 02:19 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua on Monday afternoon that killed five soldiers and injured five others was a coordinated strike on two trucks carrying at least 12 troops, media reports said.
Four army personnel killed after terrorists attack military convoy in Kashmir's Kathua
Jul 09, 2024, at 03:03 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Four Army personnel were killed and six received injuries after terrorists attacked a military convoy in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Monday afternoon.
Refuting Rahul Gandhi's claim, Army says Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family received compensation
Jul 04, 2024, at 06:21 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after Rahul Gandhi's claim that Rajnath Singh "lied" to Parliament about compensation of Rs. 1 crore being handed over to Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family, the Indian Army has clarified that the money was indeed paid.
In a first instance, classmates to serve as chiefs of Indian Army and Navy together
Jun 30, 2024, at 02:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In the first instance in Indian military history, two classmates, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, and Admiral Dinesh Tripathi will be serving as chiefs of the Indian Army and Navy.
Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Jammu Kashmir amid infiltration bids
Jun 30, 2024, at 03:11 am
Poonch (Jammu Kashmir): Pakistan Rangers began unprovoked firing on Indian posts along the International Border in the Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir on late Friday night, media reported
Five Indian soldiers die during tank exercise close to China border in Leh
Jun 29, 2024, at 08:13 pm
At least five Indian soldiers died of drowning after their tank was swept away during a river-crossing exercise in the Leh region close to the China border on Saturday, the country's army confirmed.
Army constructs Bailey Bridge in 72 hours to restore connectivity in Sikkim after landslide
Jun 28, 2024, at 03:56 am
Army engineers constructed a 70-feet Bailey Bridge on the Dikchu-Sanklang road in Sikkim's capital Gangtok within 72 hours to restore connectivity that was lost due to recent floods in the state.
J&K: 3 terrorists shot dead in Doda encounter
Jun 27, 2024, at 02:36 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Three terrorists were killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces in the Gandoh area of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.
Lt General Upendra Dwivedi named new Army chief
Jun 12, 2024, at 06:41 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Army is set to get a new chief with the government announcing that Lt General Upendra Dwivedi will take over as the Chief of the Army Staff from General Manoj C Pande on June 30.
May 27, 2024, at 03:47 pm
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet, on May 26, 2024, approved the extension in service of Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande, a rare move in India.
Indian Army to get first Hermes-900 Starliner drone in June: Reports
May 11, 2024, at 05:12 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant boost to its surveillance mechanisms along the Pakistan border, the Indian Army is set to receive the first Hermes-900 Starliner drone on June 18, media reports said.
Apr 14, 2024, at 08:55 pm
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has concluded successful developmental trials of its domestically developed Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) system in Rajasthan’s Pokhran.
Operation Meghdoot: Indian Army releases video to mark 40 years of presence in Siachen Glacier
Apr 14, 2024, at 06:29 am
New Delhi: The Indian Army on Saturday commemorated 40 years of its presence on the strategically vital Siachen Glacier, named 'Operation Meghdoot'.
India's Operation Sankalp completes 100 days
Mar 25, 2024, at 03:25 pm
Indian Navy has responded to the manifestation of Israel – Hamas conflict in the maritime domain by re-orienting and significantly enhancing the scope of its ongoing maritime security operations since mid-Dec 23.
Mar 17, 2024, at 10:38 pm
An Indian Army contingent departed for Seychelles on Sunday (March 17, 2024) to participate in the tenth edition of Joint Military Exercise “Lamitiye-2024” between the Indian Army and Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).
Indian Army JCO kidnapped from home in Manipur
Mar 09, 2024, at 12:17 am
An Army Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) was kidnapped by suspected militants from his residence in Charangpat of Thoubal district in Manipur on Friday.
Mar 05, 2024, at 11:13 pm
Continuing his anti-India stance, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has said no Indian military personnel, not even those in civilian clothing, will remain in his nation after May 10 deadline.
Indian Army strengthens bridging capability with induction of 46-meter Modular Bridge
Feb 28, 2024, at 01:20 am
The Indian Army bolstered its bridging capability with the induction of the 46-meter Modular Bridge on Tuesday.
President Mohamed Muizzu says Indian forces to leave Maldives by March 10
Feb 05, 2024, at 10:32 pm
Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu on Monday informed the country's Parliament that the first group of Indian troops will move out of the nation before March 10 and the rest by May 10.
Jan 14, 2024, at 11:35 pm
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has set a March 15 deadline for India to withdraw its military personnel from the country, an episode that may further escalate tension between the two nations.
Indian Army launches new operation to foil Pak's attempt to revive terrorism in Jammu Kashmir
Jan 14, 2024, at 06:53 am
Srinagar: As a major step to counter Pakistan's efforts to escalate terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army is launching Operation Sarvashakti, media reported.
Soldier dies near LoC during 'operational task' in J&K's Baramulla
Jan 13, 2024, at 02:30 am
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: A soldier of the Army's elite counter-insurgency unit died during an operational task along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the Indian Army said on Friday.
Terrorists attack Indian Army convoy in Kashmir's Poonch, soldiers fire back
Jan 13, 2024, at 02:04 am
Sringara/IBNS: An Indian Army convoy was on Friday attacked by terrorists in Kashmir's Poonch area prompting the soldiers to return fire.
India, UAE begin joint military drill in Rajasthan
Jan 03, 2024, at 12:09 am
The UAE Land Forces contingent comprising of 45 personnel arrived in India to participate in the first edition of the India - UAE Joint Military Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone’.
Jan 01, 2024, at 11:08 pm
Around 50 more advanced Armado vehicles will give more teeth to the Indian Army to fight terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Two terrorists killed, infiltration bid foiled in Jammu's Khour
Dec 24, 2023, at 07:52 am
Jammu/UNI: The Indian Army successfully foiled an infiltration bid on Saturday morning and eliminated two terrorists in Khour area here in the city outskirts.
Dec 24, 2023, at 07:41 am
Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday claimed that the police had apprehended several civilians in the course of their counter-terrorism operations following the recent terrorist attack in Poonch district, media reports said.
Dec 22, 2023, at 01:58 am
Poonch (J&K): Three jawans were martyred and three injured while fighting terrorists after the attackers ambushed a military truck in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch on Thursday, media reports said.
Dec 15, 2023, at 01:25 am
Gangtok: A total of 1217 tourists, including elderly, women and children, stranded in high altitude areas of East Sikkim were successfully rescued by the troops of Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps, Defence PRO said on Thursday.