Army
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333 GCs of Indian Military Academy become commissioned officers of Indian armed forces
News | Jun 13, 2020, 10:01 AM ISTUttarakhand: 333 officers to join the Indian Army today after the passing out parade at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun. 423 officers take part in the parade including 90 Gentleman Cadets from nine friendly foreign countries.
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Security forces gun down 3 terrorists in J&K's Shopian, encounter underway
India | Jun 07, 2020, 03:16 PM ISTAt least 3 unidentified terrorists have been killed in Reban area of Shopian during an encounter with the security forces. The security operation is currently underway, Kashmir Zone Police informed.
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Watch: Indian Army appeals terrorists to surrender during Kulgam encounter
News | May 30, 2020, 08:36 PM ISTChinar Corps of Indian Army made repeated appeals to the terrorists to surrender during an encounter in J-K's Kulgam.
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Top LeT associate, 3 over-ground workers arrested from Beerwah, J&K
India | May 24, 2020, 03:56 PM ISTIn another anti-terror operation, Budgam Police and Army's 53RR in a joint operation arrested a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror associate Wasim Ganie of Beerwah along with three other Over-Ground Workers (OGWs) during cordon and search operations.
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Avalanche hits near Lugnak La pass in Sikkim; 2 dead, others rescued
India | May 15, 2020, 12:42 AM ISTAn avalanche has hit Lugnak La region in Sikkim. As per initial reports, a patrolling cum snow clearance party of 17-18 soldiers came under the avalanche. An army officer and a soldier lost their lives while others were rescued after an intense search operation.
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Army introduces smart class rooms in a government-run school in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi
India | Mar 01, 2020, 10:17 PM ISTThe Army has set up smart classrooms in a higher secondary school in Bagga village of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi under its Operation Goodwill initiative, a defence spokesperson said on Sunday.
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Army officer dies while saving dog's life in a fire incident in J&K's Gulmarg
India | Mar 01, 2020, 01:33 PM ISTIn a bid to save his dog, an Army officer sacrificed his life in a fire incident in Gulmarg area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Sunday. The army officer was able to save his wife, one his dog but received 90% burn injuries when he was trying to save another dog.
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Indo-UK joint military exercise concludes
India | Feb 25, 2020, 09:07 PM ISTThe 13-day-long Indo-UK joint military exercise -- Ajeya Warrior -- Concluded on Tuesday in Salisbury Plains of the United kingdom, a defence spokesman said here on Tuesday.
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Mortal remains of Rajiv Singh brought to Poonch
News | Feb 09, 2020, 06:39 PM ISTMortal remains of Indian Army jawan Rajiv Singh reached at Poonch hospital on February 09. He lost his life in Degwar sector during ceasefire violation by Pakistan.
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Army helicopter Cheetah crashes in Reasi, Jammu
India | Feb 03, 2020, 04:07 PM ISTAn army helicopter Cheetah crashed in Reasi, Jammu on Monday at 11:15 am. Reports say that both the pilots flying Cheetah helicopter have been ejected safely.
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First RSS 'Army' school to be set up in Bulandshahr, UP; session to commence from April
India | Jan 27, 2020, 10:35 AM ISTRSS first 'Army' school is being set up in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr and will begin classes in April this year. The 'Army' school, known as Rajju Bhaiya Sainik Vidya Mandir (RBSVM), is a first of its kind school to be run by the RSS.
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SU-30 MKI with BrahMos missile inducted at Thanjavur air base: Here's what makes it strategic
India | Jan 20, 2020, 03:25 PM ISTSU-30MKI fighter aircraft induction at the Southern Air Command strategically important due to increasing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean region.
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Named as India's first CDS Chief, General Bipin Rawat to retire as Army Chief today
India | Dec 31, 2019, 10:49 AM ISTGeneral Rawat had served full three-year term as the Indian Army Chief after he superseded two officers in 2016.
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Pak Supreme Court suspends Army Chief Bajwa's extension
World | Nov 26, 2019, 04:22 PM ISTAccording to reports, Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khosa has suspended till Wednesday the notification extending the tenure of the Army chief for another three years. The suspension was given by a three-member bench consisting of the Chief Justice along with judges Mazhar Alam and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah. The bench was hearing a petition filed by the Jurist Foundation.
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Army soldier killed in accident during armoured tank drill
India | Nov 20, 2019, 09:14 PM ISTAnother soldier who was injured in the accident has been admitted to a hospital for treatment.
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Army, BRO discuss 'all-weather connectivity' to cut off areas in JK, Ladakh
India | Nov 15, 2019, 10:49 AM ISTThe Army Commander emphasized on quality control, longterm planning, induction of technology, best practices and optimum utilization of budget to ensure that the infrastructure development is fast-tracked and helps the local population.
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India ensures release of 5 abducted citizens in Myanmar
India | Nov 05, 2019, 11:53 AM ISTThey were released in the early hours on Monday, a day after the five Indian nationals, along with a member of Myanmar Parliament, two local transporters and two speedboat operators were abducted by Arakan Army on way from Paletwa in Chin State to Kyauktaw in Rakhine state in Myanmar.
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53 soldiers killed in Mali militant attack
World | Nov 02, 2019, 12:39 PM ISTThe country's Communication Minister, Yaya Sangare, said on Twitter that reinforcements sent to the area had recovered 54 bodies, including a civilian, and found 10 survivors as well as significant material damage.
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Armies of India, China meet in eastern Ladakh to mark Diwali
India | Oct 26, 2019, 09:38 PM ISTA cultural programme showcasing the vibrant Indian culture and traditional grandeur was held following the meeting, a defence spokesperson said.
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Army defuses two missile shells in Poonch
India | Oct 23, 2019, 02:01 PM ISTTwo missile shells that was fired by Pakistani troops have been defused by Army engineers in a forward area along the LoC in Poonch district.