Indian Armed Forces
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Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023: Five important facts you must know about Kargil War
India | Jul 26, 2023, 07:38 AM ISTKargil Vijay Diwas: Each year, 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' is celebrated on July 26 to honour the valour and sacrifice of the soldiers who gave the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during the Kargil War in 1999.
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CDS General Anil Chauhan inaugurates 'Hangar & Dispersal' at INS Utkrosh | Know its significance
India | Jul 11, 2023, 01:44 PM ISTCDS General Anil Chauhan said the newly introduced hangar facility will provide support for essential air operations in strategically significant Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
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Mahindra Defence rolls out 'Armado' specialist vehicles for Indian armed forces | Video
Auto | Jun 18, 2023, 07:49 PM ISTMahindra Defence Systems have started delivering Armado — Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ASLV) ) — built for the Indian armed forces, informed Anand Mahindra, chairman, Mahindra Group.
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Beating Retreat ceremony 2023: India's biggest drone show mesmerises spectators | DETAILS
India | Jan 29, 2023, 07:33 PM ISTBeating Retreat ceremony 2023: For the first time, a 3-D anamorphic projection will be done on the facade of North Block and South Block during the grand event at Vijay Chowk on Sunday, the Defence Ministry said.
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Republic Day 2023: 45 fighter jets including Sukhoi, Rafale perform during R-day parade | WATCH
India | Jan 27, 2023, 12:02 AM ISTThe 50 aircraft including old and modern jets and helicopters like Rafale, MiG-29, Su-30, Sukhoi-30 MKI Jaguar, C-130, C-17, Dornier, Dakota, LCH Prachanda, Apache, Sarang and AEW&C participated in the Fly Past.
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Armed Forces Veterans Day: Defence chiefs laud country's forces, term them among best in world
India | Jan 14, 2023, 02:45 PM ISTArmed Forces Veterans Day: IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari and Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar also shared the dais with the Army chief during the celebrations held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi.
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Rajnath Singh visits 'INS Baaz' to review operational preparedness of Andaman and Nicobar Command
India | Jan 06, 2023, 04:51 PM ISTRajnath Singh visits INS Baaz: According to defence sources, Rajnath Singh was accompanied by Lieutenant General Ajai Singh AVSM, the commander-in-chief of Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) and interacted with the troops.
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CRPF DG Sujoy Lal Thaosen takes additional charge as BSF DG
India | Dec 30, 2022, 06:32 PM ISTCentral Reserve Police Force (CRPF) chief Thaosen is Singh's batchmate from the Madhya Pradesh cadre and according to an order issued by the Union Home Ministry, he will hold the 'additional charge' of BSF DG till further orders.
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Agnipath scheme: First batch of Agniveers join Indian Army from Jammu & Kashmir
India | Dec 27, 2022, 07:28 AM ISTThe bench, which concluded hearing arguments on pleas directly challenging the Agnipath scheme, will continue hearing on Thursday submission on those petitions concerning the recruitment processes for the armed forces under certain previous advertisements.
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OPINION | Agnipath: Who provoked the youth against new recruitment scheme?
India | Jun 19, 2022, 02:43 PM ISTProtests intensified in Bihar too, where youths set fire to at least 20 coaches of Vikramshila Express and Sampark Kranti Express at Lakhisarai and Samastipur stations, and blocked traffic on highways in Buxar, Bhgalpur and Samastipur.
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Defence ministry announces changes in military acquisition procedure
India | Apr 25, 2022, 10:50 PM ISTThe ministry also decided to dispense with the requirement of the Integrity Pact Bank Guarantee (IPBG) to reduce the financial burden on the Indian defence industry, a move aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing.
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View from sky: Special Forces of the Indian Army conduct airborne exercise | Photos
India | Mar 15, 2022, 07:52 PM ISTThe exercise involved advanced aerial insertion techniques, including Combat Free Fall and integrated battle drills by Airborne and Special Forces troops.
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Ahead of Republic Day security beefed up in Delhi, other states | Details
India | Jan 26, 2022, 12:08 AM ISTSecurity agencies have warned Delhi Police that on the occasion of Republic Day Khalistani terrorists can strike in the national capital. Security has been stepped up across poll-bound Punjab and neighbouring Haryana ahead of Republic Day celebrations on Wednesday
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Terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Pulwama
India | Dec 15, 2021, 02:05 PM ISTA terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Usgam Pathri in the Rajpura area of Pulwama.
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Army Day: CDS Gen Rawat, Chiefs of armed forces pay tribute at National War Memorial
News | Jan 15, 2021, 11:40 AM ISTThe Army Day celebrations began in Delhi. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, Army Chief General MM Naravane, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh paid tributes at National War Memorial. Army Day is celebrated on Jan 15 every year. On this day in 1949, Field Marshal KM Cariappa became the first Indian to take charge of the Indian Army.
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Indian armed forces celebrate 'Veterans' Day'
News | Jan 14, 2021, 01:53 PM ISTThe Indian armed forces celebrated 'Veterans' Day' on January 14. The wreath laying ceremony was held at 'Gaurav Stambh' - a monument to commemorate Victory at Sea. Indian armed officers paid tribute to all deployed personnel of the Western Naval Command. The 'Veterans' Day' marks recognition of services provided by first Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army, Field Marshal KM Cariappa. On this day in 1953, Field Marshal KM Cariappa got retired.
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Aatmnirbhar Bharat: HAL's Light Combat Helicopter is a game-changer for defence forces
News | Nov 24, 2020, 08:33 AM ISTDesigned and developed by the city-based state-run defence behemoth (HAL), LCH is the world's multi-role lightest attack helicopter, with a highest flight ceiling.
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Light Combat Helicopter to be inducted into the armed forces soon
News | Nov 23, 2020, 08:09 PM ISTThe LCH has been certified by the relevant agency for induction into the IAF and the Indian Army soon.
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I-Day celebrations: Indian Armed Forces Band gives musical performance at North Block | Watch
India | Aug 09, 2020, 10:41 PM ISTAhead of the 74th Independence Day and part of its ongoing celebrations, the Indian Armed Forces (Tri-Service) Band gave a musical performance at North Block on Sunday.
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Sachin Tendulkar salutes Indian Armed Forces for act of solidarity with country's COVID-19 warriors
Cricket | May 03, 2020, 03:48 PM ISTIndian Air Force chopper showered flower petals on the National Police Memorial to laud their efforts in the fight against the novel virus. Flower petals were also showered at hospitals across Delhi and Sukhoi 30 MKIs, MiG 29s and Jaguars conducted a flypast over Rajpath while also showering petals.