Indian Army
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Lt. Gen Upendra Dwivedi to take charge as Chief of Army Staff on June 30 | Who is he?
India | June 12, 2024 6:13 ISTLt. Gen Dwivedi is currently serving as Vice Chief of Army Staff and will replace General Manoj Pande, who will demerit office on June, at the top position. He was previously commissioned in the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles infantry of the Indian Army and has served in a variety of important roles.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrorists gunned down in encounter with security forces in Pulwama
Jammu and Kashmir | June 03, 2024 17:07 ISTPulwama encounter: The police and army launched a cordon and search operation in the Nihama area in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.
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Agnipath scheme aimed at maintaining youthful profile of military: CDS General Anil Chauhan
India | June 02, 2024 23:38 ISTIn June 2022, the government rolled out the Agnipath recruitment scheme for short-term induction of personnel with an aim to bring down the age profile of the three services.
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Major Radhika Sen, an IIT Bombay alumnus and Himachal girl, gets top UN Military Award I VIDEO
World | May 30, 2024 23:26 ISTHailing from Himachal Pradesh, Major Radhika Sen entered the Indian Army eight years ago after completing her undergraduate studies. While pursuing her Master's degree at IIT Bombay, she made the decision to join the armed forces.
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China helping Pakistan in boosting defence capabilities near Jammu-Kashmir for last 3 years: Report
World | May 29, 2024 22:38 ISTChina has been diligently enhancing the defence capacities of the Pakistani army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir for the past three years. This effort encompasses the establishment of steelhead bunkers and the supply of Unmanned Aerial and Combat Aerial Vehicles.
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'True leader and role model', UN Chief hails Himachal girl Major Radhika Sen for top military award
World | May 28, 2024 18:54 ISTHailing from Himachal Pradesh, Major Radhika Sen entered the Indian Army eight years ago after completing her undergraduate studies. While pursuing her Master's degree at IIT Bombay, she made the decision to join the armed forces.
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Centre extends tenure of Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande | Who are main contenders for top post?
India | May 27, 2024 16:58 ISTThe Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved a one-month extension in the service of Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, extending his tenure until June 30, 2024.
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Mahabharata, Mauryas, Marathas: What is Project Udbhav? Know all about Indian Army's initiative
India | May 22, 2024 16:19 ISTThe Indian Army is gearing up for future conflicts by drawing strategic insights from ancient Indian texts like the Vedas, Puranas, and the Mahabharata. Launched in October 2023 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Project Udbhav aims to explore India’s rich military heritage.
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India, France hold 7th edition of 'Shakti': What is it, when did it start? Know about all editions
Explainers | May 22, 2024 14:03 ISTExercise Shakti: The joint exercise facilitates developing inter-operability, bonhomie and camaraderie between armed forces personnel of the two countries. This also enhances the level of defence cooperation, further fostering bilateral relations between India and France.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Mute woman from PoK detained in Rajouri
Jammu and Kashmir | May 20, 2024 10:29 ISTAccording to the officials, the woman is believed to have inadvertently entered Indian territory.
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J-K: Security forces launch search operation after suspicious movement near border in Kathua
Jammu and Kashmir | May 19, 2024 8:21 ISTThe joint search operation launched by the Army, Jammu Kashmir Police and BSF is currently underway in Tarnah nallah near Jangi chak in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua.
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Indian mission pays final respects to ex-Army officer killed in Gaza, mortal remains returning home
World | May 17, 2024 13:10 ISTColonel Waibhav Anil Kale was killed in Gaza's city of Rafah earlier this week by suspected Israeli tank fire, becoming the first "international casualty" in the war. His mortal remains are on their way to India as the UN and Israel are investigating the events of the incident.
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UN apologises for death of former Indian Army officer in Gaza, says vehicle struck by Israeli tank
World | May 15, 2024 13:16 ISTColonel Waibhav Anil Kale, who took premature retirement from the Indian Army in 2022, died after the UN-marked vehicle he was travelling in was struck on the way to war-torn Rafah. The UN believed that shots fired from an Israeli tank may have resulted in Col Kale's death.
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Former Indian army officer, who joined United Nations two months ago, killed in Gaza's Rafah
World | May 14, 2024 14:30 ISTCol Kale took premature retirement from the Indian Army in 2022. He joined the UN as a Security Coordination Officer in the UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) around two months ago.
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Indian army set to enhance border surveillance with first Hermes-900 drone delivery on May 18
India | May 10, 2024 23:58 ISTIndian Army is set to receive first Hermes-900 Starliner drone, known as Drishti-10, on May 18 as part of efforts to bolster border surveillance along the Pakistan border. Supplied by Adani Defence Systems, the drone acquisition underscores India's commitment to enhancing its defence capabilities.
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Indian Army, IAF to deploy Predator drones at two key air bases to monitor China along LAC
News | May 06, 2024 19:01 ISTThe Indian Army and the Air Force are planning to jointly deploy MQ-9B Predator drones at two key air bases for upgrading their surveillance capabilities all along the Line of Actual Control with China from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh.
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Army progressing Rs 6,800 cr indigenous shoulder-fired missile projects for China, Pakistan borders
India | April 21, 2024 19:06 ISTDefence Ministry officials said the current VSHORAD missiles in the inventory of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force are all with lR homing guidance systems and the Igla 1M VSHORAD missile system was inducted in 1989 and was planned for de-induction in 2013.
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Top Army official says ‘Monitoring Israel-Hamas war to train soldiers to tackle similar situations'
India | April 16, 2024 20:55 ISTThe Army official said that the officials have been closely watching the Russia- Ukraine war for three years to know how drones and new technologies are impacting the war.
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DRDO conducts successful trials of indigenous MPATGM Weapon System, Rajnath Singh lauds move
India | April 14, 2024 18:08 ISTRajnath Singh lauded the DRDO and the Indian Army for the successful trials of the system. He termed it an important step towards achieving self-reliance in advanced technology-based defence system development.
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IAF's swift night airlift saves severely injured jawan's hand
India | April 12, 2024 13:03 ISTThe Indian Air Force (IAF) executed a daring nighttime airlift operation to save the life of an Indian Army personnel who had severely injured his hand while operating machinery in a remote forward area.
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