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  Two soldiers injured in parachute training drill in Karnataka’s Ballari, airlifted to Bengaluru

  Karnataka | April 18, 2026 23:43 IST

  Two soldiers were injured during a parachute training drill in Ballari, Karnataka, after their parachutes malfunctioned at around 50 feet above the ground. Both sustained serious leg injuries and were airlifted to Bengaluru for further treatment after initial care.

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  BLA unleashes video of captured Pakistani soldiers pleading for mercy as deadline looms

  World | February 20, 2026 18:27 IST

  In the harrowing footage, uniformed captives- visibly shaken and distraught- kneel on rocky, unforgiving terrain encircled by armed BLA militants, brandishing their Pakistani military ID cards and national identity papers defiantly at the camera.

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  Bomb explosion kills four Syrian soldiers on Defence Ministry bus near Deir el-Zour

  World | October 16, 2025 18:29 IST

  No one claimed responsibility for the attack, but the area is known to be home to sleeper cells of the Islamic State group that was defeated in Syria in 2019.

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  Avalanche hits Siachen Glacier in Ladakh; 3 soldiers killed, rescue operations underway

  India | September 09, 2025 18:49 IST

  The incident evokes unpleasant memories of 10 soldiers getting killed in an avalanche in Siachen in February 2016.

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  Independence Day 2025: Heartfelt wishes, messages, and video status for soldiers on 15 August

  Events | August 15, 2025 5:47 IST

  Honour our soldiers this 15 August 2025 with powerful Independence Day wishes, messages, and WhatsApp video statuses that express gratitude, pride, and respect.

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  Kargil Vijay Diwas: Free legal aid for soldiers launched | All about Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana

  India | July 26, 2025 18:28 IST

  The legal aid clinic aims to provide free legal assistance to serving Defence personnel, veterans, and their families on matters related to pensions, service-related issues, and civil disputes.

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  Kargil Vijay Diwas: Army to launch 3 new projects to honour soldiers' valour | All you need to know

  India | July 25, 2025 9:22 IST

  Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on July 26 every year. On this day in 1999, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of 'Operation Vijay', declaring victory against Pakistan. |

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  Indian Army defuses unexploded Pakistani shells in Rajouri, urges locals to report explosives

  Jammu and Kashmir | May 14, 2025 11:19 IST

  Authorities have also urged residents living in border villages to remain alert and immediately report any suspicious objects, unexploded shells, or explosives to the Indian Army or the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: 6 jawans injured in accidental mine blast near LoC in Rajouri, say sources

  Jammu and Kashmir | January 14, 2025 14:41 IST

  Six Indian Army soldiers were injured in an accidental mine blast during a routine patrol near the LoC in Rajouri district, with all soldiers reported stable.

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  Jammu-Kashmir: Four soldiers die as Army vehicle fall into gorge in Bandipora

  Jammu and Kashmir | January 04, 2025 19:41 IST

  Jammu-Kashmir: The incident took place after an Army vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge near the Wular Viewpoint in Bandipora.

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  Uttarakhand Waqf Board demands land for families of soldiers in Waqf Property

  India | October 29, 2024 6:23 IST

  Several state waqf boards, including the Punjab Waqf Board, Haryana Waqf Board, and Uttarakhand Waqf Board, attended the meeting to present their views and suggestions to the JPC.

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  Capt Brijesh Thapa, 3 other Army jawans killed in action in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Doda

  Jammu and Kashmir | July 16, 2024 15:50 IST

  The latest incident occurred just a week after a terrorist ambush on an Army patrol in the remote Machedi forest belt in Kathua district, which claimed lives of five soldiers. This series of violent encounters depicts the heightened threats and challenges faced by the security forces in the region.

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  Former IAF chief explains compensation structure of Agniveers amid recent controversy | WATCH

  India | July 11, 2024 7:10 IST

  Amid the ongoing controversy, former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief RKS Bhadauria clarified the process of settling ex-gratia payments to the family of a deceased Agniveer soldier, explaining that it takes time due to the comprehensive guidelines involved. scroll down to read in detail.

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  'Women who can get pregnant': Israel releases disturbing video of female soldiers captured by Hamas

  World | May 23, 2024 8:44 IST

  The bodycam footage from the attackers showed five female army conscripts who were taken hostage by Hamas militants during the October 7 attack. One of the terrorists describes the hostages as “women who can get pregnant" as some hostages were seen with bloodied faces.

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  Punjab shocker: Army Major, soldiers brutally attacked by dhaba workers near Ropar; two arrested

  India | March 14, 2024 14:14 IST

  The soldiers, en route to Chandimandir, stopped at the Alpine dhaba near Bharatgarh in Ropar district for dinner, where an altercation arose between them and the dhaba owner over the mode of payment.

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  151 Myanmar soldiers repatriated from Mizoram after border incursion

  Mizoram | January 02, 2024 21:04 IST

  All 104 soldiers were subsequently repatriated to Myanmar. The recent repatriation underscores the collaborative efforts between the two countries to address cross-border incidents and uphold international norms.

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  Pakistan summons Afghan Chargé d'Affaires after TTP-linked attack kills 23 soldiers, issues demarche

  World | December 12, 2023 23:50 IST

  Notably, the Tehreek-e-Jihad (TJP), affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), claimed responsibility for the attack that killed 23 Pakistani soldiers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa earlier today. Pakistan has witnessed a dramatic spike in militant attacks in border regions with Afghanistan recently.

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  Pakistan: 2 soldiers, 2 terrorists killed in encounter in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  World | June 04, 2023 8:06 IST

  Pakistan: The personnel of the security forces killed two terrorists during the exchange of intense fire and also confiscated weapons and ammunition from the site.

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  Jammu and Kashmir: JCO among 3 soldiers die after falling into deep gorge along LoC in Kupwara

  India | January 11, 2023 14:06 IST

  The incident occurred when the trio were on a routine patrol in the Macchil sector and slipped into the gorge on Tuesday, January 10.

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  Agnipath scheme: Delhi HC asks govt to justify different pay scale for 'Agniveers' & regular sepoys

  India | December 14, 2022 20:35 IST

  Agnipath scheme: The central government's legal representative the 'Agniveer' cadre is separate from the regular cadre, their terms and conditions and responsibilities are also different from sepoys (soldiers).