Soldiers
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Two soldiers injured in parachute training drill in Karnataka’s Ballari, airlifted to Bengaluru
Karnataka | Apr 18, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTTwo 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 | Feb 20, 2026, 06:27 PM ISTIn 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 | Oct 16, 2025, 06:29 PM ISTNo 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 | Sep 09, 2025, 06:49 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 15, 2025, 05:47 AM ISTHonour 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 | Jul 26, 2025, 06:28 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 25, 2025, 09:22 AM ISTKargil 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 AM ISTAuthorities 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 | Jan 14, 2025, 02:41 PM ISTSix 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 | Jan 04, 2025, 07:41 PM ISTJammu-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 | Oct 29, 2024, 06:23 AM ISTSeveral 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 | Jul 16, 2024, 03:50 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 11, 2024, 07:10 AM ISTAmid 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, 08:44 AM ISTThe 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 | Mar 14, 2024, 02:14 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 02, 2024, 09:04 PM ISTAll 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 | Dec 12, 2023, 11:50 PM ISTNotably, 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 | Jun 04, 2023, 08:06 AM ISTPakistan: 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 | Jan 11, 2023, 02:06 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 14, 2022, 08:35 PM ISTAgnipath 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).