Soldiers
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Told soldiers to shoot enemy, not wait to be martyred: Manohar Parrikar
National | Nov 21, 2016, 01:50 PM ISTDefence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said that the armed forces in Kashmir have complete power to shoot at those wielding guns, instead of waiting for the terrorists to open fire and “getting martyred”. “When
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Army refutes Pakistan’s claim of killing 11 Indian soldiers
India | Nov 17, 2016, 07:31 AM ISTIndian Army on Thursday denied Pakistan's claim of killing its soldiers after Pakistani Army Chief Raheel Sharif said 11 Indian soldiers were killed in cross border firing on November 14.
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‘Both farmers and soldiers committing suicide in Modi Raj’, says Arvind Kejriwal
National | Nov 02, 2016, 11:29 AM ISTDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today made a stringent attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the suicide of an ex-serviceman here, saying both farmers and soldiers were ending their lives in his regime.
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Tears in eyes, pride in hearts: Families of Uri attack martyrs remember their braveheart sons
India | Sep 20, 2016, 12:07 AM IST10-year-old Vansh, the eldest of the two sons of Havildar Ravi Paul Salotra, is aware that his father was martyred in Uri terror attack but that has only strengthened his resolve to don the olive
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Uri terror attack: The 17 brave jawans who made the supreme sacrifice
India | Sep 19, 2016, 03:06 PM ISTHere is the list of the jawans who made the supreme sacrifice in the Uri terror attack:
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Scientist develop ‘smart uniform’ that may protect soldiers from chemical weapons
World | Aug 05, 2016, 12:46 PM ISTScientists have created a highly breathable material that may act like a second smart skin for soldiers. This uniform is also designed to protect them from hazards like viruses and chemical weapons. According to scientists
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South Sudan govt allowing soldiers to rape women in lieu of pay: UN report
World | Mar 12, 2016, 10:30 PM ISTSouth Sudan govt allowing soldiers to rape women in lieu of pay: UN report
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In a first,French soldiers to participate in Republic Day parade
India | Jan 09, 2016, 12:03 AM ISTNew Delhi: In a first, French soldiers will march down the Rajpath on Republic Day along with Indian troops in the presence of President Francois Hollande who is the chief guest for this year's celebrations.
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#NepalDevastated: Earthquake kills six soldiers
India | Apr 26, 2015, 08:26 PM ISTKathmandu: The earthquake in Nepal has killed six soldiers, the army announced on Sunday.Army spokesman Gen Jagadish Pokhrel told the media that 90 percent "of our manpower is engaged in rescue and search operations".Some of
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50-60 terrorists waiting to sneak into the India: BSF
India | Jan 01, 2015, 06:50 PM ISTNew Delhi: In the light of recent ceasefire violation case, India is about to launch a strong protest against Pakistan.The incident took place when Pakistan troops fired at 13 BSF posts around the International Border
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Survivors gather to remember Pearl Harbor attack
World | Dec 08, 2014, 06:36 AM ISTPearl Harbor,Hawaii: Veterans who survived the Pearl Harbor attack gathered for the 73rd anniversary of the Japanese bombing that launched the U.S. into World War II.About 100 Pearl Harbor and World War II survivors attended
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Brazil security forces raid Rio slum before WCup
Football | Apr 05, 2014, 08:28 PM ISTRIO DE JANEIRO: More than 2,000 Brazilian soldiers stormed into a Rio de Janeiro slum complex Saturday with armored personnel carriers and helicopters in a bid to improve security two months before the start of
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Not worried about impact of troops' exit from Afghanistan:Omar
India | Feb 24, 2014, 06:30 PM ISTSheeri (J&K): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said 2014 would be full of challenges for security forces in the state, but maintained that he was not 'worried' about the impact of US
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Soldiers throw six youth out of moving train
India | Jun 05, 2013, 11:39 AM ISTLucknow, June 5: Six young men who had, by mistake, occupied a coach reserved for army personnel were thrown off a moving train by soldiers in Uttar Pradesh, police said Wednesday.The incident occurred on board
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Chinese army officers asked to work as soldiers
World | Apr 22, 2013, 10:50 AM ISTBeijing, Apr 22: Chinese army officers have been asked to work at the grassroots to gain valuable field experience from ordinary soldiers.The directive has been issued by the general political department of the People's Liberation
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Cross-LoC travel resumes, trade to restart Tuesday
India | Jan 28, 2013, 09:52 PM ISTJammu, Jan 28: Travel across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan resumed Monday after being suspended due to tension between the two countries following the Jan 8
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Kasab's hanging is tribute to victims, soldiers who died: Rakesh Maria
India | Nov 21, 2012, 08:36 PM ISTMumbai, Nov 21: Describing Mumbai terror attack case and its trial as unique, Maharashtra ATS chief Rakesh Maria said the execution of Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab is the best fitting tribute to victims as well
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5 Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan
World | Aug 30, 2012, 02:45 PM ISTSydney, Aug 30: Three Australian soldiers were killed and two wounded in Afghanistan after a man in an Afghan army uniform opened fire and another two Australian soldiers were killed in an unrelated helicopter crash,
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Indian, Chinese soldiers dance to Bollywood number on I-Day
India | Aug 15, 2012, 08:52 PM ISTNathua La Pass (India-China border), Aug 15: Indian and Chinese soldiers greeted one another and later danced to a Bollywood number at the Nathu La pass on the Sikkim border today to celebrate India's 66th
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UN says children being targeted in northern Mali
World | Jul 06, 2012, 03:54 PM ISTGeneva, Jul 6: A U.N. agency says it's gravely concerned about rising violence against children in northern Mali, since the area was seized by al-Qaida-linked Islamist fighters and Tuareg rebels following a March coup.UNICEF says