Indian Army

IAF flagged off the expedition on August 1 from New Delhi

Tri-services' women mountaineers climb Mt Manirang; unfurl national flag at 21,652 feet on I-Day [details]

On August 15, four women officers of the tri-services scaled Himachal Pradesh's highest peak Mt. Manirang and unfurled the national flag to celebrate the nation's 75th Independence Day.

Aug 16, 2021

A video grab of Ranjit Sagar Dam where rescue operation is being held

Army Aviation helicopter crashes at Ranjit Sagar Dam bordering J&K and Punjab

The Indian Army helicopter belonging to the 254 Army Aviation Squadron was operating a low-level flying sortie on Tuesday morning when the incident happened. The reason for the crash-landing is awaited.

Aug 3, 2021

Indian Army, Chinese PLA set up hotline to enhance mutual trust [details]

The force stated that the Armed forces of the two countries have well established mechanisms for communication at ground commanders level.

Aug 1, 2021

Kishtwar cloudburst: Rescue teams reach Honjar; 19 villagers including 8 women still missing [details]

17 persons rescued from the debris, seven injured shifted to hospital; ADGP reaches Kishtwar

Jul 29, 2021

Taliban inches closer to Kabul: Afghan Army Chief postpones official visit to India [details]

It is to be noted that General MM Naravane, Ahmadzai's Indian equivalent, was set to meet with him, as well as National Security Adviser Ajit Doval including other top security brass.

Jul 26, 2021

Chinese incursion: Indian Army deploys Strike Corps in Ladakh [what it means]

A significant decision made as part of the efforts was the dual-tasking of a Strike Corps which means that the Strike Corps, which formerly focused solely on Pakistan, will now be responsible for China as well.

Jul 23, 2021

Terrorists attack police party near Srinagar's Central Jail; TRF claims responsibility [details]

Another deadly terror attack averted with the recovery of 30 kg IEDs near Srinagar.

Jul 20, 2021

Modi Govt to tweak British era defence land policy; Says helpful in military modernization [Details]

A non-lapsable fund is expected to be constituted to take care of the modernization needs of the forces which have been a major focus in the last few years.

Jul 20, 2021

Unique tributes to 'Kargil Hero': Army Commander Northern Command pays homage from sky [details]

To commemorate martyr day of Caption Vikram "Bali, his then Commanding Officer and now GOC-in-C, Northern Command adopted this unique method as a mark to respect to the officer.

Jul 7, 2021

Drone Spotted Inside Indian High Commission in Islamabad; New Delhi lodges strong protest

The sighting at the Indian site in Islamabad comes amid rising tensions following a drone assault last week on an air force post in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 2, 2021

Indian intelligence warned of possible attacks

Red alert in J&K after drones spotted again over military installations [Details]

Additional forces deployed in sensitive areas and patrolling is intensified along the border

Jun 29, 2021

Indian Army vigilant across LoC amid withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan; won't tolerate misadventure [details]

Over 600 youth graduate as soldiers from Army's J-K Light Infantry Battalion and the Indian Army is all geared up to keep a close vigil on the LoC.

Jun 25, 2021

Indian Army prefers Indian Gorkhas for women military police; excludes Nepali Gorkhas [details]

Last year, the Army had sanctioned the recruitment of non-Gorkha personnel from Uttarakhand into select Gorkha Rifles (GR) regiments.

Jun 16, 2021

Amul's last year's tribute to the martyrs was circulated widely today on social media in remembrance of the Galwan clash

Galwan clash anniversary brings back painful memories; a look at what happened & India's tribute

On Tuesday, netizens in India stormed to their social media pages to show their respect to 20 Galwan heroes who lost their lives last year in an unarmed clash with the Chinese PLA.

Jun 15, 2021

Mother of deceased Shaurya Chakra awardee left alone, Twitterati seeks help

Days after Captain Kohli was found dead, his father also died from brain hemorrhage leaving Veena alone.

Jun 3, 2021

Martyr's wife joins Indian Army, makes the country proud

After her husband Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal sacrificed his life in Pulwama encounter, then 27-year-old Nitika resolved to join the army and successfully passed out from the Officers Training Academy, Chennai today

May 29, 2021

Emergency financial powers granted to armed forces to fight COVID in India [details]

Such powers earlier given to armed forces in the year 2020 during the first wave of deadly virus.

Apr 30, 2021

VK Singh's comment on Suhag inexcusable: Capt Amarinder Singh

Punjab CM seeks Army's help to tackle "war-like" Covid situation; gets full support [details]

Army's Western Command offers help to revive defunct Oxygen plants to meet the requirement

Apr 26, 2021

The Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat today called on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi

How Indian Army stepped up to fight against COVID; retired Armed Forces roped in for help

Medical personnel who retired from armed forces in the last two years are being recalled to work in Covid facilities.