Indian Army

Indian Navy Day 2020: Combat ready, credible and cohesive; theme, history and importance of this day

Indian Navy Day 2020: Navy day in India is observed every year on December 4 to celebrate the achievements and role of the naval force to the country. This day is also marked to honour the Bravehearts of the Indian Navy for their selfless service to the nation.

Dec 4, 2020

India to deploy drones to monitor Ladakh borders amid fierce standoff with China

As the ongoing conflict with China enters colder days, the Indian defense forces have been using emergency powers to procure military weapons.

Nov 26, 2020

Indo-China border standoff: Three phased disengagement plan ready in Ladakh [details]

The development is significant with the fact that the initial rounds of talks have failed to bear any fruits for India.

Nov 11, 2020

Winter is coming: China building tunnels for all-weather access in Doklam

After stopping construction momentarily in 2017, the PLA has aggressively ramped up infrastructure in Doklam to ensure the free movement of its troops.

Nov 9, 2020

Three Army, BSF soldiers martyred in ongoing operation at LoC in J&K's Kupwara; 3 terrorists killed

Three Indian Army soldiers and a Border Security Force trooper were killed while neutralising three terrorists during a major gun battle near the LoC in Kupwara district as they foiled an infiltration bid from across the border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nov 8, 2020

Proposal to increase retirement age, cut down pension in armed forces irks officers, veterans

Pension accounted for around 28 percent of the defense budget in running the financial year.

Nov 5, 2020

US offers F-18 Super hornet fighters to Indian Navy; but money can play spoil sport [Explained]

Historically, budget allocation to armed forces has always been lesser than the requested amount. The cash crunch has resulted in the Navy cutting on its capital acquisition.

Oct 29, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Army Chief visit forward areas at LAC

Amid border tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Saturday visited Sukna Corp in Bengal's Darjeeling district.

Oct 24, 2020

Black Day of J&K: When Pakistan brutalised valley until Indian Army despatched them to hell

The Jammu and Kashmir govt is observing 'Black Day' against the cowardly attack of Pakistan on Oct 22, 1947. Scroll down to find out what exactly happened on the fateful that changed the relationship between India and Pakistan forever.

Oct 22, 2020

Young Kashmiri militants willing to turn new leaf get rewarded | Details

Notably, in past the government have made similar policies with the same objective but little progress have been made on ground.

Oct 16, 2020

Psychological training for all Indian Army soldiers in J&K: Here's the rationale behind the move

Over the years, the role of Army has come under scanner for using excessive force and collateral damages. Citing these issues, the Army is has planned to train its troops for people friendly operation in the valley.

Oct 13, 2020

India-China border stand-off: Troops guarding LAC to get Sig Sauer assault rifles

It is to be noted that the first batch of these American rifles has already been delivered to Indian Army stationed in Jammu and Kashmir for the counter insurgency operations.

Oct 6, 2020

Lt Gen Harinder Singh, face of LAC negotiations with China, to lead IMA; 14 Corps gets new chief

Lt Gen PGK Menon is currently posted at the Army HQ in Delhi and has had earlier stints in 14 Corps.

Sep 30, 2020

Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 unveiled: What it means for Atmanirbhar Bharat

In future government-to-government agreements, such as the Rafale agreement signed in 2016, the Defence Ministry has done away with offsets and also allowed the armed forces to procure military equipment on lease.

Sep 28, 2020

Viral video shows Chinese soldiers crying on way to India border

Fact-check: Video of China troops crying in fear to face Indian Army goes viral | Truth here

As a video showing Chinese troops in tears went viral, a Taiwanese media report stated that the PLA troops were afraid as they were being sent to the Ladakh border to confront Indian soldiers.

Sep 22, 2020

India-UAE relations flourish under Make in India; Caracal's carbines deal explained

For more than 3 years, the Indian Army looking to procure a new close quarter battle (CQB) carbines.

Sep 21, 2020

Indian troops gain advantage over China; acquire 6 major heights along LAC

Amid border tensions with China flaring up, the Indian troops have occupied 6 new heights along the LAC which China was eyeing. This will be an added advantage in those regions.

Sep 20, 2020

China continues dirty psychological games; border standoff with India prolongs

While psychological operations, as it is called, has been an age-old idea since the days of Chanakya and Sun Tzu, it has been perfected by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) by manipulating adversary influencers on and off social media.

Sep 17, 2020

Bikaner road accident: Colonel Manish Chauhan, who appeared in Hrithik Roshan's Lakshya, dies

Both officers were travelling from Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh to Bikaner to join a practice.

Sep 12, 2020

China hands over 5 Indians who went missing from Arunachal Pradesh

The five young men went missing on September 2 and were later found to be in Chinese territory.