Indian Army

China building motorable road on Indian side of Pangong lake amid rising tensions

Pangong lake's northern bank protrusions are identified as "Fingers" to demarcate territory. While India claims the Line of Actual Control (LAC) starts at Finger 8, China contends it begins at Finger 2, which is controlled by the Indian forces.

May 30, 2020

China builds Ladakh scale model as border dispute rages [Exclusive]

The development has come amid fears that the ongoing Indo-Sino border dispute at the Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh could also result in all-out combat between two of Asia's most powerful countries.

May 28, 2020

India vs China: Military strength comparison

As the tensions between the world's two largest standing Army have increased, let us compare the military strength of India and China.

May 27, 2020

Explained: What led to sudden escalation in India-China border conflict along the LAC?

The Indian and Chinese soldiers have faced off on at least four different locations along the LAC over the course of the last 30 days.

May 27, 2020

Doda encounter: Army jawan martyred, 2 terrorists killed in gun battle in J&K

Two Hizbul terrorists were gunned down in the gunbattle in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police sources said.

May 17, 2020

Lashkar terrorists dug a cave in Budgam; hideout busted, 5 arrested

An Over-Ground Worker (OGW) affiliated to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Zahoor Wani, was among the five arrested on Saturday, May 16 as security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Arizal village of Budgam district in Jammu and Kashmir.

May 16, 2020

Here's how tour of duty will help India Army rationalise its cost

Interestingly, after the implementation of the 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) scheme, the Army's one-fourth budget goes towards paying pensions.

May 14, 2020

IAF's fierce response against Chinese attempts to violate airspace in Ladakh

The Indian Air Force (IAF) sent a strong message to China as it deployed fighter jets minutes after spotting Chinese choppers flying near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.

May 12, 2020

Kashmir IG's remark disrupts harmony between security forces; top officials intervene

Kashmir IG Vijay Kumar stirred a controversy after he said that the CRPF officers do not play any role in curbing terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and that they are just a "showpiece".

May 12, 2020

Who is Saifullah Mir aka Ghazi Haider, the new Hizbul commander in Kashmir Valley?

It is highly likely that the ruthless approach that Naikoo resorted to, while his instinct as the commander of Hizbul is expected to be continued under Saifullah Mir.

May 11, 2020

Four Indian Army & seven Chinese PLA soldiers injured as blows exchanged in North Sikkim

The Indian and Chinese Army were also engaged in 73-day Doklam stand-off along the Sikkim border between June and August 2017.

May 10, 2020

Here's how newly-built road to Lipulekh pass is a boon for security forces & Mansarovar pilgrims

Soon after the opening of the road, the travel time to reach Lipulekh pass by the pilgrims and security forces will come down to only two days from existing five days.

May 8, 2020

Riyaz Naikoo used VPN, chat apps; but a mobile phone led to his end

Naikoo was giving a slip to the security forces for the last three years but eventually, he was gunned down on Wednesday.

May 7, 2020

Multiple unprovoked ceasefire violations: Indian Army retaliates to Pak ceasefire violation in Poonch

The Pak army had previously resorted to heavy shelling on forward posts and villages along the two sectors in the Line of Control region in Poonch district.

May 7, 2020

Who is Riyaz Naikoo, top Hizbul terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir?

Riyaz Naikoo made his first public appearance in January 2016 during the funeral procession of Shariq Ahmad Bhat another local militant who was gunned down by security forces in Kashmir.

May 6, 2020

Handwara encounter: 'It was part of his duty,' Retd. Brigadier Sood, father of late Major Anuj

Indian Army's decorated officer Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, Major Anuj Sood, Naik Rajesh Kumar and Lance Naik Dinesh from the 21 Rashtriya Rifles. Police officer Shakeel Ahmad Qazi also made the supreme sacrifice in the operation.

May 3, 2020

With fighter jets and army bands, India's military thank health workers

In the southern city of Bengaluru, a helicopter showered flowers over Victoria Hospital, as doctors and other medical workers in hospital gowns and masks cheered on, local television showed.

May 3, 2020

'Assalamualaikum', answered Handwara terrorist when team called Col Sharma's mobile

The team led by Col Sharma entered the house and freed the civilians. However, when they were in an open compound, the terrorists resorted to heavy firing and Col Sharma, along with four other team members, were killed.

May 3, 2020

Handwara encounter updates: 4 armymen, 1 J&K cop martyred, 2 terrorists neutralised

The firing has stopped and a search operation is on at the Chanjmullah area of Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.

May 2, 2020

No haircuts for Indian Army as coronavirus cases cross 29,000 in India

Indian Army soldiers are adhering to lockdown guidelines strictly and one important instruction given to them is not to get a haircut done.

Apr 28, 2020