Indian Army

Here's why the Indian Navy is flexing its muscles in Indian Ocean Region

The Indian Navy is deploying 'mission-ready warships' and aircraft in the Indian Ocean region. Read on to know why and how will it help India.

Oct 26, 2017

Army Chief Bipin Rawat greets 3 Kumaon Rifles on its centenary, says Indian Army is among the strongest in world

General Rawat was in Pithoragarh to honour soldiers and wives of the martyrs of the 3 Kumaon Rifles, which is celebrating its centenary year.

Oct 23, 2017

PM Modi reiterates commitment to OROP as he celebrates Diwali with jawans in Gurez

Spending time with our forces gives me new energy. We exchanged sweets and interacted, PM Modi wrote after his visit.

Oct 19, 2017

US decides to release Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System to India ahead of Rex Tillerson's visit

The move ahead of Tillerson's visit to India is an indication of the resolve of both countries to strengthen their ties to combat global terrorism together.

Oct 18, 2017

India, Russia to hold first tri-service combat exercise

This is the first time that India has deployed personnel from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force together for a military drill with any nation. Read on to know more about the upcoming exercise.

Oct 17, 2017

Adultery with colonel's wife costs Army brigadier 4-year seniority

Under the sentence passed by the GCM, the brigadier will not be entitled for any promotion in Indian Army, if at all he chooses to be in service.

Oct 12, 2017

One person from armed forces commits suicide every 3 days: Defence Ministry data

The Ministry of Defence said that most suicides are committed by the personnel from the Indian Army.

Oct 10, 2017

Mortal remains of Tawang chopper crash victims wrapped in cardboard; Indian Army calls it aberration [PHOTOS]

The Indian Army has received flak from many for wrapping the dead bodies of the personnel killed in the chopper crash in cardboard boxes. Read on to know why they did so.

Oct 9, 2017

Mob stones 70-year-old man to death in Kashmir mistaking him for a braid chopper

A 70-year-old man was brutally stoned to death by the mob at Anantnag, in Kashmir, on Friday.

Oct 7, 2017

PoK-based terrorists alert Indian Army to kill top Hizbul Mujahideen leader

Intelligence agencies in India have claimed that Hizbul Mujahideen leader Qayoom Najar was shot dead after his own group members tipped off the Jammu and Kashmir police about his return route to Kashmir. Read on to know more.

Oct 4, 2017

Assam man asked to prove Indian citizenship after serving in army for 30 years

Azmal Haque, a resident of Guwahati, retired as a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) last year. On October 13, he will have to prove that he is an Indian citizen.

Oct 1, 2017

Army kills several Naga rebels, denies surgical strike along India-Myanmar border

Indian Army's Eastern Command said that it was more an encounter than a 'surgical strike' launched in an attempt to eliminate Naga rebels.

Sep 27, 2017

Here's why Indian Army is opposing deployment of NSG commandos in Jammu and Kashmir

The Black Cats will soon begin training security forces at a National Security Guard (NSG) regional training centre in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sep 27, 2017

3 Pakistani terrorist killed in J&K gunfight

As the security forces tightened cordon around the area, the hiding militants opened fire at the security forces triggering a gunfight.

Sep 24, 2017

India, US strengthen ties with military exercises: Should Pakistan be worried?

India and the US are holding a joint military drill to build relations and inter-operability and familiarise themselves with each other's military tactics and equipment. Read on to know more

Sep 23, 2017

Are the Indian Army canteens running dry?

New procurement system creates supply shortage at Army canteens [VIDEO]

Under the new system, which became operational from August 1, canteens have to place estimates based on 'average strength' of a unit in an area.

Sep 21, 2017

Gurgaon woman arrested over slapping Army jawan gets bail

The video showed the woman continuously slapping the solider on the streets.

Sep 16, 2017

Faulty OFB shell damages Indian Army's US-made howitzer during Pokhran field test

This is the third time in four months that a prototype artillery gun was being tested by the military and prior to induction had its barrel damaged due the defective High Explosive shells from OFB.

Sep 13, 2017

Don't put words in my mouth, didn't mention CAG report even once: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman had reportedly described the CAG report as "factually wrong" on Sunday and asserted that the defence forces did not have any dearth of ammunition.

Sep 11, 2017

Return from PoK was the most difficult part, says major who led the surgical strike

The major spoke about the surgical strikes in a new book titled 'India's Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military Heroes'.