Indian Army

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

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'.

Sep 11, 2017

Over 100 Indian Army officers move Supreme Court over 'discrimination and injustice' in promotion

The plea states that serviced corps along with combat arms would not be deployed in the operational areas if equality in promotion is not granted.

Sep 11, 2017

Indian Army to induct 800 women into military police for the first time

Indian Army will recruit around 52 women every year.

Sep 9, 2017

NSCN(K) terrorist killed, Army jawan injured in anti-terror op along India-Myanmar border

The anti-terror operation, which began at 7:30 am on Monday, is still underway in the heavily forested area of Longding district in Arunachal Pradesh.

Sep 4, 2017

57,000 army personnel will be redeployed in a major overhaul: Arun Jaitley

Of the 99 recommendations suggested by the Lt Gen Db Shekatkar (retd) committee, the defence ministry has accepted 65 after consultations with all the stakeholders.

Aug 30, 2017

Maximum damage: Was India's Doklam 'win' predicated on Army firepower?

The government negotiated the settlement from a position of strength. The Army had engulfed the entire area and "had made enough provisions to neutralise the Chinese forces".

Aug 30, 2017

BSF chief's open challenge: Walk into any post, anytime and check quality of food

Border Security Force Director General KK Sharma blames ISI for using the jawan's video to demoralise troops.

Aug 28, 2017

Doklam standoff may be the first of many incidents with China: Indian Army chief

The Doklam standoff with China near the tri-junction with Bhutan may be the first of many such incidents for India, Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Saturday. Read to know more.

Aug 27, 2017

Death toll in Dera Sacha Sauda violence touches 36; HC notifies Rohtak jail for court sitting

Thirty deaths have been reported in Panchkula, while six persons have died in Sirsa town, where the headquarters of the Dera sect is located.

Aug 26, 2017

Indian Navy eyes over 200 helicopters worth $5 billion amid rising tensions with China

The Request For Information was issued for 111 Naval Utility Helicopters and 123 Naval Multi-role Helicopters with anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

Aug 23, 2017