Indian Army

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

Indian Army T-90 tanks on parade for Republic Day in February 2008. / REUTERS

Indian army to update T-90 battle tanks with third generation missile system

Russian T-90s are an important cog in Indian Army's offensive formations.

Aug 20, 2017

AC jackets for Indian Special Forces soon: Manohar Parrikar

He said there were other capabilities at which the Tejas fared better than many of the best planes in the world.

Aug 20, 2017

Indian Army to get 6 Apache attack helicopters in Rs 4,100-crore deal

Indian Army is all set to get six Apache attack helicopters from US-based manufacturer Boeing, in a move that will greatly modernise and enhance its offensive capabilities. Read to know more.

Aug 17, 2017

Indian Army likely to deploy robots to fight terrorism, stone-pelting in Kashmir

The defence ministry has approved a proposal for the requirement of 544 robots, making way for the indigenous development of such machines to fight against terrorism in the state.

Aug 13, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 soldiers dead, 3 injured in Shopian encounter

While one soldier was martyred on Saturday, August 12, during a gunfight with militants in Awneera village, the other died on Sunday, August 13.

Aug 13, 2017

310 soldiers committed suicide in last 3 years; is stress killing Indian Army jawans?

The Indian Army loses more than 100 soldiers in the form of suicide and fratricide (to kill a fellow soldier or superior) cases annually.

Aug 9, 2017

Amid Sikkim standoff, Defence Ministry seeks extra Rs 20,000 cr to be battle-ready

The "urgent" requirement for the additional money comes amid the military standoff between India and China in the Doklam region of Sikkim which has now entered its eighth week.

Aug 9, 2017

After Malabar 2017, India and US prepare for 'Yudh Abhyas' military drill in September

The finalisation of Yudh Abhyas that will be held at Joint-Base Lewis McChord comes at a time when India and China remain locked in a border standoff near Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet trijunction.

Aug 8, 2017

Vijender Singh: Unknown and interesting facts about India boxer

Vijender Singh is set to face Zulpikar Maimaitiali in Mumbai, where two titles are on the line.

Aug 4, 2017

Here's how Abu Dujana refused to surrender in his last phone call with Army officer

Jammu and Kashmir Police had approached Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and asked them to claim the body of LeT divisional commander Abu Dujana.

Aug 3, 2017

Retired Indian Army officer thrashed, called 'Pakistani' in Bengaluru; Punjab CM steps in [VIDEO]

Colonel RS Uppal (retd) is a resident of Himgiri Meadows in Bengaluru, but his stay has not been pleasant for the past few months, with pressure mounting on him to sell the property and leave.

Aug 3, 2017

Sikkim standoff worsens: China issues stern threat to move troops; India rejects warning

Taking a tough stance on the Sikkim standoff, India dismissed China's demand that the Indian Army must immediately withdraw its troops from Doklam near the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction.

Aug 2, 2017

Who is Abu Dujana, the top LeT commander, killed in Pulwama encounter

Abu Dujana, divisional commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was killed in a gunfight between security forces and terrorists on Tuesday.

Aug 1, 2017

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese troops enter deep into Indian territory in Uttarakhand

Chinese soldiers transgressed into Barahoti in Uttarakhand on July 25. It comes at a time when the two countries are involved in a standoff in the Doklam region in Sikkim.

Jul 31, 2017

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