Indian Army

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Anantnag district

Three AK-47 rifles were recovered after the militants were gunned down. Explosions heard from near the spot late on Sunday (Jan 15) night.

Jan 15, 2017

Modi govt committed towards welfare of ex-servicemen, says Subhash Bhamre

The Minister of State for Defence also appealed to the ex-servicemen community to utilise official forums to seek grievance redressal through official channels.

Jan 14, 2017

Surgical strikes may happen if the situation demands: Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat

The Chief of Army Staff also assured jawans that any complaints they make would be heeded without their names getting revealed.

Jan 13, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch's Shahpur area

Shelling began around 9:30 am in Sher, Shakti and Doda sectors of the district.

Jan 1, 2017

Army Chief, India, Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag

'Indian Army is the strongest in the world,' says General Dalbir Singh on his last day as Army chief

General Singh says Indian Army is fully prepared and well trained to tackle any challenges be it external or internal.

Dec 31, 2016

C-17 Globemaster: Modi govt clears four key proposals to buy aircraft, low-level lightweight radars and more

Manohar Parrikar-headed Defence Acquisition Council has cleared the proposals for the Indian Armed Forces.

Dec 23, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces cordon off Bandipora's Hajin village over presence of suspected terrorists

There have been several ceasefire violations and infiltration attempts since the army carried out surgical strikes across the LoC on September 29.

Dec 22, 2016

Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi meets Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Army Chief Dalbir Singh

Lt Gen Bakshi sought a meeting with Parrikar as a courtesy call and it lasted for about 15 minutes.

Dec 22, 2016

Lt. Gen. Bipin Rawat in New Delhi on Sept 1, 2016.

Govt defends Lt. Gen. Bipin Rawat's appointment as army chief, cites 'outstanding track record' as reason

Lt. Gen. Bipin Rawat superseded two senior commanders to be appointed the 26th army chief of India.

Dec 19, 2016

Indian army 'coup' controversy: Parrikar slams Mamata for comments that 'affect morale of India's armed forces'

"I have been deeply pained by your allegations as reported in the media," Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar wrote in his letter to Banerjee.

Dec 9, 2016

Anushka Sharma, Phillauri promotion, Oscars 2017

Evening wrap: President Pranab Mukherjee rebukes MPs, Duck Tales returns, Anushka Sharma talks marriage, and more

Read about Allahabad High Court calling triple talaq unconstitutional, and 3 terrorists killed in J&K encounter

Dec 8, 2016

Tata Safari Storme to replace Maruti Suzuki Gypsy as new Army vehicle

The Indian Army reportedly needs an SUV with additional safety features and more power that runs on diesel.

Dec 6, 2016

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna in Howrah on Aug. 20, 2016.

TMC raises issue of Centre deploying army in West Bengal in Lok Sabha after Mamata locked herself up in Secretariat

"I won't leave unless the army is withdrawn from near the secretariat. I'll be there as a guard to protect democracy," Banerjee said.

Dec 2, 2016

Indian Army buries Bofors ghost; to step up defence along China border with M777 howitzers

India has signed an agreement with the US for acquiring 145 M777 howitzers in a government-to-government contract.

Dec 1, 2016

Evening wrap: 3 Army officials killed in chopper crash, cyclone Nada in TN, 'sextortion' is a thing, and more

Read about the government's plans on putting up with payday rush, and Bigg Boss 10 wild card entrant's sexist comment.

Nov 30, 2016

Bengal: 3 Army officers killed in Cheetah chopper crash in Sukna

The Army says a mechanical failure is suspected to have caused the crash.

Nov 30, 2016

Gen Bajwa becomes 16th army chief of Pakistan

10 things to know about Gen Qamar Bajwa

Gen Qamar Bajwa was a dark horse before his elevation to Pakistan's top post rivaling that of the Prime Minister himself.

Nov 29, 2016

Pampore siege in Kashmir ends after 52-hour standoff

Jammu and Kashmir: Vaishno Devi, Udhampur on high alert after Nagrota terror attack that killed 3 soldiers

Three terrorists were killed and three BSF jawans injured in a separate encounter in Jammu's Samba sector.

Nov 29, 2016

Why is Machil considered the "safest" and "shortest" infiltration route into India ?

"Of late, militants have been using the forests of Machil to sneak into Kupwara," a senior police officer said.

Nov 23, 2016

11 Pakistanis killed in retaliatory shelling by Indian Army

On Tuesday, the Indian Army vowed "heavy retribution" after one of its soldiers was killed and his body mutilated by terrorists camped in the PoK.