Indian Army

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.

Nov 23, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 Indian soldiers killed in Machhal encounter

The Indian Army said the body of one soldier was mutilated by the terrorists as heavy firing is still going on along the LoC.

Nov 22, 2016

Nuclear-capable Agni-I test-fired from Odisha coast

Agni-I will fill the gap between 250km range of Prithvi-II and 2,500km range of Agni-II.

Nov 22, 2016

J&K: BSF jawan killed, 4 others injured in Rajouri cross-border firing

Schools in several areas that have been victim to heavy mortar shelling and cross-border firing have been shut.

Nov 21, 2016

Evening wrap: Assam attack kills jawans, nearby super-Earth found, Bigg Boss 10 spoilers and more

Read about raids on Zakir Naik's establishments as NIA file FIR against him, and the highlights of India vs England 2nd Test, Day 3.

Nov 19, 2016

J&K: Pakistan continues ceasefire violations along the border

While no casualties have been reported on the Indian side in the recent violations, Pakistan claims that 40 people have died.

Nov 19, 2016

Indian Army denies Pakistan's claim of killing 11 Indian soldiers along LoC

Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif says that Indian Army must "show some courage and accept their losses."

Nov 17, 2016

J&K: Around 99 percent students appear for class 10 exams; Javadekar calls it 'powerful surgical strike'

However, stone-pelting was reported in some areas, while students complained of lack of transport and heating arrangement in exam halls.

Nov 15, 2016

Pune: India, China to conduct joint training exercise to boost military relations

The sixth military training exercise between India and China, called Hand in Hand 2016, begins in Pune on November 15.

Nov 15, 2016

Evening wrap: Army foils infiltration bid, strong aftershocks to NZ quake, Supermoon details and more

Read about online exams being introduced for Army recruitment, and details of gangster's son demands huge sums from makers of SRK-starrer Raees.

Nov 14, 2016

Plans afoot to introduce online tests as part of Indian Army's recruitment process overhaul

Online tests will be introduced as a pilot project in three of the 12 zones -- Chennai, Jaipur and Ambala.

Nov 14, 2016

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India looks to expedite ammunition purchases and fill up wartime reserves

The border tensions with Pakistan have forced India to stock up ammunition and fast-track necessary purchases.

Nov 11, 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh meets Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in Srinagar on Aug. 25, 2016.

J&K CM wants bunkers built for civilian population in border areas

Pakistan has committed nearly 16 ceasefire violations since November 3.

Nov 10, 2016

Corporation Bank signs deal with Indian Army

Under the pact, the bank would provide free or concessional services to army personnel.

Nov 9, 2016

Combined Defence Services Examination 2016 results declared; where and how to check

The 126 candidates have been cleared for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy.

Nov 8, 2016

Watch: As Pak ceasefire violations in J&K kills 1 jawan, Akshay Kumar pays tribute to martyrs

The actor said on the occasion: "I have always said I am a reel hero, while you are the real heroes."