In the latest swipe at Islamabad, India has blocked access to Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s X (formerly Twitter) account within the country.If someone in India tries to access his acco…
The central government has initiated several welfare schemes for soldiers martyred or disabled during active combat operations. In 2020, the government instituted AFBCWF, which is utilised for the …
The Indian Navy on Sunday (April 27) shared several visuals on social media showing Indian warships firing BrahMos anti-ship and anti-surface cruise missilesread moreAmid increased tensions with ar…
Indian Army opens fire at suspected movement along Line of Control in Poonch. The incident came at a time when security had been tightened following the Pahalgam terror attackread moreIndian Army t…
Subedar Kuldeep Chand of the Indian Army’s 9 Punjab regiment was killed while leading a counter-infiltration operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu’s Sunderbani sector on Friday nig…
The approval of the 156 Prachand helicopters is a significant step in this direction, ensuring that the Indian Army and Air Force remain well-equipped for future challenges.Find your daily dose of …
Last week, India cancelled contracts for 400 logistics drones worth over Rs 230 crore, citing security concerns related to Chinese components in the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The decision…
The Indian government has scrapped three contracts for the procurement of 400 logistics drones for the army, The Times of India reported. The development came after reported incidents of hacking of…
The Indian Army Aviation Corps (AAC), though one of the youngest branches of the Army, plays an indispensable role in modern military operations.
Tasked with providing crucial aerial support in…
Over the past year, Indian Army’s drones procured under the ‘Make in India’ initiative have been hacked in border areas, according to a report.
The news comes at a times when militaries across the…
Three more bodies were found on Saturday (January 11) in the flooded rat-hole mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district. These bodies were recovered five days after the accident.
The death toll now stands…
As the Indian Army continues its transition toward inclusivity, the role of women officers has gained increasing prominence. From commanding key units to participating in strategic decision-making,…
In 2020, the Supreme Court paved the way for women to take up command roles in the Indian Army when it gave a nod to permanent commission for women. Now, four years later, a top Army official has…
The Indian Navy on Wednesday launched the first phase of the fourth edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise “Sea Vigil-24”. The two-day exercise will conclude on Thursday. The exercise is…
A day after an attack on Indian Army vehicle, three terrorists have been killed in Akhnoor in Jammu & Kashmir, said officials.
Terrorists had fired on an ambulance of the Indian Army on Monday morning…
Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the shell company created in Hungary to supply the pagers that exploded in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah operatives two ago, was “a masterstroke by…
In an exclusive interview with Firstpost Managing Editor Palki Sharma at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi addressed a range of pressing topics…
Two Indian Army officers, in their early 20s, were beaten and one of their women friends was allegedly gang-raped at gunpoint in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore on Wednesday.
The two Indian Army officers,…
Days before the first round of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army on Wednesday said it killed two terrorists.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the 9 Corps of Army said two…
The higher and technical educational department of Manipur has announced that all the government colleges, aided colleges, and private colleges will remain closed till September 12.
The decision was…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark on a four-day visit to the United States beginning Friday, with the aim of strengthening the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the two…
An Army personnel was killed and four others, including a captain, were injured as the Indian Army on Saturday foiled an attack by Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) in Kamakari sector of Jammu and…
The Kargil War, fought between India and Pakistan from May to July 1999, was a conflict that tested India’s military capabilities in high-altitude warfare. The Indian Army detected the intrusions…
July 26 is celebrated every year as the Kargil Diwas, marking India’s victorious closure to the war that Pakistan foisted on Indian armed forces 25 years ago. The Kargil war of 1999 remains etched in…
One soldier, who sustained injuries in a gunfight with terrorists in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, succumbed on Wednesday. Meanwhile, one terrorist has been eliminated by security forces…
An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kashmir’s Kupwara region on Tuesday. The security forces were able to establish contact with the infiltrators while the operation was…
The Agnipath scheme, designed to reform India’s military recruitment by hiring young soldiers on short-term contracts, has seen substantial changes in its budget allocations over recent years.
Budget…
In view of the infiltration of highly trained Pakistani terrorists in the Jammu region, the Indian Army is readjusting its deployments in the area as per intelligence inputs and security…
The entire family of Captain Anshuman Singh, who was martyred in July last year, is currently in the news. His wife Smriti Singh received the Kirti Chakra that was awarded to her husband posthumously…
New Delhi: Taken by surprise when heavily armed men ambushed their convoy but quickly gathering themselves, soldiers of the 22 Garhwal regiment fired more than 5,100 rounds to protect their injured…
Four Indian Army soldiers have been killed in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua, according to defence officials.
In addition to the four personnel who have been killed, four more…
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Monday after terrorists opened fire on an Indian Army vehicle.
Defence…
Five Indian Army soldiers including one Junior Commissioned Officer and four jawans lost their lives when an Army Tank met with an accident in the Daulat Beg Oldie area in Ladakh on Friday…
To illustrate Kashmir’s historical & cultural heritage along with the military valour that has ensured that J&K always remains the pride of India, a mesmerising Laser, Light and Sound Show has been…
Indian Army has inducted indigenous Loiter Munition, Nagastra-1, developed by Nagpur-baser Solar Industries. The Indian Army has placed an order with Economics Explosives Ltd (EEL), a subsidiary of…
Terrorists fired upon a temporary operating base (TOB) of the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda in the late hours of Tuesday (June 11).
Multiple rounds were fired at the TOB in the remote area…
Three Lieutenant Colonels were among 16 Indian Army personnel charged with attempted murder and dacoity by the Jammu and Kashmir Police for their alleged involvement in an attack on a police station…
Pune: “The Constitution of India has endowed us with Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties. To propel India towards development by 2047, it is imperative for every citizen to uphold the duties…
The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel reached Egypt to take part in the 2nd edition of a joint exercise called ‘Cyclone’ between special forces of India and Egypt. The exercise will be…
In yet another incident, terrorists attacked Indian Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch Friday evening. The soldiers promptly struck back and launched a search operation, officials said. There…