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Indian Soldier: Proud of our Ancient Valour and Value System
On 75th Army Day, our Senior Advisor on Defence, veteran Maj. Gen. CP Singh presents an exclusive insight into Indian Soldiers' patriotism and commitment to defend the Nation; on the call of Duty and Supreme Sacrifice any time !
Situation along the LAC stable but unpredictable
New Delhi: The situation along the northern borders (LAC) is stable but unpredictable, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Thursday adding that there has been an increase in the number of troops by the Chinese across the Eastern border but the Indian…
Rajnath e-inaugurates Maitri Setu in Ramban
Jammu: Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh on Tuesday e-inaugurated newly rebuild 240 feet Bailey Suspension Bridge (BSB), (Maitri Setu) over river Chenab in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, besides other 27 infrastructure projects constructed…
IAF test fires Extended Range Brahmos against ship target
New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday successfully fired the Extended Range Version of Brahmos Air Launched missile against a Ship Target from a Su-30MKI aircraft.
The missile achieved the desired mission objectives in the Bay of Bengal…
Indian Army Outreach Campaign to reach 75 remote villages on Friday
Hyderabad: In its commitment to Nation building, the Indian Army under the aegis of Southern Command has planned a mega outreach campaign to 75 remote villages across Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and…
OROP story: Happy ending to half-decisions and confusions !
New Delhi: The OROP arrears from 1/7/2019 have been happily released by the government. In fairness, the government had never denied this OROP right to the pensioners. There was only one delay, though unfortunately long.
While on pensions/OROP, it…
3 JCOs and 13 soldiers killed in tragic road accident
New Delhi/Sikkim: Sixteen Indian Army personnel lost their lives in a tragic road accident when the truck they were traveling in skidded down a steep slope while negotiating a sharp turn at Zema of North Sikkim on Friday.
The ill-fated vehicle was…
Centre approves OROP revision, over 25 lacs will benefit
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved revision of pension of armed forces pensioners/family pensioners under One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme.
The revised pensions will be retroactively effective…
On Vijay Diwas, Western Army Commander felicitates veer naris, veterans, gallantry awardees
Jammu: Indian Army, Western Command on Friday organized Vijay Diwas celebrations here at Balidan Stambh and a mega Ex-Servicemen Rally at Zorawar stadium, Sunjuwan.
The event commemorates the empathetic victory of the Indian Armed Forces over…
India test fires nuclear capable Agni-5 missile
New Delhi: Amid heightened tension with China at the LAC, India successfully test-fired Agni- 5 intercontinental nuclear capable ballistic missile that has a notified operational range of 5,500 plus kilometers.
The missile was test fired on Thursday…
RS debate: Opposition stages walk out on Tawang
New Delhi: Opposition parties led by Congress staged a walk-out in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday demanding debate on the Chinese aggression in Tawang.
Leader of Opposition and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge raised the matter in the first half…
Defence Dialogue: India France discuss co-production opportunities
New Delhi: India and France on Monday discussed ways to bolster defence industrial cooperation and potential co-production opportunities during the 4th Annual Defence Dialogue between the two countries here.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh co-chaired…
Bilateral exercise ‘Austra Hind’ to start today in Rajasthan
New Delhi, Nov 27 (UNI) An Australian Army contingent comprising soldiers from the 13th Brigade of the 2nd Division has arrived at the location where the bilateral training exercise "Austra Hind 22" will take place from 28 November to 11 December.…
Air Marshal Manavendra Singh visits Air Force Station in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Air Marshal Manavendra Singh, Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, Indian Air Force visited Air Force Station at Begumpet, here on Friday.
He was received by Group Captain Manish Kumar, Station Commander, Air…
82 foreigners among 300 terrorists active in J&K: Lt Gen Dwivedi
Jammu: The Northern Command Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that as many as 300 terrorists including 82 foreigners are active in Jammu and Kashmir.
“The number of terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir is around 300 including…
Army erects habitat for 22,000 troops in Eastern Ladakh
New Delhi: Amid growing tensions with China along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh, Indian Army has launched a massive drive to enhance capabilities and upgrade infrastructure for troops in the area.
In the last two years, habitat and technical storage to…
Army Chief Pande to meet senior French military leaders
Paris: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande will hold discussions with senior military leadership of France to further enhance the existing defence relations between the two countries.
General Manoj Pande has come to France on a four-day visit, from November…
Air Marshal Manavendra Singh visits CAW in Secunderabad
Hyderabad: Air Marshal Manavendra Singh, Air Officer Commanding in Chief, Training Command, Indian Air Force visited the College of Air Warfare (CAW) in Secunderabad on Sunday.
The AOC-in-C was received by Air Vice Marshal Manish Khanna, Commandant…
Indian Defence Industry: on Glorious Growth Path
Jaipur/New Delhi: India has one of the world's largest armed forces with a strength of over 14.4 lakhs active personnel since it has the largest unsettled borders with two nuclear powered neighbors. Also, it has high defense spending for…
Agniveer Rectt.: 203 Jammu youth clear physical, medical test after C-DYTE training
Jammu: As many as 203 youth of border and other blocks trained in 13 Centres for District Youth Training and Empowerment (C-DYTE) being run in Jammu district under the aegis of Mission Youth scheme have cleared the physical and medical phase of…