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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 …
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…
Air Force Chiefs of India, France, fly as part of Ex Garuda VII
Jodhpur: Showcasing close bilateral and defence ties, the Chiefs of the Indian and French Air Forces flew a sortie on Tuesday during the ongoing Ex Garuda VII here.
While the IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari flew a sortie in an IAF…
Army Commanders to brainstorm on future-ready force
New Delhi: The Indian Army will brainstorm on current and emerging security and administrative aspects to chart out the future course of action during the Army Commanders Conference (ACC) from Nov 7 to 11 here.
The ACC is an apex-level…
Def. Minister Rajnath Singh celebrates Shaurya Diwas in Srinagar
Srinagar: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Shaurya Diwas at Old Air Field, Srinagar on Thursday, a defence ministry spokesman said.
The day marked the 75th year of induction of the Indian Army to save the state of Jammu and…
Infantry Day celebrated at Dhruv War Memorial Udhampur by Northern Command
Jammu: The Northern Command on Thursday celebrated the 76th Infantry Day with a traditional wreath laying ceremony at the Dhruva War Memorial in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. A Defence Ministry spokesman said the Infantry Day is…
Modi says Diwali signifies festival of the end of terror
Srinagar: Stressing that India has always viewed war as the last resort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Diwali signifies the festival of the end of terror and that Kargil had made it possible.
Addressing the soldiers in…
