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A large scale flood relief operation by the Indian Army troops is underway in flood-hit areas of lower Assam since 11 June after the torrential rain hit the region. (Photo: ANI)

Assam floods: Large scale relief operation by Indian Army underway

In spite of incessant heavy rains, rescue columns are operating round the clock in the flood-affected areas.

20 Jul 2019 9:21 AM

'Leaving New Delhi for Drass on a day-long visit to J&K. Shall visit the Kargil War Memorial to pay tributes to the fallen soldiers.' Singh tweeted. (Photo: File)

Rajnath Singh to visit Kargil today on Kargil Vijay Diwas

This year is the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War and the milestone is being celebrated in a grand manner by the Indian Army.

20 Jul 2019 8:55 AM

Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik clarified that no naval ship or establishment had come under attack during the last three years. (Photo: Twitter)

Army faced 131 terror attacks in last 4 years: Govt

In 2018, the number of attacks came to 65 while in the first seven months of this year, 18 attacks have taken place.

17 Jul 2019 7:51 PM

The fitness enthusiasts from all across the nation gathered at the capital with Messe Frankfurt India recently hosting the third edition of Fitness Excellence Awards (FEA) 2019.

Honoured Fittingly

Enthusiasts from all over the country gathered in the capital to celebrate fitness and be rewarded for it.

15 Jul 2019 12:50 AM

Marking the 20th anniversary of Kargil conflict, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat addressed a seminar in Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Future conflicts to be more violent, unpredictable: Army chief Bipin Rawat

Army chief General said there has been no intrusion by the Chinese in Ladakh's Demchok sector.

13 Jul 2019 1:00 PM

KRAS is a 49:51 ratio joint venture between RAFAEL Advanced Systems and Kalyani Strategic Systems (KSSL), with the Indian partner holding 51 per cent. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Bharat Forge JV firm bags order worth USD 100 mn from Israel defence firm

KRAS is expected to ramp up its employee strength to 300 technical experts by 2023.

11 Jul 2019 3:22 PM

Al Qaeda calls for ‘unrelenting blows’ on Indian Army, govt

Zawahari’s video is said to have been posted on the “As-Sahab” channel which is managed by Al Qaeda to spread its propaganda.

11 Jul 2019 6:30 AM

Thomas Joscelyn, in his article for the journal, wrote that Al Qaeda has been grooming an upstart group to wage jihad against the Indian forces in Kashmir. (Photo: AP)

Al-Qaeda chief threatens India over Kashmir, says Pak Army can't be trusted

Zawahiri also told his terrorists not to target 'mosques, markets, and gathering places of Muslims' in Kashmir during his message.

10 Jul 2019 12:59 PM

‘The Kargil War is known for the determination, bravery, courage and daring mettle of the Indian Army troops who took to task the enemy intruders occupying strategic heights in Indian Territory,’ the defence ministry said in a release. (Photo: ANI)

Indian Army in J&K organises commemorative treks to Batra Top and Tiger Hill

It was organised on Sunday by the 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles (JAK RIF) and 18 Grenadiers as part of celebrating 20 years of Kargil Victory.

07 Jul 2019 8:38 PM

The weapons found by the raiding team included an American made M16 assault rifle with 125 rounds, one self-loading rifle with 26 rounds and some AK series assault rifles, apart from other ‘warlike stores’. (Photo: Twitter | @easterncomd)

Army dismantles hidden camp of Manipuri insurgent group NSCN(IM)

In 1997, the NSCN-IM entered into a truce with the Centre for peace and since then has been continuing dialogue with centre's emissaries.

07 Jul 2019 1:46 PM

Police stated that a dispute over the land has been going on for the last four years between Swamy's father and another person Sangareddy. (Photo: Screengrab)

Telangana: Father of army personnel, who posted video on land grabbing, missing

After the video was posted, police conducted an internal inquiry, during which it was revealed that the land didn't belong to him.

05 Jul 2019 11:14 AM

Show sensitivity over disability pension tax: 1971 war hero

Retired Maj. Gen. says soldiers require care and compassion, not disdain.

05 Jul 2019 5:12 AM

The NRC authorities depended solely on documents meant to establish the legacies of individuals, their date or place of births, their voting records, land deeds, academic certificates and lots more.

Assam: The race for a place in citizens’ list

The publication of the draft list that saw the names of over four million applicants missing triggered a whole lot of questions.

05 Jul 2019 12:00 AM

The Modi government has also tied military modernisation to its Make-in-India drive to build a domestic industry which has been slow in taking off. (Photo: PTI)

Modest rise in Indian military spending likely, modernisation on hold

Government allocated 4.31 trillion rupees (USD 62.27 billion) for defence, a 6.6 per cent rise over the previous year.

04 Jul 2019 10:03 AM

Officers who get disability pensions get more money than their counterparts, who retire at the same rank after doing the same amount of service.

More than 2000 army officers took disability pension in last two years

Army said that higher compensation for disability with tax benefit led to rise in personnel seeking disability even for lifestyle diseases.

03 Jul 2019 8:54 PM

It is observed in the remembrance of recapturing the towering hills in Kargil district in Ladakh division subsequent the occupancy of Pakistani troops. (Photo: File)

20 years of Kargil War: Facts about the 1999 India-Pakistan conflict

The Indian Army named the mission ‘Operation Vijay’ while the Air Force called it ‘Operation Safed Sagar’.

24 Jun 2019 1:28 PM

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday morning, police said. (Photo: Representational Image/ File)

4 terrorists killed in J&K’s Shopian encounter

The officials said, 'security forces retaliated firing, triggering off a gunbattle. However, no casualties reported so far.'

23 Jun 2019 9:47 AM

The Army chief was also briefed on the infusion of technology with operational techniques and integration of force multipliers, which has increased capabilities manifold. (Photo: ANI)

Army prepared for emerging security challenges: General Rawat

He reviewed the security situation and exhorted all ranks to remain vigilant.

22 Jun 2019 8:27 PM

Defence Mnister Rajnath Singh with the senior offcials of Indian Army (Photo: ANI)

Commanding officers whose bases were attacked may be asked to quit

The government has communicated its recommendation to the Indian Army but officers will be entitled to all the benefits.

21 Jun 2019 7:57 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has also promised full support to the Army chief in modernising the Army and push all of its stuck modernisation projects. (Photo: ANI)

Along Pakistan border, Army to raise new battle formations

Indian Army is going to raise the first few Integrated Battle Groups (IBG) along the Pakistan border.

19 Jun 2019 2:11 PM

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