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Large quantities of ammunition present a problem of storage. Considering the threats to India, modernisation of its three defence services, dependency of central armed police and paramilitary forces, etc, for ammunition also from the ordnance factories, future requirements of ammunition can only be expected to increase.

Hopes rise again for new assault rifles, sufficient ammunition for...

Large stocks of ammunition have been found degraded and created problems when used.

31 Jan 2018 1:13 AM IST

Pakistani troops on Tuesday opened fire and lobbed mortars on forward and civilian areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district. (photo: PTI)

J&K: Pakistani troops shell border areas in Rajouri district

The firing and shelling along the LoC in Noushera sector of Rajouri district started at 7 am.

30 Jan 2018 12:12 PM IST

Army soldiers in action during an encounter outside a house where militants were hiding in Shopian district of south Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Army's version of Shopian incident would be taken into account: J&K...

On Sunday, the police registered an FIR under sections 302 (murder) and 307 of RPC against the personnel of 10, Garhwal...

30 Jan 2018 8:11 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said the condition was tensed last year in the valley and now the situation is slowly normalising. The people of the state think that their identity can be in danger. (Photo: PTI)

PDP, BJP spar over murder charge against Army Major

The incident evoked anger throughout the Valley where a shutdown was observed on Sunday to mourn and protest the...

30 Jan 2018 4:33 AM IST

On Tuesday, an Army jawan was killed in what the officials had said was unprovoked small arms firing and mortar shelling by the Pakistani troops in Poonchs Krishna Ghati sector. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

J&K civilian deaths: Army major, associates booked on murder charges

2 youth were killed and 9 other civilians injured in the Army firing on a stone-pelting mob in J&K's Shopian.

28 Jan 2018 8:02 PM IST

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat (Photo: PTI)

Time has not come for any rethink on AFSPA, says Army chief

Rawat said Army is concerned about collateral damages and ensuring that its operations under the law do not...

28 Jan 2018 7:51 PM IST

The Army has also finalised the specifications for a new 7.62 mm assault rifle and the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the defence ministrys highest decision making body on procurement, is expected to give the go-ahead for the much- needed procurement soon.

J&K: 2 killed, 9 injured after Army opens fire at violent crowd in...

The Jammu and Kashmir police has registered a case against the Army and taken up investigations.

27 Jan 2018 6:59 PM IST

According to sources, China has been gradually increasing its troops in the Doklam Plateau which could further escalate the current situation as India has reasons to be concerned about it. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Doklam is part of China, learn lessons from standoff: Chinese army to...

Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day-long standoff in Doklam since June 16 which ended on Aug 28, 2017.

25 Jan 2018 6:13 PM IST

The construction work for the foot-over-bridge at Currey Road in Parel is currently underway.

Mega block on Central Railway line for Parel FOB on February 4

The CR has planned the block on Sunday to minimise the inconvenience caused to commuters.

25 Jan 2018 6:07 AM IST

Union home minister Rajnath Singh meets ITBP personnel on the occasion of the New Year celebrations in Uttarkashi on Sunday. Director general of ITBP R.K. Pachnanda is also seen. (Photo: PTI)

Ready to cross the border: Rajnath Singh

The home minister said while India wanted to keep friendly relations with all its neighbours, Pakistan was not mending...

22 Jan 2018 12:56 AM IST

Mumbai runs, with all its heart

Mumbai runs, with all its heart

The 15th edition of the TATA Mumbai marathon saw a mix of causes, fancy dresses and warm smiles.

22 Jan 2018 12:11 AM IST

Villager shows a damaged section of his house after shelling from the Pakistani side on the India-Pakistan international border at Arnia Sector about 45km from Jammu on Saturday. (PTI Photo)

J&K: Death toll rises to 11 in 4 days of ceasefire violation by Pak

Sepoy C K Roy, was injured in Pakistani firing on Saturday and succumbed to injuries at the military hospital on...

21 Jan 2018 1:09 PM IST