Indian Army: News
26 Jul 2024
Kargil WarExplained: How India conquered Kargil's harsh conditions in 1999
On July 26, 1999, India celebrated victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War.
22 Jul 2024
JammuTerrorists attack security post in J&K's Rajouri; soldier injured
The Indian Army thwarted a significant attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district this morning.
20 Jul 2024
Intelligence Bureau500 Para commandos deployed in Jammu to hunt down terrorists
The Indian Army has deployed approximately 500 Para Special Forces commandos in the Jammu region to combat the infiltration of highly trained Pakistani terrorists.
16 Jul 2024
Jaish-e-MohammedWho are Kashmir Tigers, group behind spate of terror attacks
The Kashmir Tigers—a shadow group of the Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad—has claimed responsibility for the Doda encounter in Jammu and Kashmir, in which four Army personnel were killed.
16 Jul 2024
Jammu And KashmirDoda encounter: Terror outfit claims responsibility, Rajnath calls Army chief
The Kashmir Tigers—a shadow group of the Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad—has claimed responsibility for the Doda encounter in Jammu and Kashmir, in which four Army personnel were killed.
16 Jul 2024
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Army officer among 4 soldiers killed in Doda encounter
Four army personnel—including an officer—critically injured in a gunfight with heavily armed terrorists, succumbed to their injuries in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir early Tuesday, reports said.
15 Jul 2024
National Stock ExchangeApollo Micro Systems hits upper circuit after bagging army contract
Apollo Micro Systems, a leading defense and aerospace company, has secured a significant contract from the Indian Army.
12 Jul 2024
Kirti ChakraCaptain Singh's parents want 'NOK' rules' modification: What are they
A few days after their son, Captain Anshuman Singh, posthumously received India's Kirti Chakra—the second-highest peacetime gallantry award—his parents advocated for reforms in the Indian Army's "next of kin" (NOK) policy.
12 Jul 2024
Delhi PoliceAfter funeral, daughter-in-law took everything, left: Captain Anshuman Singh's parents
The parents of the late Captain Anshuman Singh have alleged that their daughter-in-law, Smriti Singh, took their son's posthumously awarded Kirti Chakra and all his belongings and left, a day after his funeral.
09 Jul 2024
Hizbul MujahideenHow the Kathua attack on army convoy unfolded
Five Indian Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were killed and five others injured in a terrorist attack on their convoy in Jammu's Kathua district on Monday afternoon.
09 Jul 2024
Jammu And Kashmir'Won't go unavenged...': India's message after Kathua terrorist ambush
The killing of five soldiers in a terror attack in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, will not go unavenged, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said on Tuesday while extending condolences to their families.
07 Jul 2024
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: 5 terrorists, 2 soldiers killed in Kulgam district
Five terrorists were neutralized, and two Indian Army soldiers lost their lives in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, defense officials said on Sunday.
India's indigenous light tank 'Zorawar' completes initial trials
The indigenous light tank 'Zorawar,' has completed its initial internal trials.
04 Jul 2024
Agnipath SchemeAgniveer Kumar's family seeks scheme's reevaluation; 'hero' status for son
The family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, who lost his life in the line of duty, has demanded that he be accorded "hero" status by the Indian Army, NDTV reported.
04 Jul 2024
Arunachal PradeshAssam, Manipur floods: 48 killed, thousands evacuated amid heavy rains
As heavy rains persist in the northeastern states, the flood situation in Manipur and Assam remains critical.
30 Jun 2024
Atmanirbhar BharatGeneral Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as 30th Indian Army Chief
General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the new Chief of the Indian Army on Sunday. He succeeded General Manoj Pande, who took charge in May 2022.
29 Jun 2024
LadakhLadakh: 5 soldiers inside tank killed in flash flood
Five Indian Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), died after the tank they were traveling in was swept away due to flash floods early Saturday.
24 Jun 2024
JP DuttaJP Dutta promises 'Border 2' will have 'chest-thumping patriotism'
Earlier this month, Sunny Deol sent his fans into a frenzy by confirming his participation in the sequel to the iconic war film, Border.
21 Jun 2024
Farhan AkhtarOn 'Lakshya's 20th anniversary, Farhan Akhtar announces new Army film
Celebrated filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has announced that his company Excel Entertainment is currently working on a new film centered on the Indian Army.
19 Jun 2024
West BengalSikkim landslides: Hundreds of stranded tourists to be evacuated today
The Sikkim administration on Tuesday evacuated 1,225 tourists from Lachung and surrounding areas in Mangan district, which were hit by landslides and rain last week, killing at least six people.
17 Jun 2024
Agnipath SchemePIB debunks false WhatsApp message on Agnipath scheme
A false WhatsApp message claiming the Agnipath Scheme has been reintroduced as the "Sainik Saman Scheme' with modifications has prompted the Press Information Bureau to issue a clarification.
08 Jun 2024
Amazon Prime VideoNetflix India to develop series on historic IAF military operation
Netflix India is set to develop a series based on "Operation Safed Sagar," a significant mission executed by the Indian Air Force during the 1999 Kargil War.
18 May 2024
Delhi PoliceCongress candidate Kanhaiya Kumar attacked during campaign, thrown ink
The Congress's Lok Sabha candidate from North East Delhi, Kanhaiya Kumar, was assaulted and had ink thrown at him while campaigning in the New Usmanpur area of East Delhi on Friday.
17 May 2024
Kabir KhanKartik Aaryan unveils 'Chandu Champion' poster, teases war sequence
Actor Kartik Aaryan shared a new poster for his forthcoming film Chandu Champion on social media on Friday.
04 May 2024
Indian Air Force5 IAF personnel injured in militant attack in J&K's Poonch
Five soldiers of the Indian Air Force (AIF) were injured after militants opened fire on an IAF vehicle convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch area on Saturday evening.
01 May 2024
ManipurManipur: Meitei women group frees 11 men detained by Army
A women-led group known as "Meira Paibis" confronted the Indian Army and forced the release of 11 miscreants who had been detained with arms and ammunition in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Tuesday.
24 Apr 2024
BandiporaJ&K: Army personnel injured in clash with terrorists in Bandipora
Two Indian Army personnel were wounded during a clash with terrorists in Bandipora, a district in Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday.
19 Apr 2024
Indian Air ForceAll-women Indian military crew completes sailing expedition
A team of twelve women officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force has completed a 27-day sailing expedition in the Arabian Sea.
04 Apr 2024
Indian Air ForceIAF Apache chopper damaged during emergency landing in Ladakh
An Apache helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) sustained damage during an unplanned landing in Ladakh on Wednesday, ANI reported.
19 Mar 2024
Atmanirbhar BharatExplained: Army's STEAG unit to pioneer AI, 6G technologies
The Indian Army has set up an advanced unit, known as the Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG).
12 Mar 2024
MaldivesIndian troops begin withdrawing from Maldives after Muizzu's order
India has begun pulling out military personnel from the Maldives, following orders from the island nation's new president, Mohamed Muizzu.
08 Mar 2024
ManipurArmy officer kidnapped in Manipur, fourth incident since clashes began
An army officer was abducted on Friday from his home in Manipur, marking the fourth such incident since ethnic violence erupted in the northeastern state in May last year.
01 Mar 2024
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28 Feb 2024
ManipurManipur commandos stage 'arms down' protest after abduction of officer
Imphal West Police Commando personnel staged a "guns down" protest on Wednesday after armed miscreants allegedly abducted an additional superintendent of police from his home in Imphal East District, Manipur.
28 Feb 2024
ManipurManipur Police officer abducted by 200 gunmen, rescued
Amid the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, a senior police official was abducted by a group affiliated with the Meitei tribe in Imphal East district on Tuesday.
04 Feb 2024
Anti-Terrorism SquadIndian Embassy employee in Russia arrested for spying for Pakistan
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has reportedly arrested an Indian Embassy employee in Russia's Moscow on charges of spying for Pakistan's intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
02 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiUS approves sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India
The United States (US) has approved the sale of MQ-9B drones to India in a deal worth nearly $4 billion (approximately Rs. 3,314 crore).
29 Jan 2024
Narendra Modi31 all-Indian tunes to reverberate at Beating Retreat ceremony today
Republic Day celebrations will culminate on Monday evening with the Beating Retreat ceremony at Raisina Hills, New Delhi, featuring 31 captivating Indian tunes played by military and paramilitary bands.
15 Jan 2024
Uttar PradeshArmy Day 2024: How is this year's parade different
The capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, is abuzz with excitement as it is set to host a grand parade to celebrate the 76th Army Day of the Indian Army on Monday.
13 Jan 2024
Jammu And KashmirArmy convoy attacked in J&K's Poonch, search operation underway
Massive search operations have been launched in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after terrorists attacked Indian Army vehicles in the area on Friday evening.
31 Dec 2023
Defence MinistryIndian Navy enhances maritime security amid attacks on vessels
The Indian Navy said that it has enhanced maritime surveillance efforts in the central and north Arabian Sea and augmented force levels after the recent attacks on merchant vessels operating in the region.
31 Dec 2023
United Arab EmiratesIndia, UAE announce joint military exercise 'Desert Cyclone 2024'
The first edition of the joint military exercise "Desert Cyclone 2024" will kick off on Tuesday (January 2), marking a significant milestone in the strategic collaboration between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India.
27 Dec 2023
Rajnath SinghRajnath Singh addresses Army amid J&K civilian death row
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
25 Dec 2023
Jammu And KashmirKashmir: Army chief stresses 'professionalism' amid alleged civilian deaths
Chief of the Army Staff Chief General Manoj Pande visited the Rajouri-Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, wherein he instructed commanders to conduct operations in the "most professional manner."
24 Dec 2023
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Retired senior cop shot dead inside mosque by terrorists
A retired senior police officer was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Sunday morning, the police said.
23 Dec 2023
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Army foils infiltration bid in Akhnoor, 1 terrorist killed
The Indian Army on Saturday revealed it foiled a major infiltration attempt by four heavily armed terrorists near the International Border (IB) in Khour of Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor district.
22 Dec 2023
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)J&K: CRPF issues advisory for troops after Poonch ambush
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has reportedly issued a high alert a day after the death of several Indian Army personnel in a terrorist ambush in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
21 Dec 2023
Jammu And KashmirArmy truck ambushed in J&K's Poonch district; 3 personnel killed
Terrorists opened fire on an Indian Army truck transporting jawans in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch area on Thursday. Three Army personnel were killed while three others were injured.
19 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu rains: 3 dead, high alert in 4 districts
At least three people were reportedly killed and three more are feared dead in Tamil Nadu after heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in the southern districts of the state.
15 Dec 2023
Defence MinistryBEL jumps 3% on securing Rs. 5,300cr defence contract
The Defence Ministry on December 15 inked a significant contract worth over Rs. 5,300 crore with state-owned Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) for the acquisition of electronic fuzes for the Indian Army.
13 Dec 2023
RajasthanDiya Kumari: The rise of Rajasthan princess in politics
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday named Bhajanlal Sharma, a first-time MLA, as the chief minister of Rajasthan. It also chose Diya Kumari and Premchand Bairwa as the deputy chief ministers.
30 Nov 2023
Indian Air ForceDefense Ministry approves acquisition of 97 Tejas, 156 Prachand helicopters
In a major boost for India's military and defense production, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has reportedly cleared the acquisition of 156 Prachand Light Combat Helicopters and 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighters.
28 Nov 2023
Agnipath SchemeMumbai: Agniveer trainee found dead in Indian Navy hostel
A 20-year-old woman undergoing Agniveer training reportedly died by suicide at an Indian Navy hostel in Mumbai's Malwani, the police said on Tuesday.
28 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi tunnel rescue: All 41 trapped workers successfully pulled out
After 17 days of excruciating rescue operations, all 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi were finally pulled out to safety.
28 Nov 2023
Bollywood'The Bull': Salman Khan-Karan Johar's next starts filming in 2024
Get ready for a thrilling reunion, as Salman Khan and Karan Johar will team up after 25 years for an action-packed film titled The Bull.
27 Nov 2023
UttarakhandLet's not lay timelines for Uttarkashi rescue: NDMA official Hasnain
As the tunnel rescue operation in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi entered the 16th day, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) member Lieutenant General (retired) Syed Ata Hasnain said the collapsed tunnel's geology was unpredictable.
26 Nov 2023
UttarakhandUttarkashi tunnel collapse: Indian Army to undertake manual drilling task
The rescue work to save 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi suffered another setback after the auger machine got stuck while drilling on Saturday.
24 Nov 2023
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Why Rajouri, Poonch are becoming hotspots for terrorists
The border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) have turned into hotspots for Pakistan-backed terrorism over the past two years (since October 2021).
23 Nov 2023
Jammu And KashmirRajouri encounter: 2 terrorists killed in J&K
Security forces killed two Pakistani terrorists, including a highly ranked Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist, during an encounter in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Thursday, according to the Public Relations Office (PRO) Defence.
