Indian Army: News
J&K: Ceasefire violation death toll climbs to 11 since Thursday
An Army jawan injured in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan on Saturday succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll in border firing incidents in Jammu & Kashmir to 11 since Thursday.
Bengaluru lake fire doused by Army after seven hours
After the civic administration of Bengaluru failed to douse the fire at Bellandur lake on Friday, Army had to be called in to take control of the situation.
Villagers protest against building Army camp in Anantnag
Several villagers gathered to protest near the deputy commissioner's office in Kulgam police station against the establishment of an army camp in Shamsipora Village in Anantnag, Kashmir.
Two civilians killed, 11 injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire
Two civilians were killed and 11 injured, one of them critically, as Pakistani forces continued shelling along the border in Jammu and Samba districts.
363 terrorists, 71 civilians killed in J&K in 2016-17
As many as 363 terrorists and 71 civilians were gunned down in the last two years in Jammu and Kashmir.
#DefenseDiaries: India test-fires nuclear-capable missile Agni-V in final configuration
India tested the nuclear-capable Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) today in its final configuration from the Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
China occupies North Doklam: Should India be worried?
It seems last year's 73-day Doklam standoff hasn't affected Chinese resolve. Reportedly, China has increased its troop presence and construction activity in North Doklam near the Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet tri-junction.
BSF soldier killed in ceasefire violation in RS Pura
A BSF soldier was killed when Pakistan fired along the IB in RS Pura sector of Jammu.
DDA offers 6,000 'twice rejected' flats to paramilitary forces
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has offered 6,000 flats to paramilitary forces for their staff.
Indian Army lost one soldier every three days since 2005
Data from the Indian Army has revealed disturbing facts. For one, the 1.1mn-strong force has been losing a soldier every third day for the last 13 years.
SC officials get washing allowance up to Rs. 21,000 annually
After tedious bargaining, the Finance Ministry has allowed a dress and washing allowance of up to Rs. 21,000 per annum for the officers in the apex court, effective from December 14, 2017.
Farooq Abdullah: Enemy not across the border but amongst us
National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah observed that the nation's enemy wasn't across the border. Instead, he claimed that they were amongst us, causing divisions.
Indian Army kills 7 Pakistani soldiers in 'retaliatory firing'
On Indian Army Day, forces killed seven Pakistani soldiers in "retaliatory action" along the LoC in Jammu's Poonch.
#DefenseDiaries: PM Modi hails troops on 70th Army Day
Indian Army stands for various things: the top-most being their professionalism, bravery and selfless service. They protect our restive borders, safeguard internal law-and-order and save lives during natural calamities/disasters. Their training and discipline are obviously legendary.
Army Chief: Ramping-up heat on Pakistan might end cross-border terrorism
Indian Army chief General, Bipin Rawat said that there was scope to ramp up military offensive in Jammu & Kashmir to pile heat on Pakistan and stop cross-border terrorism.
Army Chief should 'concentrate on his job' says J&K minister
Responding to Army Chief Bipin Rawat's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir's education system, the state Minister Altaf Bukhari said that the "well-decorated officer" should concentrate on his job and not give sermons on education which is not his domain.
China is exerting pressure, but India isn't weak: Army chief
Acknowledging that China is upping pressure on the Indian border, Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat said troops are prepared to tackle any aggressive movement.
Rope snaps armymen slither down Dhruv chopper, three injured
Three army soldiers were injured when they were slithering down a rope from a chopper and the rope snapped.
In 2017, China transgressed into India's LAC 415 times
Chinese transgressions into the Indian side of about 4,000km Line of Actual Control (LAC) have surged since 2016. Reportedly, Chinese soldiers unlawfully breached India's sovereignty 415 times; this number was 271 in 2016.
Kapil Mohan, creator of India's iconic Old Monk rum, dead
Kapil Mohan, the creator of India's iconic Old Monk rum and former chairman of Mohan Meakin Ltd, passed away on January 6 at his Ghaziabad residence, reportedly after a cardiac arrest.
BSF kills intruder, destroys Pakistani mortar positions
A day after a BSF jawan was killed in Pakistani firing in J&K's Samba, Indian forces destroyed two mortar positions across the border and killed an intruder in RS Pura area.
'No country where jawans don't die': BJP leader triggers controversy
BJP MP Nepal Singh got his foot in the mouth when talking about the recent attack on a CRPF camp in J&K's Pulwama. Five jawans died.
Now, China's PLA accuses Indian troops of being aggressive
India and China ended 2017 on a positive note by declaring truce along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after the special representative (SR) dialogue.
Pakistan rejects India's claims of cross-border raid killing 3 troops
The Pakistan Army has rejected claims that Indian forces crossed the Line of Control and killed three Pakistani troops in a revenge operation.
Heightened India-Pakistan tension over Jadhav, soldiers' killing
Last year, India-Pakistan relations were tense. Friction had risen after the January'16 Pathankot attack, which was followed by the Burhan Wani fallout, Uri attack, "surgical strikes", increased ceasefire violations and terror activities.
In cross-LoC raids, Indian Army kills three Pakistani soldiers
The Indian Army last night carried out raids across the LoC in Pooch of J&K, killing at least three Pakistani soldiers.
J&K: Border areas tense as Pakistan continues firing along LoC
Even as Rajouri remained tense a day after ceasefire violation by Pakistan, its army resorted to unprovoked firing yet again yesterday along the LoC in Poonch district of J&K.
Pak opens fire along LoC; 4 Indian Army soldiers killed
One Major and three soldiers of the Indian Army were killed as the Pakistani Army, in yet another ceasefire violation, opened fire on the Line of Control in Keri sector of Jammu & Kashmir's Rajouri district.
Prominent Maldives newspaper under fire after anti-India editorial
A newspaper in Maldives has raked up a political storm after publishing an anti-India editorial.
#DefenseDiaries: Parliamentary panel slams govt. over slow military modernization
The parliamentary standing committee on defense has slammed the Modi government for not doing enough to modernize the military.
Two more women inducted as fighter pilots in Air Force
Two more women have been inducted into the Indian Air Force as fighter pilots, taking their total number to five.
#DefenseDiaries: On this day, India won its greatest military victory
Every year, India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate nation's greatest military victory.
Legendary boxer, Kaur Singh struggles to pay for medical treatment
69-year-old Indian boxing icon, Kaur Singh is the latest victim of apathy against sports persons in the country.
Chhattisgarh: CRPF man opens fire on colleagues, four killed
Four CRPF men were killed at Chhattisgarh's Basaguda camp when their colleague allegedly opened fire after a scuffle yesterday evening.
#DefenseDiaries: Heron drone crashes in China, should India worry?
An Israeli-made IAI Heron drone operated by the Indian Army recently crashed into Chinese territory in the Sikkim sector due to a "technical problem."
#DefenseDiairies: The lifeline of Siachen troops, Cheetah helicopter
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) Cheetah is a light single-engine helicopter serving the Indian armed forces for over four decades.
Musharraf open to political alliance with Hafiz Saeed, JuD
Pakistan's former President Pervez Musharraf said he's open to forging a political alliance with 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD).
In major win, forces wipe out group behind Amarnath attack
In a major win for security forces, three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists involved in the Amarnath attack of July were killed in an encounter in South Kashmir.
If not wars, then what's killing Indian soldiers?
India hasn't fought any major wars since the 1999 Kargil war with Pakistan.
#DefenseDiaries: Jawans do their bit, now it's time to reciprocate
On December 7 every year, India pays homage to its valiant soldiers and martyrs by celebrating Armed Forces Flag Day.