Indian Army: News
17 Sep 2018
CelebrityNoted Malayalam actor Captain Raju passes away at 68
Veteran Malayalam actor Captain Raju passed away in Kochi today morning, film industry sources said. He was 68.
16 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaNo grudge against officers approaching Supreme Court: Defense Minister
Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said she has no "grudge" against a group of Army officers who have approached the Supreme Court to present their views on cases relating to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).
15 Sep 2018
Pakistan NewsWestern Command of Indian Army celebrates its 71st Raising Day
The 71st Raising Day of the Western Command, the frontline operational command of the Indian Army, which played an active role in the wars against Pakistan, was celebrated at its headquarters at Chandimandir in Haryana's Panchkula district on Saturday.
10 Sep 2018
IndiaThe Indian Army is cutting 150,000 jobs: All details here
The Indian Army is all set to cut as many as 150,000 jobs over the next four or five years.
08 Sep 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Army personnel shoots himself with service rifle in Samba
An Army personnel allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle inside a camp in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today.
06 Sep 2018
IndiaIf Pakistan stops terrorism, we'll shake hands: Army Chief Rawat
"If Pakistan stops terrorism, the Army would also be like Neeraj Chopra," Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has said, referring to the Asian Games javelin gold medallist's gesture of reaching out to his Pakistani competitor.
05 Sep 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Woman among 2 arrested for murder of Army jawan
Nearly four months after an Army jawan was killed during a scuffle over a land dispute at a village in J&K's Poonch, police arrested two persons, including a woman, in connection with the case.
04 Sep 2018
JharkhandCRPF jawans light up the lives of Jharkhand villagers, literally!
CRPF jawans have lit up over 50 households in two villages of Jharkhand's Latehar district with LED bulbs.
29 Aug 2018
IndiaBirth anniversary: Unbreakable records of Major Dhyan Chand
India celebrates the National Sports Day on August 29 and this day is dedicated to the late hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
29 Aug 2018
Jet Airways#KeralaFloods: Kochi Airport resumes operations, 15 days after being shut
The Kochi Airport, one of the busiest in the country, will resume operations today at 2 PM, 15 days after it was shut as incessant rains swept Kerala.
29 Aug 2018
IndiaRoyal Enfield Classic 350 Signals Edition launched in India
As an addition to its best-selling Classic 350 line-up of motorcycles, Royal Enfield has launched the Classic Signals Edition in India.
27 Aug 2018
Jammu And KashmirCourt finds Major Gogoi, who met woman in Srinagar-hotel, guilty
The court of inquiry has ordered disciplinary action against Major Leetul Gogoi. He was found guilty for fraternizing with a local woman, despite instructions against it.
26 Aug 2018
OdishaOdisha: BSF recruitment facilitation centers opened in remote, Maoist-hit areas
The Border Security Force has opened at least 18 facilitation centers at several places in Odisha's four Maoist-hit districts for helping locals get recruitment in Central Armed Para-military Forces (CAPF).
25 Aug 2018
IndiaGovt clears procurement of 111 Naval helicopters at Rs. 21,000cr
In a major decision, the Defense Ministry today gave its nod to the acquisition of 111 Utility Helicopters for the Navy at a cost of over Rs. 21,000cr besides approving separate procurement proposals worth nearly Rs. 25,000cr, according to officials.
23 Aug 2018
Asian Games#AsianGames2018: Indian-rower forced to quit journalism, aims to win medal
Heart-wrenching stories often become a part of sporting folklore and Indian Army rower Bhagwan Singh's journey from Moga to Palembang is as fascinating as it could be.
22 Aug 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Army recruitment drive from October 23 to November 3
An Army recruitment drive for the post of soldiers will be conducted in Amravati city in east Maharashtra in October this year.
21 Aug 2018
IndiaChina's Defense Minister arrives in India today for 4-day visit
China has said its relations with India are improving steadily in all areas, including the military sphere, as its Defense Minister Lt Gen Wei Fenghe is set to begin his four-day visit to New Delhi today, the first after the 73-day Doklam standoff last year.
19 Aug 2018
ImphalTwo dogs awarded gallantry honors for detecting bombs, saving lives
A pair of Labradors, Gracy and Danfy, trained to sniff out explosives and landmines, have won the Chief of Army Staff's commendation card this Independence Day for their heroics in combat zones.
18 Aug 2018
PaytmIndia's youngest billionaire slammed for Rs. 10,000 donation for flood-victims
With several avenues now open for providing financial help to flood victims in Kerala, several industrialists, politicians, celebrities, and the like, along with normal citizens, have started contributing.
17 Aug 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Army jawan martyred in encounter with militants in Kupwara
An Army jawan was killed in an encounter with militants in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir today.
15 Aug 2018
VadodaraYou can 'march' with armed forces at Vadodara Airport
A first-of-its-kind art installation called 'Shaurya Sthal' in Vadodara Airport will make it possible for you to 'march' with armed forces.
15 Aug 2018
IndiaYou need to sign a health-waiver before ordering this burger
This burger made by an Australian joint is not for the faint of heart, tongue, or stomach.
12 Aug 2018
IndiaPresident Kovind to watch special-screening of 'The President's Bodyguard' documentary
President Ram Nath Kovind will watch a special screening of National Geographic's "The President's Bodyguard" documentary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.
12 Aug 2018
SiachenIndian soldiers at Siachen to get special indigenous clothing, equipment
The army is manufacturing special clothing and equipment for its forces posted at the Siachen glacier - considered the world's most dangerous battlefield.
05 Aug 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Cattle trader killed, another injured in alleged Army firing
A cattle trader was killed and another injured when Army personnel allegedly opened fire on them in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir today, the police said.
05 Aug 2018
Jammu And Kashmir'Human-shield' army major may face action for relationship with Kashmiri-woman
Major Leetul Gogoi, whose name grabbed headlines during 2017's human shield incident, is expected to be indicted after being found involved with a Kashmiri woman.
04 Aug 2018
India China Border#DefenseDiaries: China building cutting-edge rockets for deployment on Indian border?
According to state media, China is building cutting-edge rockets for artillery that can be used in high altitude locations to destroy enemies from hundreds of kilometres away.
04 Aug 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: 10 injured in clashes between security forces, stone-pelters
At least 10 people were injured today as clashes broke out between security forces and stone-pelters near an encounter site in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district where five militants were killed during an overnight operation.
03 Aug 2018
Himachal PradeshFrom bus-conductor's daughter to criminals' nightmare: An IPS officer's tale
She is the Superintendent of Police in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district whom the local drug-dealers dread.
30 Jul 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC summons CBI chief again over Manipur fake encounters probe
CBI director Alok Kumar Verma, on Monday, was summoned by the Supreme Court to give an explanation for the agency's slow pace of investigation into alleged extra-judicial killings in Manipur by Indian security forces.
27 Jul 2018
KarnatakaIf I were Home-Minister, would've ordered intellectuals' shooting: BJP Minister
Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, a BJP MLA from Karnataka, has sparked a row by saying he would have ordered the shooting of intellectuals, had he been the Home Minister of India.
26 Jul 2018
IndiaKargil Vijay Diwas: The conflict, the victory and the lessons
India's military victory against Pakistan in the Kargil conflict in 1999 is celebrated on July 26.
25 Jul 2018
Lok SabhaSecurity forces have killed over 580 terrorists since 2015: Govt
Security forces have killed 581 terrorists since 2015 while 69 personnel died in ceasefire violations, Minister of State for Defense Subhash Bhamre told the Lok Sabha today.
16 Jul 2018
IndiaNearly 200 soldiers become disabled every year: Top Army doctor
Nearly 200 armed forces personnel become disabled every year, a senior doctor for the forces said, citing road accidents and snow avalanches, especially in hilly-terrains, as the prime reasons.
16 Jul 2018
IndiaSupersonic cruise missile BrahMos successfully test fired from Chandipur ITR
Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was today successfully test fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha.
15 Jul 2018
IndiaAnti-terror ops to be focus of mega military-drill in Russia
Boosting counter-terror cooperation and evolving a common strategy to deal with radicalization will be the focus of a mega military exercise in Russia next month, in which India, Pakistan, and other member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organization will participate.
15 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Army distributes 17,000 solar-lights in un-electrified hamlets in Doda
Army has distributed 17,000 solar lights among the residents of un-electrified and inaccessible hamlets in Doda district of J&K.
15 Jul 2018
ChhattisgarhTwo BSF jawans killed in encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh
Two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans were killed and another injured in a gunbattle with Naxals in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district today, police said.
14 Jul 2018
Jammu And KashmirSoldier injured by Pakistan sniper firing along LoC in J&K
A soldier was injured when he was reportedly shot by a Pakistani sniper from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.
13 Jul 2018
ChennaiIndian Army invites applications for SSC at Rs. 56,100 stipend
The Indian Army has invited applications for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in all arms/services.
