Parents of Captain Anshuman Singh, who died in a fire incident in Siachen in July 2023, have asked the government to consider changes in the Indian Army's ‘next of kin’ (NOK) policy. As per the policy, financial assistance is provided to the family members in case of an Army personnel's death.
Kathua terror attack: Terrorists struck 2 trucks using armour-piercing bullets
Srinagar/IBNS: The terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua on Monday afternoon that killed five soldiers and injured five others was a coordinated strike on two trucks carrying at least 12 troops, media reports said.
Four army personnel killed after terrorists attack military convoy in Kashmir's Kathua
Srinagar/IBNS: Four Army personnel were killed and six received injuries after terrorists attacked a military convoy in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Monday afternoon.
Refuting Rahul Gandhi's claim, Army says Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family received compensation
New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after Rahul Gandhi's claim that Rajnath Singh "lied" to Parliament about compensation of Rs. 1 crore being handed over to Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family, the Indian Army has clarified that the money was indeed paid.
In a first instance, classmates to serve as chiefs of Indian Army and Navy together
New Delhi/IBNS: In the first instance in Indian military history, two classmates, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, and Admiral Dinesh Tripathi will be serving as chiefs of the Indian Army and Navy.
Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Jammu Kashmir amid infiltration bids
Poonch (Jammu Kashmir): Pakistan Rangers began unprovoked firing on Indian posts along the International Border in the Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir on late Friday night, media reported
Five Indian soldiers die during tank exercise close to China border in Leh
At least five Indian soldiers died of drowning after their tank was swept away during a river-crossing exercise in the Leh region close to the China border on Saturday, the country's army confirmed.
Army constructs Bailey Bridge in 72 hours to restore connectivity in Sikkim after landslide
Army engineers constructed a 70-feet Bailey Bridge on the Dikchu-Sanklang road in Sikkim's capital Gangtok within 72 hours to restore connectivity that was lost due to recent floods in the state.
J&K: 3 terrorists shot dead in Doda encounter
Srinagar/IBNS: Three terrorists were killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces in the Gandoh area of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir, media reports said.
Lt General Upendra Dwivedi named new Army chief
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Army is set to get a new chief with the government announcing that Lt General Upendra Dwivedi will take over as the Chief of the Army Staff from General Manoj C Pande on June 30.
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet, on May 26, 2024, approved the extension in service of Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande, a rare move in India.
Indian Army to get first Hermes-900 Starliner drone in June: Reports
New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant boost to its surveillance mechanisms along the Pakistan border, the Indian Army is set to receive the first Hermes-900 Starliner drone on June 18, media reports said.
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has concluded successful developmental trials of its domestically developed Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) system in Rajasthan’s Pokhran.
Operation Meghdoot: Indian Army releases video to mark 40 years of presence in Siachen Glacier
New Delhi: The Indian Army on Saturday commemorated 40 years of its presence on the strategically vital Siachen Glacier, named 'Operation Meghdoot'.
India's Operation Sankalp completes 100 days
Indian Navy has responded to the manifestation of Israel – Hamas conflict in the maritime domain by re-orienting and significantly enhancing the scope of its ongoing maritime security operations since mid-Dec 23.