Army

Centre pulls plug on $500 million Israeli missile deal, asks DRDO for home-grown weapons

Centre's effort to boost development of indigenous weapon system for the Army took an interesting turn after the Defence ministry canceled a $500 million Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) missile deal with Israel.

Nov 20, 2017, 10:34 AM IST

Are you Mujahideen or Pakistan's proxy: Army, J&K cops hit out at 'local terrorists'

Army addresses conference on Bandipora encounter in which six terrorists were killed. 

Nov 19, 2017, 14:12 PM IST

Mehbooba Mufti asks Sitharaman to get lands not needed by army vacated

Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday requested Defence Minister to get state lands, which are no longer required by the Army, vacated.

Nov 13, 2017, 00:46 AM IST

Jammu & Kashimir: Infiltration bid foiled in Uri, two terrorists killed

The Security forces on Sunday foiled an infiltration bid and gunned down two terrorists in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Nov 05, 2017, 10:24 AM IST

Major infiltration bid foiled in J&K's Uri, two terrorists killed; search operation underway

Two terrorists were gunned down by the security personnel during an infiltration bid in the north Kashmir today.

Nov 05, 2017, 09:44 AM IST

Indian Army warns officers against 'deliberate misinformation campaign of neighbours'

In a Twitter post, the Indian Amy warned that material printed on the letterheads of the ministry of defence or branches of Army headquarters were being circulated on social media and some of these were false.

Nov 01, 2017, 23:32 PM IST

Indian Army sends strong message after record ceasefire violations by Pakistan

Indian DGMO made it clear to his Pakistani counterpart that the Indian Army always maintains impeccable standards of professionalism and does not target civilians.

Oct 30, 2017, 15:42 PM IST

Man with fake IAF, RAW IDs held in MP, probe on

The Madhya Pradesh Police on Saturday arrested a man and recovered several fake IDs from him.

Oct 14, 2017, 13:48 PM IST

Indian soldiers kill 5-6 terrorists every day: Rajnath

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said Indian soldiers along the Indo-Pakistan border had been gunning down at least five-six terrorists every day and that he had told them to give a fitting reply if Pakistan opened fire.

Oct 09, 2017, 06:59 AM IST

Dalit youth should join Army: Ramdas Athawale

Athawale, the Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment, was addressing a press conference here.

Oct 01, 2017, 23:07 PM IST

Mass grave of 28 Hindus found in Myanmar: Army

"Security members found and dug up 28 dead bodies of Hindus who were cruelly violently and killed by ARSA extremist Bengali terrorists in Rakhine State," a statement posted on the army chief`s website said.

Sep 24, 2017, 20:16 PM IST

Pakistan summons Indian envoy JP Singh over ceasefire violations

Pakistan`s Foreign Office said in a statement that it condemned the "unprovoked ceasefire violations" by the Indian Army in Dewara and Kakran villages along the LoC on Wednesday that also left three others injured.

Sep 14, 2017, 16:51 PM IST

Pakistan violates ceasefire along Line of Control in J&K`s Poonch

"The Pakistani Army is using mortars, automatics and small arms. The Indian Army is retaliating strongly and effectively," the sources said.

Sep 11, 2017, 13:35 PM IST

Army chief Bipin Rawat unveils bust of 1965 war hero Abdul Hamid

The Army Chief also unveiled a memorial in Hamid's honour in his ancestral village of Dhamupur in Ghazipur district in Uttar Pradesh while exhorting the youth to join the armed forces.

Sep 10, 2017, 22:30 PM IST

Slain Colonel Mahadik's wife joins Army as an officer

38-year-old Swati Mahadik, a mother of two, was commissioned in the Army as an officer in the Army Ordnance Corps.

Sep 09, 2017, 19:38 PM IST

Centre approves Army's cadre review policy

Adjutant General of the Army Lieutenant General Ashwani Kumar said the upgradation would take place over a span of five years.

Sep 08, 2017, 20:54 PM IST

No need for multiple statements on sensitive Dokalam issue: Arun Jaitley

"Given the sensitivity of the issue, there is no need to make multiple statements," Jaitley said when asked whether the resolution of the Dokalam standoff was a big achievement for India.

Aug 30, 2017, 18:29 PM IST

Around 57,000 Army personnel to be redeployed to increase tooth to tail ratio

In a major reform for the Indian Army, the government has accepted the first batch of 65 recommendations of the Lt. Gen. D.B. Shekatkar (retd.) headed committee which will result in redeployment of 57,000 personnel for roles to increase the "tooth to tail" ratio.

Aug 30, 2017, 17:30 PM IST

Army holds 'Idea and Innovation' competition in Lucknow

Aiming to encourage officials and JCOs to exploit their creative potential, an 'Idea and Innovation' competition was held in Lucknow.

Aug 29, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

We are fighting Americans in Afghanistan,won't act against Haqqani: Pakistan's DPC Chief

"We are fighting the Americans in Afghanistan and those who cannot fight are waging jihad with their words and pens; the whole nation needs to rise up to defeat the West."

Aug 26, 2017, 18:35 PM IST