Army

US will stay over 50 years in Afghanistan: Colonel Lawrence B Larry Wilkerson

Tolo News quoted Wilkerson as saying in an interview that the United States might stay for over 50 years in Afghanistan, because according to its strategic location, Afghanistan is the only place from where the US can take action against Russia and China.

 

Aug 26, 2017, 17:38 PM IST

Army arrives at Dera headquarters in Sirsa, asks devotees to evacuate premises

The army has asked Dera followers to evacuate the headquarters peacefully

Aug 26, 2017, 11:44 AM IST

Army columns deployed in Panchkula, on stand-by in Sirsa

Six army columns were deployed in Haryana`s Panchkula on Friday after violence erupted following the verdict convicting Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case, said army sources.

Aug 25, 2017, 17:34 PM IST

Death toll in Bihar floods reaches 341, situation still grim

A Bihar Disaster Management Department official said 146.19 lakh persons in 19 districts have been affected by the floods.

 

Aug 22, 2017, 20:10 PM IST

Lt Col Purohit to be attached to Army unit, to remain suspended

He is likely to report back to the unit from where he was arrested. 

Aug 21, 2017, 18:39 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh floods claim 69 lives; 20 lakh people hit in 24 districts

"The death toll in the floods has reached 69 in the state, where 2,523 villages in 24 districts are flooded affecting a population of over 20 lakh," the relief commissioner's office said here citing a flood report compiled till yesterday.

 

Aug 20, 2017, 15:06 PM IST

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat to begin three-day visit to Ladakh on Sunday

During the visit, he will take stock of the security preparedness along the border with China besides, discussing key operational matters with top commander

Aug 19, 2017, 14:13 PM IST

Flood situation worsens in eastern Uttar Pradesh; Army help sought

Teams of NDRF are providing food and drinking water to the flood-hit people with the help of 169 boats.

Aug 18, 2017, 13:58 PM IST

Surgical strike proved India's strength: PM Narendra Modi

The surgical strike on terrorist launch pads in Pakistani territory proved to the world India`s strength, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.

Aug 15, 2017, 09:05 AM IST

NDRF, Army and Police continue rescue operation in Himachal Pradesh

Rescue operation continues in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Landslide in Mandi has disturbed lifestyle. Localities, police, Army and NDRF are helping to get people out of danger.

Aug 14, 2017, 17:04 PM IST

Chinese Army has a new enemy in sights: Mobile phone battle game 'King of Glory'

Chinese army officers have a new enemy in their sights — a mobile phone battle game believed so addictive to young soldiers that it may slow them down in real-life combat.

Aug 14, 2017, 12:21 PM IST

3.5 million North Koreans sign up to fight against US

North Korea has a population of 25 million, with an army of between 700,000 and 1.3 million members.

 

Aug 12, 2017, 13:00 PM IST

Parliamentary panel for Army-like performance appraisal system for babus

The committee noted the concerns raised by various stakeholders that the empanelment under the Central Staffing Scheme is not providing a level playing field to all participating services, especially the non-IAS services.

Aug 09, 2017, 18:04 PM IST

Won't allow anyone to split Chinese territory, ready to defeat invasions: Xi ​Jinping

China has maintained that there won't be a meaningful dialogue without the unconditional withdrawal of Indian troops.

Aug 01, 2017, 16:50 PM IST

Turkey detains soldiers 'who beat Syrians on border': Army

Turkish authorities have detained a group of soldiers who were filmed allegedly beating up and verbally abusing four young Syrians who attempted to cross the border illegally, the army said in a statement.

Jul 31, 2017, 18:17 PM IST

Over 3,000 J&K youth appear for Army exam

"The examination was conducted today in which more than 3,000 youth from the state, including 800 from the valley appeared," a Defence spokesman said.

Jul 30, 2017, 21:11 PM IST

Batch of 678 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath from Jammu

The number of pilgrims visiting Amarnath this year has crossed last year's figures and 2,44,263 yatris had 'darshan' at the Holy cave shrine.

Jul 25, 2017, 16:02 PM IST

NDFB militant killed in encounter with security forces

An AK series rifle, several rounds of ammunition and a grenade were recovered from the spot.

Jul 25, 2017, 13:26 PM IST

Assam: Terrorist killed in joint operation by Army and Police, ammunition recovered

The area has been cordoned off and combing operations have been launched.

Jul 25, 2017, 08:24 AM IST

J&K: Army foils infiltration, one terrorist neutralised

A terrorist has been gunned down as the Indian Army on Sunday foiled an infiltration bid at Machhal Sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 23, 2017, 12:20 PM IST