Agnipath Recruitment Scheme: Agnipath Recruitment: Govt to give one-time SevaNidhi package of Rs 11.71 lakh, money exempt from Income Tax
The individuals, selected for enrolment in the Armed Forces as regular cadre, would be required to serve for a further engagement period of minimum 15 years and would be governed by the existing terms and conditions of service of Junior Commissioned Officers/Other Ranks in Indian Army and their equivalent in Indian Navy and Indian Air Force and that of Non Combatant enrolled in the Indian Air Force, as amended from time to time.
Jun 14, 2022, 15:22 PM ISTAgnipath recruitment scheme for Indian Armed Forces launched- Check key points here
The Agnipath recruitment model is based all-India merit-based selection process. Once selected, Agniveers (candidates) will serve for 4 years with Indian Armed Forces.
Jun 14, 2022, 14:26 PM ISTTrishakti Corps conduct Kripan Shakti exercise at Teesta Field Firing Ranges- See pics
Units of the Trishakti Corps demonstrated their ability to hit hard and swiftly with precision during the exercise.
Apr 12, 2022, 22:18 PM ISTInside look at Asia’s Largest Naval Academy, the Cradle of India’s Future Naval Leadership- See pics
Situated at 35km north of Kerala’s Kannur, Asia’s Largest Naval Academy is home for around1200 cadets.
Dec 04, 2021, 22:17 PM ISTIndian Army to get new uniform with digital print, here's why
The new uniform will be of digital pattern like the troopers of the US Army use. "The camouflage of the changed uniform is better than its previous one," said a senior Indian Army official.
Make in India: Proposals worth Rs 7,965 cr approved for Armed Forces modernisation
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), in its meeting of November 02, 2021, held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals for modernisation and operational needs of the Armed Forces amounting to Rs 7,965 crore.
Nov 02, 2021, 15:53 PM ISTIndian armed forces recover body of Capt Jayant Joshi after 75 days of search operation
With the help of high-tech equipments, the search and rescue team detected the body at a depth of 65-70 metres, and immediately the ROV was launched for its recovery,
Oct 17, 2021, 19:16 PM ISTHistoric move! Centre allows induction of women into National Defence Academy
The Additional Solicitor General said it will be path-breaking and generational reform. The bench responded that the court is extremely glad to learn that the Armed Forces themselves took decisions to induct females in the NDA.
Sep 08, 2021, 13:33 PM ISTIndian Naval Aviation receives prestigious President's Colour in Goa
President Ram Nath Kovind presented the President's Colour to Indian naval Aviation at INS Hansa, Goa
Sep 06, 2021, 17:33 PM ISTIndian Army promotes five women officers to Colonel rank for first time
The widening of promotion avenues to more branches of the Indian Army is a sign of increasing career opportunities for women officers.
Aug 23, 2021, 16:11 PM ISTWith eye on China, India shifts 50,000 additional troops to border in historic move: Report
The reorientation means that India will have more troops acclimatized to fight in the high-altitude Himalayan areas, while the number of troops destined exclusively for the western border with Pakistan will see a gradual decline.
Jun 28, 2021, 11:14 AM ISTPM Narendra Modi fulfilled commitment on ‘one rank one pension', says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during Ladakh visit
"Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi fulfilled the commitment given to the Armed Forces veterans by providing for one rank one pension," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday.
Jun 27, 2021, 14:17 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi appreciates armed forces’ resolve while facing challenging situation on northern border
PM was addressing the valedictory session of the Combined Commanders Conference organised by the Ministry of Defence at Kevadia, Gujarat
Mar 06, 2021, 22:29 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi to address Combined Commanders' Conference on March 6, jawans to attend for first time
The jawans participating in the discussions would include junior commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers and they would be giving presentations on topics given to them.
Mar 03, 2021, 23:57 PM ISTNational War Memorial’s 2nd anniversary: All you need to know about the monument
Two years ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the National War Memorial in New Delhi as a tribute to the soldiers killed during the Indo-Pak Wars in 1947, 1965 and 1971, the Indo-China War in 1962, the Kargil Conflict in 1999, and the Indian Peace Keeping Force Operations in Sri Lanka.
Feb 25, 2021, 16:52 PM ISTDAC approves acquisition proposals worth Rs 13,700 crore for armed forces
"The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved capital acquisition proposals of various weapons/ platforms/ equipment/ systems required by the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, in New Delhi on February 23, 2021," the Defence Ministry said.
Feb 23, 2021, 19:43 PM ISTBangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina pays tributes to Indian armed forces for country's liberation in 1971
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina thanked India for the liberation of the country from Pakistan in 1971.
Dec 18, 2020, 00:34 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi to light 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' today on 50th anniversary of 1971 India-Pak war
Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on December 16 to mark India`s triumph in liberating Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will light up 'Swarnim Vijay Mashaal' at the National War Memorial (NWM) in Delhi and kickstart the 50th-anniversary celebrations of the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Dec 16, 2020, 06:53 AM ISTAmid LAC tension with China, government considering 'Made in India' carbines for defence forces
Amid the ongoing standoff with China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, the government is considering to procure 'Made in India' carbines for meeting their urgent requirement of the armed forces.
Oct 07, 2020, 16:32 PM ISTNo decision yet on selling only 'Made in India' products in military canteens: Centre
The Defence Ministry has not taken any decision on selling only "Made in India" products in military canteens run by it across the country, the government said on Saturday. "No decision has been taken in this regard," Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said in Rajya Sabha.
Sep 19, 2020, 17:18 PM IST