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Can't stop soldiers from using smartphone; need social media in modern warfare: Army chief Bipin Rawat

Social media is here to stay and soldiers will use it, said Rawat.

Sep 04, 2018, 11:06 AM IST

Make soldiers buy own uniform, shoes in India: Rahul Gandhi takes on Modi government again

Congress, along with, other Opposition parties have been slowly gaining footage over the BJP with each passing poll and by-elections

Jun 05, 2018, 16:58 PM IST

Congress attacks Centre over soldiers' killings, slams govt's Pakistan policy

Pakistani troops opened fire on an Indian Army patrol, killing a Major and three soldiers in Keri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Saturday.

Dec 24, 2017, 21:06 PM IST

J-K: Bodies of 3 soldiers missing after snowfall recovered

Search and rescue teams recovered bodies of three of the five soldiers who went missing along the Line of Control in the Gurez and Naugam sectors following heavy snowfall in Kashmir last week, defence sources said.

Dec 19, 2017, 10:57 AM IST

Surgeons remove worms, parasites from soldier's body

Surgeons treating a North Korean soldier who was severely wounded by gunfire while escaping to South Korea have removed dozens of parasites from his body, including presumed roundworms as long as 27 centimetres (11 inches), hospital officials said.

Nov 19, 2017, 09:56 AM IST

At least 3 peacekeepers killed in Mali attack: UN

At least three UN peacekeepers were killed today during an attack on their convoy in Mali, the UN mission to the conflict-torn country said, without specifying their nationality.

Sep 24, 2017, 20:04 PM IST

Return part was most difficult, says Major who led surgical strikes

The Army Major speaks about the stunning mission in a new book being brought out on the first anniversary of surgical strikes in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

Sep 10, 2017, 19:11 PM IST

UK police arrest four, including soldiers, over suspected far-right terrorism

The neo-Nazi organisation became the first far-right group to be outlawed in Britain last year after the murder of member of Parliament Jo Cox, whose killing the group had praised.

Sep 05, 2017, 17:52 PM IST

Al Shabaab says kills 26 soldiers in attack on base near Kismayu

Al Shabaab said it killed 26 Somali soldiers early on Sunday when the militants attacked a military base in a village near the port city of Kismayu. 

Sep 03, 2017, 13:00 PM IST

Bangladesh sends back 70 Rohingya despite violence

Police intercepted the Rohingya late Saturday after they crossed the "zero line" border zone, where Myanmar soldiers earlier fired mortars and machine guns at villagers making the dangerous dash from the northern state of Rakhine into Bangladesh.

Aug 27, 2017, 13:33 PM IST

Myanmar sends hundreds of troops to Rakhine as tension rises: Sources

Myanmar has sent hundreds of soldiers to beef up security in northwestern Rakhine state after a recent spate of killings, military sources said on Friday, fuelling fears of yet more violence and instability in the troubled region.

Aug 11, 2017, 16:44 PM IST

Students send 100-feet long Rakhi for Indian Soldiers

Students depicted culture of every state and unity of every religion through this Rakhi.

Aug 05, 2017, 12:57 PM IST

Nine soldiers, two civilians killed in July in Indo-Pak LoC fights

The repeated skirmishes saw over 4,000 villagers from near borders to government camps at safer places in the district.

Jul 23, 2017, 21:43 PM IST

For soldiers work is their religion: Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat

Army Chief Gen and top brass of the force on Sunday paid glowing tributes to the two soldiers who were killed in a militant attack near Qazigund.

Jun 04, 2017, 20:39 PM IST

Cabinet approves leave encashment for soldiers

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved leave encashment for soldiers who were killed in action or were invalidated out of service between 1991 and 1999, an official here said.

Apr 19, 2017, 19:29 PM IST

When Indian soldiers are kicked in Kashmir, Delhiites respond by offering salute - Watch video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 14 last year had appealed to the nation to honour and respect soldiers who lay down their lives guarding the borders.

Apr 19, 2017, 00:08 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi effect? What crowd did when they saw Indian Army jawans at Delhi airport - WATCH

Last year Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed to the nation to honour and respect soldiers who lay down their lives guarding the borders.

Apr 18, 2017, 16:54 PM IST

Donald Trump welcomes wounded veterans, soldiers for service to White House

President Donald Trump is thanking wounded veterans and soldiers for their service as he welcomes them to the White House.

Apr 06, 2017, 21:09 PM IST

J&K: 26 soldiers martyred, 22 militants killed as Army steps up security in Valley

The army has lost 26 soldiers in the line of duty in Jammu and Kashmir in the first two months of 2017, while the security forces have stepped up the heat against militants, killing 22 ultras in 50 days -- the highest since 2010.

Feb 19, 2017, 09:41 AM IST

Mann Ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to soldiers killed in J&K avalanche

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to soldiers who died in an avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jan 29, 2017, 12:07 PM IST