Did Congress want Army to take Rahul Gandhi along for surgical strikes, asks Parrikar
The former defence minister also ridiculed the Congress for questioning the veracity of the surgical strike conducted by the Army in the PoK in 2016.
Jul 16, 2018, 23:03 PM IST
Didn't expect major escalation from Pakistan after surgical strikes: Ex-GoC, Northern Command
The Indian side was prepared for escalation -- in case Pakistan chose to do so -- while conceiving and executing the 2016 surgical strikes by crossing the Line of Control (LoC) along the Jammu and Kashmir border, according to the army general who oversaw the strikes.
Jul 02, 2018, 01:05 AM IST
BJP has wounded India's soul by unleashing intolerance and hatred: Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP and former Union minister Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "wounding" India's soul by "unleashing forces of intolerance, hatred and bigotry". Such a climate did not prevail in the past, he said during an interaction organised here by the All India Professionals Congress (APIC), of which he is the chairman.
Apr 19, 2018, 08:42 AM IST
Gaganshakti 2018: Indian Air Force showcases airdrop commando assault capabilities
In the training mode, several commandos can be seen jumping out of an aircraft. Rubberised raiding crafts were also parachuted independently.
Apr 17, 2018, 08:06 AM IST
A bomb to every Pakistani bullet only solution to cross-border infiltration: Amit Shah
BJP chief Amit Shah on Saturday said that the country's armed forces will respond with a bomb to every Pakistani bullet.
Mar 24, 2018, 23:13 PM IST
Deshhit: When will a surgical strike take place against bribery?
Watch this video to see where India stands on the level of corruption. Also know when will a surgical strike take place against bribery.
Feb 23, 2018, 21:32 PM IST
Sandeep Dikshit calls surgical strike by Indian Army a 'drama'; BJP slams Congress leader
Five CRPF men were killed when heavily armed terrorists stormed the camp of the paramilitary force at Lethpora in Pulwama district on Sunday.
Jan 01, 2018, 19:56 PM IST
Being Defence Minister a thankless job, surgical strike was highlight: Manohar Parrikar
Being a Defence Minister is "a thankless job", Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Tuesday and added that executing the "surgical strike" across the LoC was one of the highlights of his tenure as Defence Minister.
Nov 14, 2017, 20:58 PM IST
India set to test-fire nuclear-capable BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet: Sources
If the tests are successful, the integration of Sukhoi-BrahMos will enable Indian Air Force to not just target installations deep inside enemy territory but also fend off air defence covers at such target locations.
Nov 14, 2017, 12:17 PM IST
Don't target our nuclear sites, Pakistan warns India
Pakistan has warned India against striking at its nuclear installations and said Islamabad won`t hold back if this happened, Pakistani media reported on Friday.
Oct 06, 2017, 20:46 PM IST
IAF chief says India has power to strike Pakistan nukes, Islamabad says 'expect no restraint'
Indian Air Force chief Marshal BS Dhanoa’s statement on the force's capability evoked sharp reactions from Pakistan on Thursday. After Dhanoa's response to a question on Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, the neighbour warned that any move by India would result in loss of its restraint.
Oct 05, 2017, 23:47 PM IST
Pakistan warns India against surgical strikes on its soil
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday warned India against carrying out a surgical strike or targeting its nuclear installations, saying if that happens nobody should expect restraint from his country.
Oct 05, 2017, 23:01 PM IST
Yashwant Sinha's remarks 'surgical strike': Congress
BJP leader Sinha, by criticising the economic policies of the Modi government, had exposed its "half-witted" policies, Congress leader Girish Chodankar told the media here.
Sep 29, 2017, 20:06 PM IST
One year of surgical strike: How Indian Army avenged Uri terror attack
On the intervening night of September 28 and 29 in 2016, the Indian Army conducted a
Sep 29, 2017, 08:51 AM IST
One year of surgical strike: Nirmala Sitharaman begins 2-day J&K visit
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is visiting Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to review the preparedness of the soldiers on borders and security in the hinterland.
Sep 29, 2017, 08:04 AM IST
Surgical strike, one year later: Books and film on anvil
It's past midnight. The moon -- just a sliver in the inky sky -- watches as elite commanders billow out of choppers into enemy land. Four hours later, they are back in India, having razed seven terror camps.
Sep 29, 2017, 07:25 AM IST
Army commandos live-streamed surgical strike back to headquarters, says operation incharge
The Indian Army commandos participating in last year's surgical strike on terrorists' launchpads in PoK live-streamed the entire operation.
Sep 28, 2017, 22:57 PM IST
Defence Minister to visit J&K today
Nirmala Sitharaman will for the first time visit Jammu and Kashmir after becoming the Minister of Defence. She will also visit Siachen on September 30.
Sep 28, 2017, 12:08 PM IST
Army’s strike on terrorists in Myanmar not the first for Indian security forces
The Indian Army on Wednesday carried out a massive retaliatory strike on Naga terrorists who were on Myanmarese territory. The Army’s Eastern Command has said it inflicted heavy casualties on the terrorists and suffered none in the process.
Sep 27, 2017, 17:00 PM IST
Army conducts massive strike along Myanmar border, Twitter applauds #BraveIndianArmy
The Indian Army on Wednesday conducted a massive strike against Naga insurgents leading to heavy casualties on the other side of the border.
Sep 27, 2017, 16:05 PM IST
