Friday, July 04, 2025

Indian Army

Six MRSAFPI alumni commissioned into Indian Army and Air Force

CHANDIGARH: Adding to Punjab’s legacy of producing brave sons of soil, six alumni from Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), Mohali, commissioned into the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, on Saturday.

NIA chargesheets Maoist operative in targeted killing of Indian Army personnel in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against a Maoist operative in connection with the targeted killing of Indian Army personnel Motiram Achala in Chhattisgarh, the agency said in a statement on Saturday.

Sikkim: 3 dead as landslide strikes Indian Army camp, rescue ops underway

GANGTOK: Three people lost their lives, four sustained injuries, and several remain unaccounted for after a massive landslide, triggered by relentless rainfall, struck an Indian Army camp at Chaten in Sikkim's Lachen district.

Controversy erupts over Indian Army's claim of deploying Anti-Drone guns at Golden Temple, Akal Takht, SGPC refute Army claim

AMRITSAR: A major controversy has broken out after the Indian Army revealed it had deployed anti-drone systems and other air defence mechanisms in and around the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar amid heightened tensions with Pakistan. The disclosure, made by senior Army officers, has drawn sharp criticism and rebuttals from Sikh religious leaders, including the Akal Takht Jathedar and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).

No DGMO meet with Pak today, no expiry date for break in hostilities: Indian Army

JAMMU: The Indian Army said on Sunday that no meeting of the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan was scheduled for Sunday, adding that the ceasefire between the two countries continues.

Indian army won 1971 war on the battlefield, Indira lost it at the table: BJP

BENGALURU: The BJP has come down heavily on the Congress for allegedly undermining Operation Sindoor and for highlighting the Indian armed forces' victory under the leadership of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during the 1971 war.

No incident reported, first calm night in recent days in J&K and other areas: Indian Army

NEW DELHI: The Indian Army on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the International Border remained largely peaceful during the night.

Multiple enemy-armed drones in Amritsar destroyed: Indian Army

CHANDIGARH: Multiple enemy-armed drones were spotted flying over Khasa Cantonment in Amritsar in Punjab and they were instantly engaged and destroyed by air defence units, the Indian Army said on Saturday.

'Operation Sindoor' befitting response to 'Modi ko bata dena' challenge, says retired Indian Army Lt Gen

NEW DELHI: Retired Lieutenant General, Satish Dua, stated on Saturday that the Pahalgam attack, where terrorists boldly declared “Modi ko bata dena (Go tell Modi)", became a turning point in India’s response to cross-border terrorism that was delivered in the aftermath of the massacre of innocent people.

Bihar leaders laud Indian Army's 'Operation Sindoor' against terrorists in Pakistan, PoK

PATNA: Political leaders across the spectrum in Bihar on Wednesday praised the Indian Army following the successful execution of 'Operation Sindoor', which targeted terror camps at nine places in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

PM Modi constantly monitored ‘Operation Sindoor’ as Indian Army hit 9 targets successfully

NEW DELHI: In a major military action following the brutal Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, the Indian Army successfully executed ‘Operation Sindoor’, hitting nine high-value terror targets deep inside Pakistan.

India attacks Pakistan, ‘Justice is served’, says Indian Army after hitting 9 sites deep inside Pakistan

NEW DELHI: The Indian Army on Wednesday said that it has hit nine locations deep inside Pakistan in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.

Indian Army responds strongly to Pakistan's unprovoked firing on J&K LoC for 6th consecutive day

JAMMU: The Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday for the sixth consecutive day as the Indian Army responded swiftly and proportionately.

Gurdaspur's Madhav commissioned into artillery regiment of Indian army as Lieutenant

CHANDIGARH: Adding a yet another feather in the cap of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), Cadet Madhav Sharma was commissioned into the Indian Army's Artillery Regiment as Lieutenant at the Officers' Training Academy (OTA) passing out parade took place in Chennai, on Saturday. The passing out parade was reviewed by Lieutenant General Johnson P Mathew, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff.

Eight young officers from Punjab commissioned into Indian Army and Air Force

CHANDIGARH: In a proud moment for Punjab, eight alumni from the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI) in SAS Nagar (Mohali) were commissioned into the Indian Army and Air Force.

Mohali’s Karman Singh Talwar secures All India 2nd Rank in Technical Entry Scheme of Indian Army

CHANDIGARH: Adding a yet another feather in the cap of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI) SAS Nagar, Karman Singh Talwar, a cadet from the Institute, secured the 2nd rank in the All India merit list for the Technical Entry Scheme (TES)-52 of the Indian Army. The Army Headquarters in New Delhi released this merit list on Thursday evening. Along with Karman Singh Talwar, three more cadets from the Institute have also made it to the list. Manas Taneja secured the 22nd rank, Aniket Sharma achieved the 31st rank and Suryavardhan Singh obtained the 37th rank.

Gen Manoj Pande takes over as new Indian Army chief

NEW DELHI: General Manoj Pande on Saturday took over as the new Indian Army chief following the retirement of General Manoj Mukund Naravane after 42 years in service.

Increase in seizure of arms from Afghanistan in Kashmir: Indian Army chief

NEW DELHI: Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said that there was an increase in seizure of arms and ammunition from Afghanistan in Kashmir.

Indian army runners steal the show, grab top-three positions

KASAULI: The Indian army runners grabbed the top-three positions in both men’s 21km and 10km races in the third edition of the Tuffman Kasauli Hills Half Marathon powered by Glenview Villas Kasauli held on Sunday. Over 1000 runners from across the country participated in the hill run.

Lt Gen Manoj Pande becomes first sapper to be Indian Army chief

NEW DELHI: Indian Army's Vice Chief Lt Gen Manoj C. Pande was on Monday appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff - the first engineer to hold the top post.

Indian Army Chief, Singapore Defence Minister discusses bilateral military cooperation

NEW DELHI: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane and Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen met on Tuesday and discussed regional geopolitical developments.

Indian Army unveils new combat uniform

NEW DELHI: Indian Army unveiled its new combat uniform at the parade on the occasion of Army Day on Saturday.

Mourning in the village of Gursewak Singh, a resident of Dode Sodhi Indian Army jawan Naik Gursewak Singh

AMRITSAR: Mourning in the village at the house of Gursewak Singh, a resident of Dode Sodhi Indian Army jawan Naik Gursewak Singh of village Dode Sodia (Tarn Taran) was also among the victims of the helicopter crash near Ratnagiri district of Tamil Nadu.

Indian Army Chief to embark on maiden Israel visit

NEW DELHI: Aimed at enhancing military cooperation, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane will embark on his maiden visit to Israel on Monday.

Indian Army Chief visits Western Command, reviews operational preparedness

NEW DELHI:Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Friday visited the Western Command headquarters at Chandimandir and reviewed operational preparedness.

Indian Army promotes 5 women officers to Colonel rank

NEW DELHI: The Indian Army cleared the way for the promotion of five women officers to Colonel rank, post completion of 26 years of reckonable service.
This is the first time that women officers serving with the Corps of Signals, Corps of Electronic and Mechanical Engineers (EME) and the Corps of Engineers have been approved to the rank of Colonel.

6 Shaurya Chakra to Indian Army bravehearts for counter terror ops in J&K

NEW DELHI: A total of 154 Indian Army officers and personnel were conferred gallantry awards, including six Shaurya Chakra, on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day, the Indian Army said on Saturday.

SGPC honours Bilawal Singh, a young Sikh enlisted in the Indian Army

AMRITSAR: Sikh youth enlisted in the Indian Army Bilawal Singh Sandhu along with his family paid obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib and thanked Guru Sahib.

Indian Army top brass discuss threats from China, Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Amidst border standoff with China, the Indian Army holds a commanders' conference led by General Manoj Mukund Naravane from Thursday to review the operational situation at the border with China and Pakistan. Indian Army Commanders' Conference is an apex level biannual event, which formulates important policy decisions through collegiate deliberations.

Indian Army facilitates civil administration Shimla in fighting Covid paendemic

SHIMLA: India's COVID -19 Crisis and the extraordinary surge in the second wave has become a matter of national concern. In the spirit of Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic in a synergistic manner, the Indian Army on special request of the Chief Minister of Shimla (HP) have created and handed over a 60 bed furnished COVID facility in Sanjouli, Shimla.

SGPC honours Bilawal Singh, a young Sikh enlisted in the Indian Army

AMRITSAR: Sikh youth enlisted in the Indian Army Bilawal Singh Sandhu along with his family paid obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib and thanked Guru Sahib.

Indian Army top brass discuss threats from China, Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Amidst border standoff with China, the Indian Army holds a commanders' conference led by General Manoj Mukund Naravane from Thursday to review the operational situation at the border with China and Pakistan. Indian Army Commanders' Conference is an apex level biannual event, which formulates important policy decisions through collegiate deliberations.

Indian Army facilitates civil administration Shimla in fighting Covid paendemic

SHIMLA: India's COVID -19 Crisis and the extraordinary surge in the second wave has become a matter of national concern. In the spirit of Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic in a synergistic manner, the Indian Army on special request of the Chief Minister of Shimla (HP) have created and handed over a 60 bed furnished COVID facility in Sanjouli, Shimla.

Indian Army expands Delhi Base Hospital capacity 4X

NEW DELHI: Indian Army is expanding four times the capacity further improving the capability of Base Hospital in Delhi to provide extensive medical assistance to veterans and their dependents at a number of places.

Sonam Wangchuk makes mobile solar-powered tent for Indian Army

NEW DELHI: Ladakh-based engineer Sonam Wangchuk, who inspired the character of 'Phunsukh Wangdu' in Bollywood blockbuster "Three Idiots", has developed a mobile solar-powered tent, accommodating 10 soldiers, for use by the Indian Army in high-altitude locations.

Indian Army uses drones, cameras to monitor Chinese troops pullback at Pangong Lake

NEW DELHI: Indian Army teams armed with drones and cameras are monitoring evacuation and dismantlement of military infrastructure by Chinese troops at Pangong Lake in Eastern Ladakh.

Red-tapism made acquisition process a vicious cycle: Indian Army Chief

NEW DELHI: Self-reliance is a strategic necessity but to achieve it a revolution is needed in bureaucratic affairs, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has said while pointing out that defence modernisation is often held hostage to the processes and procedures involved.

Offensive drones now part of Indian Army's autonomous weapon systems

NEW DELHI: From artificial intelligence to autonomous weapon systems to quantum block chains and now robotics, the Indian Army is now into offensive technology.
For the first time, the force demonstrated use of offensive drone technology during the Army Day Parade held at Delhi Cantonment on Friday. The Indian Army has, in fact, also bought offensive drones since August last year. In August, 2019, the force procured five drones, in October 20 drones and in December 35 drones.

Around 300-400 Pak terrorists trying to infiltrate across LoC: Indian Army Chief

NEW DELHI: Around 300 to 400 Pakistan-based terrorists are waiting in launchpads across the Line of Control to infiltrate into the Indian side, said Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Friday, adding that forces at forward locations are keeping an eye on their activities.

Chinese aggression is a conspiracy to change status quo: Indian Army Chief

NEW DELHI: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said on Friday that Chinese aggression is a "conspiracy to change status quo" and stressed that the sacrifices of those killed in Galwan won't go to waste.

Maj Gen Gautam Chauhan becomes first to head Indian Army's Human Rights Cell

NEW DELHI: For the first time, the Indian Army has appointed a major general rank officer to look into the human rights issue and suggest means to better the track record of the force. Major General Gautam Chauhan took charge as Additional Director General Human Rights on Thursday and will function under the Indian Army Vice Chief Lieutenant General SK Saini.

Indian Army chief visits forward locations at LAC with China

NEW DELHI: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Wednesday met troops deployed in harsh winter conditions at forward locations at the Line of Actual Control and reviewed the prevailing tense situation with China. General Naravane also reviewed troops preparedness at the forward location.

On Dec 9, 1971 Indian army crossed Meghna river and forced Pak to retreat

Indian Army is unmatched in terms of courage and martyrdom: Manpreet Singh Badal

NAWANSHAHR:  The Indian Army is unmatched in terms of courage and martyrdom and the new generation must come forward to maintain the dignity of its uniform.  This was stated by the Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal while addressing a function at Government Middle Smart School, Siana today after unveiling the statue of Ladakh hero Lt. Gen. Bikram Singh at his native village Siana in Balachaur, 20 km from here.  He also laid the foundation stone for the construction of a museum and library in memory of the martyr there.  

Indian Army Chief General Naravane reaches Everest basecamp

KATHMANDU:Visiting Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukunda Naravane on Friday reached the Everest base camp for sightseeing before wrapping up his three-day visit to the Himalayan nation later in the day.

Indian Army Chief General Naravane arrives in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU:Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane arrived in Kathmandu on Wednesday on a three-day visit to the Himalayan nation at the invitation of his Nepali counterpart, General Purna Chandra Thapa.

Indian Army's top officers take integrity pledge

NEW DELHI:Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Indian Army Chief General M.M. Naravane and all commanders of force took an integrity pledge on Tuesday to follow the rule of law and perform tasks in an honest and transparent manner.

Punjab appoints a Mountaineer and an ex-Indian Army Major as DSPs in Punjab Police

CHANDIGARH: As special cases, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday approved the appointment of mountaineer Fateh Singh Brar and former Indian Army soldier Major Sumeer Singh as DSPs in Punjab Police.

Brave hearts of NDRF, SDRF , State Police and Indian Army set new benchmark in selfless service

MAO SAHIB(Jalandhar): It was the day of jawans of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to set a new benchmark in public service by saving more than 80 precious lives during special operation in flood affected Phillaur Sub Division.