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Kargil, The mountain terrain bicycle expedition of Army's 'Forever in Operations Division' has successfully completed their journey in the Union Territory of Ladakh, covering an arduous 680 km through the unforgiving terrain, a defence spokesperson said on Sunday. The expedition commenced from the icy heights of Siachen Base Camp on June 25 and culminated at Kargil War Memorial in Drass on Saturday, demonstrating a remarkable feat of endurance, grit and national pride, he said. The spokesperson
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh remembered Captain Vikram Batra on his Balidan Diwas and called him a glorious example of bravery and sacrifice. He posted on his X account, "Remembering the supreme sacrifice made by Captain Vikram Batra on his Balidan Diwas. His unmatched bravery and sacrifice during the Kargil War remain a glorious example of courage in the service of the nation. My tributes to him on his 'Balidan Diwas'." Also Read | BRICS Summit 2025: PM Narendra Modi Calls BRICS Nations To Collectively Pursue Responsible Use of AI To Balance Innovation Wit ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 7 (PTI) The Indian Army Monday paid its tribute to 1999 Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batraat DAV College here. Captain Batra died in combat during Operation Vijay on July 7, 1999. He was posthumously honoured with Param Vir Chakra. An event began with an introduction of Captain Vikram Batra's valiant service as part of the 13 JAK Rifles. Captain Batra's father G L Batra and his twin, Vishal Batra, were presented with a memento and a letter of gratitude by the army. According to a statement, the event was part of a special outreach campaign to connect with the families of ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 28 (PTI) A team of Indian Army personnel on Saturday visited the house of Kargil war hero Gunner Shiju Kumar here and honoured his sacrifice for the nation. The Army men met Sapna Rajeev, the sister of Shiju Kumar, and held talks with her as part of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas outreach programme, a defence statement said. Also Read | Kolkata Rape Case: BJP Forms Fact-Finding Team To Probe Gang-Rape Case of Law Student, West Bengal Education Minister Seeks Report From Authorities. A memento and personalised letter from the General Officer Commanding were handed over t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) The Army on Monday paid rich tributes to Capt Vikram Batra, recalling his heroics during the 1999 Kargil war when he had displayed the "most conspicuous courage and valour" and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid homage to Capt Batra on his death anniversary, and said his "unmatched bravery and sacrifice" during the Kargil war remains a glorious example of courage in service of the nation. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, July 07, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Monday Lucky Draw Results Declared, Check Winners ...Read More >
New Delhi: Air Marshal Hardeep Bains has taken over as Air Officer-in-Charge Personnel on October 1, according to an official press from the Ministry of Defence. He has taken over from Air Marshal SK Vidhate, who superannuated from the Indian Air Force (IAF) on September 30, after completion of 38 years of illustrious service to the nation. According to the release, Air Marshal Hardeep Bains was commissioned in the fighter stream of the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force on December 19, 1987. He is a cat 'A' qualified flying instructor with over 5000 hours of accident free flying. In a c ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 7 (PTI) The Indian Army Monday paid its tribute to 1999 Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batraat DAV College here. Captain Batra died in combat during Operation Vijay on July 7, 1999. He was posthumously honoured with Param Vir Chakra. Also Read | Uttarakhand Government To Cover Signboards of 28 Liquor Shops on Kanwar Yatra Route in Haridwar With Curtains During the Auspicious Month of Shravan. An event began with an introduction of Captain Vikram Batra's valiant service as part of the 13 JAK Rifles. Captain Batra's father G L Batra and his twin, Vishal Batra, were presented ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 12 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the Indian Army continues to receive the special blessings of Maa Kali, as he stated that Indian forces successfully destroyed nine terror camps located in Pakistan during a recent operation named Operation Sindoor. He added that the operation saw active participation from both male and female personnel, including women soldiers and pilots. Also Read | Maharashtra Language Row: 'Everyone Should Learn Marathi, We Are Also Trying', Says Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati. Addressing the ...Read More >
Radhanaga (Tripura) [India], July 13 (ANI): In a spirited initiative to inspire the youth and build awareness about the Indian Armed Forces, 115 students (51 boys and 64 girls) from Holy Cross School, Kumarghat spent an enriching and memorable day at the Assam Rifles Shoorveer Battalion in Radhanagar under the outreach program "A Day with Company Commander". The visit began with an introduction at the Officers' Mess, where the students were briefed on service etiquette, customs and values upheld by the Armed Forces. The excitement peaked with a live small arms firing demonstration, followed b ...Read More >
A pioneering group of young Indians will transition from participants in a national quiz to explorers of Siachen, the world's highest battlefield. This initiative by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports aims to instil leadership and patriotism, fostering a deeper connection with India's armed forces. In an unprecedented initiative, a select group of young Indians is poised to transition from the digital realm of a national quiz to the icy altitudes of Siachen, recognized as the world's highe ...Read More >
Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that he had "betrayed" the people of Ladakh after four people were killed last week in clashes with police. Four people were killed in clashes between the police and protesters demanding statehood. War veteran Tsewang Tharchin was also among the deceased. "(Prime Minister Narendra) Modi ji, you have betrayed the people of Ladakh. They are demanding their rights. Communicate with them - stop the politics of violenc ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Oct 3 (PTI) Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel on Friday dedicated his maiden Test hundred against the West Indies to the Indian Army, saying he has always had "respect for what they do on the battlefield". Jurel struck a neat 125 on the second day of the opening Test against West Indies, helping India reach a dominant 448 for five at stumps after senior colleagues KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja also helped themselves to hundreds. Besides his excellent display with the bat, the 24-year-old Jurel's celebration, after reaching his hundred as well as the half-century, also caught everyone ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): Actor Sidharth Malhotra paid a heartfelt tribute to Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra on his 26th death anniversary. Batra, who laid down his life during the Kargil War in 1999, is remembered across the nation every year on July 7 for his courage and sacrifice. Also Read | 'Demonte Colony 3': Priya Bhavani Shankar Begins Shooting for Ajay Gnanamuthu's Popular Horror Franchise; Shares First Look From Sets With Spooky Caption. Sidharth, who portrayed Captain Batra in the 2021 film 'Shershaah,' took to social media to remember the brave soldier. T ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from the Mumbai police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's local ward machinery, an official from ...Read More >
Dehradun, Jun 5 (PTI) Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Central Command, on Thursday flagged off a motorcycle expedition 'Kumaon Quest' aimed at engaging the youth, promoting women empowerment and border tourism in Kumaon hills. The nine-day expedition will navigate through the rugged and picturesque terrain of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand with focus on promoting national initiatives such as the Agnipath Scheme, Join Indian Army and the Vibrant Village Programme, a press release issued by the PIB's defence wing said. Led by a woman officer, the rally ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Tuesday said Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) can be challenged in court, but the activist's family has yet to receive a copy of the order. Addressing a press conference here alongside political activist Yogendra Yadav, Bhushan said Wangchuk's arrest has further hurt the sentiments of the people of Ladakh, which is evident as both the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance have rejected talks with the Centre until his release. Yadav, meanwhile, called Wangchuk "Gandhi of Ladakh" and sla ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana), June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign in the 48-51kg category with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here on Saturday. In another bout, Haryana's Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament will feature boxers from 15 units, includi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 7: The Army on Monday paid rich tributes to Capt Vikram Batra, recalling his heroics during the 1999 Kargil war when he had displayed the "most conspicuous courage and valour" and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid homage to Capt Batra on his death anniversary, and said his "unmatched bravery and sacrifice" during the Kargil war remains a glorious example of courage in service of the nation. The Army is gearing up to mark 26 years since its victory in Operation Vijay when Indian soldiers and other personnel had fought a decisive ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): Lieutenant General Virendra Vats has assumed charge as the 35th Director General of the National Cadet Corps. He has taken over as Director General National Cadet Corps from Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh. Commissioned into the 19 KUMAON Regiment of the Indian Army on 17 Dec 1988, the General Officer is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Defence Services Staff College , Wellington, College of Defence Management, Secunderabad and the National Defence College, New Delhi. In his 37 years of military career, ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: Three YouTubers were arrested in Dhemaji on Thursday for the brutal killing of wild birds and uploading graphic footage of their acts on their YouTube channel 'Jakrub'. The accused have been identified as Munindra Mushahary, Maheshwar Swargiary and Shiviram Swargiary.The trio reportedly hunted birds and destroyed nests at the Pitoni region of Hastinapur and Kardoiguri villages, an ecologically sensitive area. They used slingshots to kill birds and collected hundreds of eggs from their nesting grounds. The videos, which showed the destruction of habitats and killing of birds, sparked ...Read More >
Dimapur: The Indian Army and Assam Rifles commemorated the 26th Memorial Day of Kargil war hero Capt Neikezhakuo Kengurüse, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), at the Kengurüse War Memorial, Nerhe Phezha, under Kohima district on Saturday. Capt Kengurüse laid down his life during Operation Vijay of the battle in 1999. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) Maj Gen Manish Kumar attended the programme as the chief guest in the presence of the parents of Capt Kengurüse, war veterans and ex-servicemen from Wokha and Kohim ...Read More >
Lucknow: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the Indian armed forces have the special blessings of Goddess Kali and during Operation Sindoor, they displayed amazing bravery in destroying terrorist camps on Pakistani soil.Speaking at the inauguration of a newly-built Badi Kali temple in Lucknow's Chowk area, the Lucknow MP said that women soldiers and pilots participated in the Operation Sindoor in large numbers and defeated the enemy. The defence minister said the 26th anniversary of the Kargil War is being celebrated this year."We should remember all the heroes, including Captain ...Read More >
KARGIL, July 13: The Army's "Forever in Operations Division Mountain Terrain Bicycle Expedition," which began from Siachen Base Camp on June 25, successfully concluded at Kargil War Memorial, Drass. Covering 680 km through Ladakh's rugged high-altitude terrain, the expedition showcased exceptional endurance, resilience, and national pride. The 20-member Army team braved extreme weather and conquered passes like Khardung La, Fotu La, and Hambuting La. Along the route, the team engaged with 1,100 students from 11 Government schools and Ladakh University, sharing stories of bravery and the signi ...Read More >
Guwahati- Zubeen Garg's wife, Garima Saikia Garg, on Monday said that the singer's family wants to know what had happened in his last moments that led to his death, and that a proper inquiry should be conducted. "We want to know what happened to him, why it happened and how this negligence could be allowed to happen? We want answers," Garima told reporters after the conduct of the 11th day rituals for the singer here. She said all those who were there with him on the yacht (before his death) and at the event "must answer this". "Why did they not lift him from the water when they knew he was ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Oct 3 (UNI) Towards evening at Narendra Modi Stadium, Dhruv Jurel today played a knock that will linger long in Indian cricket lore as the wicketkeeper-batsman notched his maiden Test century, a patient and sparkling 125 off 210 balls, but it was the gestures and soulful celebrations that truly stole the show. On reaching fifty, Jurel raised his fist in a simple, heartfelt salute to his father, Nem Chand, a retired Havildar and Kargil War veteran. By the time the century arrived, he stood tall, bat held upright, mimicking a guard-of-honour, a silent tribute to the Indian Army. "My ...Read More >
Belagavi: The fifth batch of Agniveer under the Agnipath scheme witnessed the culmination of training on Thursday. On this occasion, a ceremonial attestation parade with full military traditions was held at the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MLIRC), Belagavi. A total of 659 Agniveers were recognised after their successful completion of 31 weeks of training.The attestation parade of the Agniveers was reviewed by Brigadier Joydip Mukherjee, commandant of the MLIRC, who applauded the Agniveers for their immaculate turnout and very high standards of drill. The parade was commanded by Ag ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh remembered Captain Vikram Batra on his Balidan Diwas and called him a glorious example of bravery and sacrifice. He posted on his X account, 'Remembering the supreme sacrifice made by Captain Vikram Batra on his Balidan Diwas. His unmatched bravery and sacrifice during the Kargil War remain a glorious example of courage in the service of the nation. My tributes to him on his 'Balidan Diwas'.' Captain Vikram Batra was a brave officer of the Indian Army who fought in the 1999 Kargil War. On 7 July 1999, Captain Batra was hit by en ...Read More >
Lucknow: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the Indian armed forces have the special blessings of Goddess Kali and during Operation Sindoor, they displayed amazing bravery in destroying terrorist camps on Pakistani soil.Speaking at the inauguration of a newly-built Badi Kali temple in Lucknow's Chowk area, the Lucknow MP said that women soldiers and pilots participated in the Operation Sindoor in large numbers and defeated the enemy. The defence minister said the 26th anniversary of the Kargil War is being celebrated this year."We should remember all the heroes, including Captain ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "betrayed" the people of Ladakh and demanded an impartial judicial probe into the death of four protesters in police firing in the union territory. Among those killed in Ladakh on Wednesday was Kargil war veteran Tsewang Tharchin. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, who is on a four-nation tour of South America, posted on X a video of Tharchin's father and said, "Father in the army, son in the army - patriotism runs in their blood. Yet the BJP government shot and killed this b ...Read More >
Chandigarh: It has been three months since the beginning of the new school session and summer break is also over. However, Class V and Class VIII students in government schools across Chandigarh are still waiting for several updated NCERT textbooks. Despite repeated assurances and advance payments by the education department, the books are yet to arrive in many schools, forcing teachers and students to rely on stopgap arrangements.This delay is not new to the city's school system. In March-April 2024, parents and students in Chandigarh struggled to find NCERT books for Classes III and VI. Ther ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): A fire broke out at Dwarka Radisson Blu Hotel in the national capital in the early hours of Sunday. The fire was observed in the sauna room on the second floor of the hotel, said officials, adding that no casualties have been reported. We received a call around 12:17 am that a fire broke out in the Hotel Radisson Blu. When we came here, a fire was observed in the sauna room on the second floor. The fire has been extinguished now. No casualties have been reported..., ADO Ravi Nath told ANI. On Saturday, a massive fire that broke out in a shop on the first fl ...Read More >