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Imphal, Dec 17: After a period of relative calm, fresh firing and shelling were reported at Torbung Mamang Leikai in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Tuesday night, raising fears of renewed violence in the state. "No one was injured in the incident. The situation remains calm but tense in the district, and there have been no reports of fresh firing since. Additional security forces have been deployed in the peripheral areas of Bishnupur," a senior official said on Wednesday, adding that an inves ...Read More >
Pune: Former minister of state in the PMO Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday questioned the need for "a large Indian Army", claiming that "chances of man-to-man combat in future war scenarios are less".Chavan told reporters here that the "excess (personnel) in the Army could be used for purposes other than fighting wars" . He said during Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan fought aerially and "the Indian Army did not have to move at all"."India has military superiority over Pakistan because of its h ...Read More >
Vijay Diwas 2025 December 16: India observes Vijay Diwas on December 16, commemorating its decisive 1971 victory over Pakistan. This 13-day conflict led to the birth of Bangladesh and honored the sacrifices of armed forces. The day remembers a historic military surrender in Dhaka, reinforcing the price of freedom and justice. India marks Vijay Diwas on December 16 to remember its decisive win over Pakistan in the 1971 war, a 13-day conflict that changed South Asia's map and led to the creation ...Read More >
Kolkata: Mizoram governor and former Army Chief General (retired) V K Singh asserted on Tuesday that India has always been in favour of peace and progress in Bangladesh. He attended the 54th anniversary of Vijay Diwas celebration at the Eastern Command headquarters in Fort William, recently renamed as Vijay Durg, to mark the defeat of Pakistan to India in the 1971 Liberation War and birth of Bangladesh. Eight Mukti Joddhas from Bangladesh led by Habibul Alam and their spouses participated in t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday saluted the bravehearts on the occasion of 'Vijay Diwas', and said the nation bows in pride and gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces who delivered the decisive victory in the 1971 war. Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh laid wreaths at the National ...Read More >
The Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun wrote a new and glorious chapter this year. For the first time in its 93-year history, a female officer cadet has successfully completed training at this prestigious institution. Her name is Sai Jadhav, a resident of Kolhapur, Maharashtra who completed rigorous training under the Territorial Army's special course and has now become a lieutenant. Sai Jadhav was selected after passing a national-level competitive examination and SSB interview. She suc ...Read More >
Agartala, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu on Tuesday highlighted the historic importance of Vijay Diwas, marking the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani soldiers on December 16, 1971, the largest military surrender in world history. After paying his tribute on the occasion of the 54th Vijay Diwas celebrations at the Albert Ekka War Memorial on the outskirts of the city, the Governor said the current situation in Bangladesh was a "temporary phase" and expressed confiden ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 16: In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, Hasnat Abdullah, a senior figure of Bangladesh's newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), has issued a provocative warning to India, claiming Dhaka could "isolate" India's northeastern states if New Delhi attempted to destabilise Bangladesh. Addressing an all-party protest rally organised by Inqilab Mancha at Dhaka's Central Shaheed Minar on Monday, Abdullah accused India of backing "chaos-creators" and those allegedly trying to derail Bang ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 16: President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Vijay Diwas on Tuesday and said that their courage and valour fill the nation with pride and continue to inspire the people of the nation. Every year on December 16, India marks Vijay Diwas to mark the decisive victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which resulted in the liberation of East Pakistan and the formation of a new country, Bangladesh. The date also celebrates the surrender of 93 ...Read More >
Dehradun: 23-year-old Sai Jadhav has scripted history by becoming the first woman officer to pass out from the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, ending a 93-year wait since the institution was established in 1932. Her commissioning marks a landmark moment for the armed forces, with over 67,000 officer cadets having graduated from the academy before her, all of them men. Commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Territorial Army, Sai is also the first woman officer from the IMA to join the force, a ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 16 (ANI): On the occasion of the 54th Vijay Diwas, a wreath-laying ceremony was held on Tuesday at the Veerula Sainik Smarak located at the Army Parade Ground on SP Road in Secunderabad, to commemorate the decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 India-Pakistan War that led to the liberation of Bangladesh. The solemn ceremony was organised to honour the courage, sacrifice and supreme valour of the soldiers who laid down their lives for the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Commander of the Presidential Guard of the UAE, Major General Ali Saif Humaid Alkaabi, called on Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi and held discussions on enhancing defence cooperation and deepening military-to-military engagement, officials said on Monday.The visiting United Arab Emirates leader also engaged in high-level discussions with senior military leaders. He was briefed on Operation Sindoor and India's security perspective in the region, they said.The Indian Army also sh ...Read More >
The NIA has named Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) headed by Hafeez Saeed, who has been designated as a global terrorist by the US as well as India, along with The Resistance Front (TRF) headed by Habibullah Malik alias Sajid Jatt, in the chargesheet for their role in planning, facilitating, and executing the Pahalgam attack that took place in the Baisaran meadows on April 22 this year. "Pakistani handler terrorist Sajid Jatt is also named as an accused in the chargesheet, filed before the NIA special cou ...Read More >
Delhi: The Indian Army on Monday showcased a captured Pakistan military drone of Turkish origin brought down by the Indian forces on May 10 during Operation Sindoor. "This drone took off from Lahore Air Base, and it was heading towards one of the army installations in the Punjab sector," the Army said. This debunks Pakistan's repeated false claim that its drones were not intercepted by the Indian Army. Earlier, the Army shared many images from its Operation Sindoor to give evidence of its int ...Read More >
Dehradun: Sai Jadhav has smashed a glass ceiling at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. The 23-year-old Sai has become the first woman to pass out from the IMA. More than 67,000 officer cadets have passed out of the academy since its establishment in 1932, but Sai is the first female officer to be commissioned from this prestigious institution. Sai, who has been commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Territorial Army, thus continued a proud family tradition, becoming the fourth generati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commended the vibrant spirit of Nagaland's Hornbill Festival, describing it as a powerful reflection of India's cultural richness and the enduring vitality of its tribal heritage. PM Modi highlighted that North East today represents the face of a new, confident India. Applauding Nagaland's unique cultural identity, PM Modi observed that the State does not merely host a festival; it embodies celebration itself, truly ju ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commended the vibrant spirit of Nagaland's Hornbill Festival, describing it as a powerful reflection of India's cultural richness and the enduring vitality of its tribal heritage. PM Modi highlighted that North East today represents the face of a new, confident India. Applauding Nagaland's unique cultural identity, PM Modi observed that the State does not merely host a festival; it embodies celebration itself, truly ju ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Against the backdrop of launch pads of several terrorists being active across the Line of Control (LoC), the border guards have deployed advanced surveillance equipment and upped the vigil to foil infiltration attempts from across the border, a senior BSF officer said on Sunday. IG BSF Kashmir Frontier Ashok Yadav told reporters that during Operation Sindoor in May, the BSF and Army destroyed many launch pads and forward locations of Pakistan at the Line of Control (LoC). On May 7, t ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 1 (ANI): BSF Inspector General (Kashmir Frontier) Ashok Yadav on Monday during the annual press conference said that security along the Line of Control (LoC) remained tight, with the Border Security Force monitoring all 69 active launching pads across the LoC, where an estimated 100 to 120 terrorists were waiting to infiltrate. He added that the BSF, working with the Army, had neutralised eight terrorists in four infiltration attempts in 2025. Als ...Read More >
India and the United Kingdom will conduct the Ajeya Warrior exercise. The eighth edition takes place from November 17 to 30, 2025, at Rajasthan's Mahajan Field Firing Ranges. This joint military drill aims to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities in semi-urban settings. The exercise strengthens defense cooperation and mutual trust between the Indian and British armies. The 8th edition of the biennial India-UK joint military exercise, Ajeya Warrior, will take place from 17 to 30 November at the ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], November 17 (ANI): The eighth edition of the India-UK Joint Military Exercise "AJEYA WARRIOR-25" commenced on Monday at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The 14-day bilateral exercise is scheduled from November 17-30. According to a release from the Ministry of Defence, the exercise brings together 240 personnel with equal representation from the Indian Army and the British Army. The Indian Army is represented by troops of the Sikh R ...Read More >
Imphal: The Centre intensified counterinsurgency campaigns along the borders in Manipur state sector with the killing of 4 insurgents, injuring one, and arresting five cadres associated with the proscribed United National Kuki Army (UNKA) in the early hours on Tuesday, officials reported. A total of 6 UNKA cadres, including a juvenile, were apprehended along with arms and ammunition in different operations in the Henglep sub-division of Manipur's Churachandpur district, the reports stated. A j ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India Monday briefed the UAE about Operation Sindoor, even as the two countries work to enhance bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration, especially in training and capability enhancement. Visiting UAE commander of land forces, Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, was "briefed in detail" by the Indian Army about the four-day cross-border hostilities with Pakistan in May. "He was also briefed by DG information systems and the Army Design Bureau ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): The visit of Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of United Arab Emirates Land Forces, marked a significant milestone in strengthening the longstanding ties between the armies of two countries, an official statement said. The visit, which saw key engagements between senior leaders and officials from both sides, has further strengthened the foundation for enhanced bilateral military cooperation, exchange and collaboration in areas of strat ...Read More >
New Delhi- A 27-year-old man, who allegedly posed as an Army lieutenant to deceive and rape a woman doctor, has been arrested, police said on Monday. The accused has been identified as Aarav Malik, a resident of Chhattarpur in south Delhi who works as a delivery agent with an e-commerce platform, they said. During interrogation, it was revealed that the accused had purchased the Army uniform online from a shop in Delhi Cantonment area, a senior police officer said. He added that Malik had no c ...Read More >
New Delhi: A 27-year-old govt hospital doctor in south Delhi has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by a man who posed as an Army officer. Police have arrested the man who, it turned out, was a delivery worker with an e-commerce company.The woman said she came in contact with the man on Instagram earlier this year. Over time, communication between the two became frequent and moved to WhatsApp. Between April 30 and Sept 2, he kept up regular communication with her via Instagram and WhatsApp. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) The Army on Monday marked Infantry Day with celebrations across the country and General Upendra Dwivedi laying a wreath at the National War Memorial here. The Army chief laid a wreath at the Amar Chakra of the memorial, honouring the courage and supreme sacrifice of infantry soldiers in the service of the nation. The ceremony was attended by senior Army officers, serving personnel, veterans and families of many bravehearts, the defence ministry said in a statement. Thr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): United Arab Emirates (UAE) Land Forces Commander Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Lawn in New Delhi on Monday, marking the start of his official visit to India. Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, was present during the ceremony. Also Read | LTIMindtree Secures Over USD 100 Million Multi-Year IT Deal With Leading US-Based Chemicals and Polymers Manufacturer. In an X post, the Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of the United Arab Emirates Land Forces, arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day official visit from October 27-28, the Ministry of Defence said in a release on Monday. This high-level visit is set to enhance bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration, particularly in training and capability enhancement. It underscores the continued efforts of both nations to further ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) Maj Gen Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander, United Arab Emirates Land Forces, is currently visiting India aiming to boost bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration, particularly in areas of training and capability enhancement. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome and received a detailed briefing on Operation Sindoor, the defence ministry said on Monday. The Commander of the United Arab Emirates Land Forces is undertaking an officia ...Read More >
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