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New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Mechanised Infantry Regiment of the Indian Army on Thursday marked its 47th Raising Day with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial in New Delhi, paying tributes to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Major General R Premraj, Additional Director General of Mechanised Infantry, along with serving personnel, laid a wreath at the National War Memorial on behalf of all ranks of the Regiment. As part of the Raising ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, an armoured corps officer, will on Wednesday take charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, replacing Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh who will move from New Delhi to Chandimandir as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, as part of a reshuffle in the army's top echelons, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. Seth will be the senior-most officer when army chief General Upendra Dwivedi retires on June 30, making him the ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, a Special Forces officer and former vice-chief of Army Staff, on Wednesday took charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Army's Western Command, headquartered at Chandimandir. He succeeds Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, who retired on Tuesday.The appointment comes at a time of heightened operational focus along India's western front, with the Western Command remaining central to military preparedness along the border wit ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 1 (ANI): Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain assumed command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, on Wednesday. He succeeds Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, who took over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff today. Also Read | CBSE Rolls Out Curriculum on Computational Thinking, AI for Classes 3-8 From 2026-27 Academic Session. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain was commissioned into the MAHAR Regime ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Lt Gen VMB Krishnan on Wednesday assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command, bringing nearly four decades of rich and varied military experience to this critical theatre. He succeeds Lt Gen R C Tiwari, who superannuated on March 31, the defence ministry said. An alumnus of premier military institutions, Lt Gen Krishnan has commanded an infantry battalion and an infantry brigade in the super high-altitude terrain of Siachen. He has al ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain took charge as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command on Wednesday, succeeding Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth who took over as Vice Chief of the Indian Army. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Lieutenant General Jain was commissioned into the MAHAR Regiment in June 1988. Over a career spanning nearly four decades, he has held a wide range of command and staff appointments, a Defence release said. Jain has commanded an ...Read More >
Pune: Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain, AVSM, SM, has assumed command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, on 01 April 2026. He succeeds Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, and AVSM, who has taken over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff today. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain was commissioned into the MAHAR Regiment in June 1988. Over a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades, he has held a wide range of comma ...Read More >
Recalling Operation Sindoor, he said the command successfully thwarted Pakistan's "nefarious" designs and has since maintained a high state of operational readiness. "We are undertaking large-scale procurement of new equipment, including drones and counter-drone systems and wherever needed, we are also manufacturing these items in-house within our own workshops," he told reporters at the Army's Western Command Headquarters in Chandimandir in Panchkula. He also acknowledged the command's role i ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army will witness a reshuffle at the top level on Wednesday as heads of two key commands -- Western and Eastern -- retired on Tuesday.Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, the general officer commanding-in-chief (GoC-in-C) of the Army's Western Command, retired after a distinguished 40-year career. He earlier served as Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) at IHQ of the defence ministry (Army). Prior to that, he was General Officer Commanding of the Army's I Corps, a premier ...Read More >
The LMGs were handed over at the company's small arms complex in Gwalior. Gwalior: The Indian Army received the first batch of 2,000 indigenously manufactured 'Prahar' light machine guns (LMGs) from Adani Defence and Aerospace in partnership with Israel Weapon Industries on Saturday. The 7.62 mm-calibre weapons are part of a larger order of over 40,000 guns and have been produced in India under the 'Make in India' programme. With the delivery completed 11 months ahead of schedule, the LMGs w ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], March 30 (ANI): Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, will superannuate from the Indian Army on March 31, bringing to a close an illustrious military career spanning over four decades. Commissioned into the 23rd Battalion of the Rajput Regiment in June 1986, Lt Gen Katiyar has served across diverse and challenging operational environments, including the Siachen Glacier, the Line of Control and the Line of Actu ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], March 30 (ANI): Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, will superannuate from the Indian Army on March 31, bringing to a close an illustrious military career spanning over four decades. Commissioned into the 23rd Battalion of the Rajput Regiment in June 1986, Lt Gen Katiyar has served across diverse and challenging operational environments, including the Siachen Glacier, the Line of Control and the Line of Actu ...Read More >
Pune: Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Tuesday said India holds superiority over Pakistan in terms of the Army size, but Operation Sindoor clearly established that future conflicts are going to be largely in the domain of air power and missiles. "As far as the Army is concerned, we have a strength of 12 lakh to 15 lakh, while Pakistan has 5 lakh to 6 lakh personnel. But it (large size) has no meaning because that kind of war (on the ground) will not happen now," he argued. Talking to ...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 >
Srinagar- An army soldier was killed during blasting for road construction in the Putaha Khan Gali area of Trehgam, in the North Kashmir district of Kupwara. A senior police officer said that an explosion was used for road construction, which accidentally critically injured an army soldier. He was immediately shifted to Drugmulla Military Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead, reported news agency GNS. The deceased army soldier has been identified as Havildar Zubair Ahmad of 13 J&K ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: In a major inter-state operation carried out in coordination with central agencies, Punjab Police have arrested two gangster-turned-terrorists linked to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) from Mumbai, officials said on Monday. The arrested men have been identified as Sajan Masih, a resident of Veroke village in Gurdaspur district, and Sukhdev Kumar alias Munish Bedi, a resident of Lahori Gate in Amritsar. Both were allegedly operating from overseas locations before ...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, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Infantry Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh, honouring the indomitable spirit, courage, and valour of the Infantry -- the backbone of the Indian Army, officials said on Sunday. The day marked a deep sense of pride and gratitude toward the soldiers who have stood steadfast in defending the nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity. To commemorate the occasion, an Infantry Day Run was organised at M ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 27 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday extended profound tribute to the nation's infantry personnel, saluting their supreme courage and unmatched commitment to safeguarding India's frontiers. In a post on X, Khandu lauded the infantry for embodying patriotism in its highest form and standing as the first line of defence of the nation. "On the occasion of Infantry Day, we pay solemn tribute to the indomitable spirit, courage, and sacrifice of our infantry personnel, the sentinel ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday saluted the courage and supreme sacrifice of Infantry soldiers, who laid down their lives in the service of the nation, on the occasion of Infantry Day. "On Infantry Day, we honour the unwavering bravery and dedication of the Infantry. Their commitment to safeguarding our nation stands as a beacon of strength and sacrifice. Each soldier embodies the highest ideals of valour and service, inspiring every Indian," said PM Modi in a messa ...Read More >
Three hundred eighty infantry battalions of the Indian Army have been equipped with drone platoons while elite commando units are being raised as part of a modernisation drive to bolster the force's combat capabilities along the northern and western frontiers. IMAGE: An Army personnel operates a drone to locate stranded civilians following cloudburst, at Dharali in Uttarkashi. Photograph: @adgpi X/ANI Photo Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, the director general of infantry, said this while highlighting steps ...Read More >
The Indian Army is on the brink of a major enhancement to its firepower, announcing a deal to procure 4.25 lakh innovative carbines at an investment of Rs 2,700 crore. Bharat Forge and PLR Systems are at the helm of this significant supply agreement, designed to boost the operational capabilities of troops. In a major success for the indigenously-produced rifles, the Indian Army has signed a contract to buy 4.25 lakh close-quarter carbines, of which 2.5 lakh would be supplied by Bharat Forge, w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): The Indian Army is gearing up for a major transformation with the introduction of Bhairav battalions and Ashni drone platoons. The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is to be ready for deployment on November 1, said Director General Infantry, Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, on Wednesday. Also Read | Darjeeling Road Accident: 4 Killed, 16 Injured As Vehicle Falls Into Gorge in West Bengal District. The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is set to be ready for depl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): The Indian Army is gearing up for a major transformation with the introduction of Bhairav battalions and Ashni drone platoons. The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is to be ready for deployment on November 1, said Director General Infantry, Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, on Wednesday. The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is set to be ready for deployment on November 1, with 25 such battalions planned to be raised in the next six months. Each battalion will co ...Read More >
New Delhi: Three hundred eighty infantry battalions of the Indian Army have been equipped with drone platoons while elite commando units are being raised as part of a modernisation drive to bolster the force's combat capabilities along the northern and western frontiers. Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, the director general of infantry, said this while highlighting steps to enhance the strike capabilities of the infantry units. The Army is also procuring 4.25 lakh battle carbines at a cost of Rs 2,770 crore ...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, 198 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bangladesh, which is facing turmoil following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, is now cozying up to Turkey. Turkey roped in Bangladesh at the behest of the ISI, Pakistan, with the broader intention of attracting the South Asian Muslim community. The Jamaat-e-Islami, at the behest of the ISI, coaxed the Muhammad Yunus government to stitch a closer alliance with Turkey. The intention is to ensure that there is a flow of funds and arms, and ammunition fr ...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 Manage ...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 Manage ...Read More >
Naraingarh (Ambala): "The next war will be fought with thousands of drones," said Western Command chief Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, as the Indian Army pushes to make drone operation a core skill for every soldier. Lessons from Operation Sindoor, where unmanned systems were deployed extensively, accelerated a doctrinal shift, with drones now treated not as support tools, but as frontline force multipliers.According to Katiyar, drones were used extensively in Operation Sindoor, teaching hard lesso ...Read More >
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