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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: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday declared 2025 as one of the most successful years in preventing militant infiltration along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir Valley, with only four intrusion attempts recorded so far -- two before and two after Operation Sindoor in May. Addressing the media on the occasion of the force's 61st Raising Day here, Inspector General (IG) BSF Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yadav, said all four attempts were comprehensively failed after killing eight in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 1 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider the objections of parents of Major Mohit Sharma, who was killed during a counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir, while granting certification to the film 'Dhurandhar'. The Ranveer Singh-starrer is scheduled to be released on December 5. Justice Sachin Datta directed the CBFC to consider and examine the grievances raised by the parents before deciding on the film cert ...Read More >
While there is no official confirmation yet on Exercise Cope India - the exercise involving QUAD countries, India, United States, Japan, and Australia - the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) are currently engaged in a bilateral air exercise in India. The USAF is fielding its long-range strategic bomber, the B-1B Lancer, for the drills. The exercise commenced on November 10 and will continue till November 13. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued in advance, restrictin ...Read More >
Porbandar, Nov 13 (PTI) Exercise Trishul has set new benchmarks in jointness and interoperability and "we go back much stronger out of it", top Indian military commanders said on Thursday. The nearly two-week-long mega tri-service exercise will draw to a close after the culmination of a final amphibian exercise, Amphex 2025, currently underway at Madhavpur Beach off Saurashtra Coast in Gujarat. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command; Vice-Admiral Krishna Swam ...Read More >
Kolkata: Most fans of 'Sholay' are aware that Satyajit Ray had cast Amjad Khan in his 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi' after being overwhelmed by his performance in Ramesh Sippy's 'Sholay'. Ray had famously spoken about how had wanted to cast Amjad Khan in a role that went against his grain to see how it works. On Friday, when Sippy delivered the Satyajit Ray Memorial Lecture, the audience also got to know from Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) chairperson Goutam Ghose that Ray had said "it ('Shol ...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, Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress has reignited its campaign to abolish the Agniveer short-term military recruitment scheme, branding it a "grave danger" to national security, youth employment, and armed forces morale. At a press briefing at AICC headquarters, Col (retd) Rohit Chaudhary, Chairman of the Ex-Servicemen Department, launched "Jai Jawan Campaign Part 2", pledging to regularise all Agniveers and reinstate permanent pensionable service. Introduced in 2022, Agniveer enli ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) The Centre has asked all states and Union territories to ensure the recruitment of ex-Agniveers into private security agencies and training institutes as they have experience working in the armed forces, officials said on Tuesday. The Ministry of Home Affairs communication has been sent to all states and UTs as part of the further career progression of ex-Agniveers on completion of their term with the armed forces. In June 2022, the government rolled out the Agnipath re ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged India to prepare for war-like situations, emphasizing indigenous military foundations. He highlighted the need for self-reliance in defence production, citing recent cross-border hostilities as a reminder of potential threats. Singh stressed that indigenisation is crucial to navigate global uncertainties and redefine India's security strategy. NEW DELHI: India needs to be "ready for a war-like situation", with military preparedness being based on indigenous ...Read More >
A full bench of the Delhi high court has sought the Union defence ministry's stance on whether the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has the authority to assess the constitutionality of the provision in the Navy Act that excludes transgender individuals from being eligible for appointment in the Navy. The provision, Section 9, specifies the eligibility criteria for joining the Indian Navy or the Indian Naval Reserve Forces, stipulating that only Indian citizens can be appointed. It further provides t ...Read More >
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar pointed out flaws in the United Nations. He stated that debates are polarized and reforms face obstruction. Jaishankar also mentioned the UN's response to terrorism exposes credibility gaps. Despite these issues, he emphasized India's strong commitment to multilateralism and supporting the UN for peace and development. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday highlighted United Nations' credibility gaps mentioning that debates are becoming increasi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that 'all is not well' within the United Nations and that its decisions do not address global priorities. He pointed out how a UN Security Council member protected the terror group that claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Jaishankar Speaks at UN's 80th Anniversary Event While launching a postage stamp to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in New Delhi on Friday, EAM Jaishankar recalled ...Read More >
In a significant move, India's Defence Ministry has authorized an expansive ₹79,000 crore procurement plan. This initiative marks the beginning of production for four large amphibious warships within the country's borders. The Defence Acquisition Council has also given the nod for advanced anti-tank missiles, cutting-edge high mobility vehicles, and a next-gen long-range drone. The defence ministry has given the go-ahead for procurement worth ₹79,000 crore, including four large amphibious wa ...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 >
A proposal to raise the Agniveer retention rate from the current 25 per cent to up to 75 per cent, along with measures to enhance jointness among the three services and review the implementation of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, are likely to be among the key issues on the agenda at the Army Commanders Conference in Jaisalmer starting Thursday, The Indian Express has learnt. The first batch of Agniveers will complete their four-year tenure next year and, therefore, their retention is on the agenda. ...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 >
Dhaka/New Delhi: Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal prosecution team on Tuesday warned the army that 15 of their serving officers will be declared "fugitives" unless they were produced in court on Wednesday. "If they fail to appear or are not produced tomorrow, the tribunal will set a new date, and notices with their summons will be published in two newspapers. Non-appearance on that date would lead to them being declared absconding," ICT-BD Prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim told reporters. He ...Read More >
Dhaka/New Delhi, Oct 21 (PTI) Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal prosecution team on Tuesday warned the army that 15 of their serving officers will be declared "fugitives" unless they were produced in court on Wednesday. "If they fail to appear or are not produced tomorrow, the tribunal will set a new date, and notices with their summons will be published in two newspapers. Non-appearance on that date would lead to them being declared absconding," ICT-BD Prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim told re ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasized the importance of unity between the Army and police in ensuring national security, saying that both forces share the same spirit in safeguarding the country. Addressing the Police Commemoration Day programme at the National Police Memorial in national capital, Singh drew from his experience as a former Home Minister and his current role as Defence Minister, highlighting the critical roles both the police a ...Read More >
Ladakh's Lt Governor, Kavinder Gupta, celebrated Diwali with Indian Army personnel, saluting their bravery and dedication. Emphasizing their sacrifices, he praised their role in national security and highlighted their exemplary courage during the Kargil War and in extreme conditions at Siachen Glacier. He urged national unity and development. Kavinder Gupta, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, ushered in Diwali festivities with Indian Army personnel, honoring their service and sacrifice. The eve ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 20: Security forces in South Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday successfully detected and destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Heff area, preventing a potential terrorist attack. As per the Army, the IED was spotted during a routine security sweep by patrolling personnel. As a precaution, traffic on the nearby road was immediately halted to ensure civilian safety. "Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was deployed to the site and carried out a controlled explosion to neut ...Read More >
Leh: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today celebrated Diwali with jawans of the Indian Army posted in Ladakh. In an event organised by Fire & Fury Corps at Rinchen Auditorium, the Lt Governor was joined by Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 14 Corps; Major General Praveen Chhabra, General Officer Commanding, 72 Sub Area; Brigadier Umesh Parab and Brigadier Ajay Katoch in celebrating the festival with uniformed services. Wishing the jawans on ...Read More >
Leh, Oct 20 (PTI) Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday celebrated Diwali with army personnel here and hailed their contribution in safeguarding the borders of the country. He reiterated the commitment of the central government and his administration to the welfare of the armed forces and ex-servicemen, along with their family members. The Lt Governor was joined by General Officer Commanding, 14 Corps Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding and 72 Sub Area Maj Gen Praveen Chhabr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct. 20 (Agencies)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indian Armed Forces, spending the festival of lights this year with Navy personnel aboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar (Karnataka) this morning. Addressing hundreds of sailors, PM Modi said he was "fortunate to celebrate the holy festival" with the brave protectors of the nation. "Today is an amazing day -- a memorable sight. On one side, I have the vast ocean ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu, on Thursday, reaffirmed India's commitment to multilateralism and the principles enshrined in the United Nations charter. Addressing the chiefs and vice-chiefs of the armies of different countries, who, along with their spouses, called on her while participating in the Army Chiefs' Conclave for United Nations Troop Contributing Countries, President Murmu described them as proud representatives of the best values and ethos of their respective nations. "You al ...Read More >
Pune: Olympian Balraj Panwar nailed his first medal at the continental level with the single scull gold as India wrapped up their campaign in the Asian Rowing Championships in Vietnam on a high on Sunday.Balraj clocked 7 minutes 37.80 seconds to top the 2 kilometre race ahead of Iraq's Bakr Shihab Ahmed Al-Dulami (7:38.99) and Indonesia's Memo (7:47.05) at the Gia Dam River course in Hai Phong.The Indian contingent also grabbed silver in men's double scull, lightweight men's quadruple scull and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Afghanistan, once described as the 'geographical pivot of history', is once again living up to that reputation as signs of the return of the Cold War could be seen on the Afghan horizon. In the rivalry between the British and Russian empires in the 19th century, called the 'Great Game', Afghanistan was the key to Central Asia, and was eventually looked upon as a buffer between the two competing powers. The emergence of the Kabul Emirate in 2021 has again crea ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles at the BrahMos Aerospace Production Unit in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' mission. He stated that every part of Pakistan is now within the missile's range and highlighted their impact during Operation Sindoor, saying the operation served as a warning of India's growing missile capabilities. Every inch of Pakistani territory is now within the reach of India's BrahMos missiles, said ...Read More >
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