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Filmmaker Zack Snyder lauded Huma Qureshi's talent and pure brilliance on screen. The actress played Geeta Ranjan in Snyder's 2021 film 'Army Of The Dead'. Acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Zack Snyder has heaped praise on Indian actress Huma Qureshi, calling her "one of the most amazing actors" he has had the pleasure of working with on "Army Of The Dead." Snyder took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of Huma, who played Geeta Ranjan in the 2021 post-apocalyptic zombie heist film directed b ...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 >
Mumbai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Zack Snyder has heaped praise on Indian actress Huma Qureshi, calling her "one of the most amazing actors" he has had the pleasure of working with on "Army Of The Dead." Snyder took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of Huma, who played Geeta Ranjan in the 2021 post-apocalyptic zombie heist film directed by him. He wrote: "@iamhumaq -- one of the most amazing actors I've had the pleasure of working with on Army of the Dead. T ...Read More >
A 70-year-old retired Army Brigadier died in Dehradun on Monday morning after being hit by a bullet when an occupant of a car fired at another vehicle in the middle of a high-speed chase triggered by a late-night brawl at a club in the city, police said. This is the latest in a string of crimes in the Uttarakhand capital, once known for its serenity and quiet lifestyle. Two groups of 10 men got into an altercation inside the Gen-Z club on Mussoorie Road on Sunday night. One group of six people ...Read More >
Surya Kant stressed expanding paralegal volunteers within Army units to improve legal aid access for soldiers, highlighting constitutional rights and technology use. He underscored initiatives supporting armed forces families and justice delivery in remote areas like Ladakh Leh: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has emphasised the need to strengthen the paralegal workforce by encouraging the inclusion of trained volunteers within Army units, particularly ex-servicemen willing to contrib ...Read More >
Leh, Mar 30 (PTI) Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has emphasised the need to strengthen the paralegal workforce by encouraging the inclusion of trained volunteers within Army units, particularly ex-servicemen willing to contribute to legal aid services. Justice Kant asserted that justice must reach every soldier, reiterating that access to justice under Article 39A of the Constitution is a fundamental right. The CJI was interacting with the officers and soldiers of Leh-based Fire and ...Read More >
Dehradun, Mar 30 (PTI) A routine morning walk turned fatal for a retired Army brigadier in Dehradun on Monday after he was caught in a crossfire between occupants of two cars who allegedly opened fire following a dispute over giving way on the road, police said. The incident occurred in Johri village on Mussoorie Road in the Rajpur area early Monday when an argument over a passing manoeuvre broke out between the occupants of a Delhi-registered Fortuner and a Scorpio N, officials said. Accordin ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 30 (PTI) The bodies of two teenage boys, who drowned in the Tawi River here on Sunday, were retrieved by rescuers on Monday, while a search was underway to trace a third boy who also drowned with them, officials said. The three boys - Bavish Koul (15), Sonam Dutt (16) and Aditya Pandit (15), all belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit community - were swept away by a strong current near the Nagrota Sainik School on the outskirts of Jammu on Sunday evening. Teams from the police, NDRF, SDRF ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian Navy is set to enhance its surveillance capabilities with the induction of indigenous aircraft, said Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on Wednesday. Speaking to ANI, Admiral Tripathi said that the Navy is acquiring 31 MQ-9 drones, with 15 for the Navy and eight each for the Army and Air Force. He added that the Navy is also teaming up with the Coast Guard to procure the C-295 base aircraft. Furthermore, Admiral Tripathi said the Navy is cons ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a boost to India's rotary wing combat capabilities, the Army is set to get delivery of three remaining Apache AH-64 attack helicopters from US, while the Navy will commission its second squadron of MH-60R Seahawk submarine-hunting choppers this week.The induction of these much-delayed American helicopters will plug existing operational gaps but the real punch will come when the Army and IAF begin getting 156 indigenous 'Prachand' light combat helicopters from 2028 onwards.Armed for ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian Army has received the remaining three Boeing Apache attack helicopters, which will soon join the Army's 451 Army Aviation Squadron based in Jodhpur. According to the Army, the helicopters will be deployed in Jodhpur after assembly, joint inspections and completion of other formalities in the coming days. The helicopters were brought to India aboard an Antonov An-124 aircraft. Also Read | Payal Gaming Viral Video Real or Fake? Payal Dhare Fans Cl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian Army has received the remaining three Boeing Apache attack helicopters, which will soon join the Army's 451 Army Aviation Squadron based in Jodhpur. According to the Army, the helicopters will be deployed in Jodhpur after assembly, joint inspections and completion of other formalities in the coming days. The helicopters were brought to India aboard an Antonov An-124 aircraft. India had earlier received the initial three Apache helicopters in Jul ...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 >
Eutelsat said that with the deployment of high-speed and low-latency LEO services, the Indian Army has been able to re-establish reliable communications in regions where terrestrial networks have been severely disrupted. NEW DELHI: Eutelsat, along with its Indian telecom partner Bharti Airtel, said on Monday that it is extending the OneWeb low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to bolster the Indian Army's ongoing relief operations in flood-affected areas of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizen ...Read More >
A Jammu and Kashmir Police Special Operations Group member has died during an ongoing encounter in Udhampur district. The clash began when security forces launched a search operation in the Soan-Martha area. The officer was critically injured and later succumbed. A terrorist is believed to be wounded in the exchange. The operation continues. Srinagar: A member of the J&K Police's special operation group was killed in an ongoing encounter in Udhampur district on Monday evening. Officials informe ...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 >
The Indian Army organised the Vijay Diwas 'At Home' at the Army House on Monday (December 15, 2025), to commemorate Vijay Diwas, marking the decisive victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 War. The event was attended by President Droupadi Murmu. The Defence Ministry said that the celebrations featured a showcase of indigenously developed technologies and niche capabilities, highlighting the Indian Army's steady transformation into a modern, innovative and self-reliant force. The displa ...Read More >
As India celebrated Vijay Diwas (Victory Day) today (16 December), the Indian Army marked the victory of allied forces over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which led to the birth of Bangladesh, by showcasing its transformation since that landmark event into a modern-day force using home-grown warfare technologies and innovations through drone and artificial intelligence. Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi opened an exhibition during an "at home" event on the eve of Vijay Diwas in New Delhi yesterday that ...Read More >
Jammu, Dec 16 (PTI) Security forces intensified search for three terrorists in a village in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, a day after a policeman was killed in a gunfight there, officials said. During the encounter in Soan village of Majalta area on Monday, one terrorist was believed to have been injured, while two policemen suffered minor bullet wounds. Speaking to reporters at Udhampur, Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti said that the search operation ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) As India marked Vijay Diwas on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the bravehearts who lost their lives in the line of duty during the 1971 war, ensuring the historic win. 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 93,000 Pakistani sold ...Read More >
New Delhi: As India marked Vijay Diwas on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the bravehearts who lost their lives in the line of duty during the 1971 war, ensuring the historic win. 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 93,000 Pakistani soldiers to the Indian Armed ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of the 54th Vijay Diwas through a social media post. In a post in X, PM Modi remembered the courageous armed forces who fought tooth and nail in the 1971 war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh. He paid tribute to the unmatched spirit of nationalism of the brave soldiers, Also Read | VB-G RAM G Bill 2025: 5 Key Changes in India's Rural Employment Law Replacing MGNREGA. "On Vija ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of the 54th Vijay Diwas through a social media post. In a post in X, PM Modi remembered the courageous armed forces who fought tooth and nail in the 1971 war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh. He paid tribute to the unmatched spirit of nationalism of the brave soldiers, "On Vijay Diwas, we remember the brave soldiers whose courage and sacrifice ensured India had a historic vic ...Read More >
The Indian Army showcased a Turkish Yiha drone downed during Operation Sindoor. Pakistan deployed these kamikaze drones against Indian installations. The displayed drone, launched from Lahore, was targeting Jalandhar. It carried 10 kg of explosives and was intercepted by Army Air Defence. India destroyed numerous such drones during recent hostilities. Vijay Diwas commemorates the 1971 war. New Delhi, The Indian Army on Monday displayed a reconstructed Turkish armed drone Yiha, which was shot do ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Army on Monday (December 15) displayed a Turkish-made drone that was shot down during recent military clashes with Pakistan. Held ahead of Vijay Diwas, the unveiling highlighted the drone's origins and the threat it posed, offering a rare glimpse into the advanced unmanned aerial vehicles used in cross-border operations. The drone was shot down on May 10, the final day of the four-day Operation Sindoor. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi was present during the display, whi ...Read More >
JAMMU: A terrorist was believed to be injured in an encounter with security forces in a remote forest village in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening, officials said. The gunfight has stopped but the area has been put under tight security cordon and all escape routes have been plugged to neutralize the holed-up terrorists, the officials said. The gunfight started at village Soan in Majalta area of the hilly district when security forces launched a search operation following ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) From various AI-based platforms to a drone analysis system that studies recovered drones for extracting useful information, the Indian Army showcased a range of indigenously developed technologies here on the eve of 'Vijay Diwas' on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu attended an 'At Home' event hosted at the Army House by Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, officials said. The occasion featured an "impressive showcase of indigenously developed technologies and niche capabilit ...Read More >
Jammu, Dec 15 (PTI) A policeman was killed and a terrorist believed to be injured in a gunfight in a remote forest village in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening, officials said. The gunfight has stopped but the area has been put under tight security cordon and all escape routes have been plugged to neutralize the holed-up terrorists, the officials said. The encounter erupted at village Soan in Majalta area of the hilly district when security forces launched a search opera ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed a comprehensive chargesheet against six people and two terrorist organisations, Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and its shadow outfit TRF, in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 25 tourists and a local pony operator. The 1,597-page chargesheet, filed by the NIA before a special court, details the deep conspiracy traced back to Pakistan, which the probe agency said has been "unabatedly sponsoring terrorism ...Read More >
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