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Kulgam encounter: Security forces seize explosives; militants escape

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the Damhal Hanjipora area during the night after receiving specific information about the presence of militants there

234 Indians evacuated from Iran, quarantined at army camp in Jaisalmer

The centre is fully equipped and a functional facility to help Indian citizens undertake the mandatory quarantine period under the supervision of skilled medical authorities

Army reluctant to buy India-made Arjun tank, prefers Russian T-90S

The army continues to block the indigenous Arjun tank even though, in a comparative trial, conducted in the Rajasthan desert in March 2010, the Arjun proved equal to, or better than, the Russian T-90S

Rafale vendor Thales, MKU to jointly develop night vision device for army

The two companies have further strengthened the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in 2018 for strategic co-operation on developing optronic devices

Pension outlay for Army in Budget is unsustainable: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

Army consists of two categories, officers and jawans, and the former can retire between 54-58 years of age

Indian Army may prune its sniper rifle requirement, reduce orders by 70%

The 1.3 million-strong Indian Army's previous efforts to buy 5,720 sniper rifles in a process that began in February 2018 was scrapped in July this year

Chopper carrying Northern Army Commander crash lands in J&K, no casualties

The Advanced Light Helicopter was on its way from forward area in Jammu to Srinagar when it developed a snag and had to crash land at Bedar area in Poonch district

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over 'unprovoked' ceasefire violations

Faisal claimed that in the most recent ceasefire violations on September 6 in Khuiratta Sector of the LoC, the Indian forces targeted civilian participants

Life in cantonment

The lure of the Army remains strong among children of defence personnel

Army reported 259 cases of suspected suicides during 2016-18: Govt

The Army also reported four cases of fratricide

BAT attack foiled along LoC, two Pakistani soldiers killed, says Army

The spokesman said the fire-fight initiated by Pakistan was given strong retaliation by the Indian Army and the exchange of fire continued the whole night

Thai protesters cut power to govt HQ, ask army to step in

Thai protesters cut power to govt HQ, ask army to step in

Army wants conversion of cantonments into exclusive military stations: Govt

Asked whether the government has plans to abolish the cantonments, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said there is no such proposal

Govt clears list of clothing items soldiers can buy with special allowance

The clothing allowance was recommended by the Seventh Pay Commission

Army looking at larger talent pool, younger officers for crucial tasks

The top brass of the Army has also decided to sternly tackle incidents of indiscipline

Mohan Bhagwat is right: Army not ready for war and defence budget no good

No funding for changed approach to warfighting in a nuclearised backdrop that has birthed the Cold Start doctrine

Army rejects indigenously-built rifles for 2nd year in a row

Cites poor quality and ineffective firepower

Two militants, 2 soldiers die as Army foils infiltration bid in J&K

Two terrorists tried to infiltrate the LoC in Naugam sector

Army orders Court of Inquiry into 'human shield' incident

Army sources said the CoI has been given one month's time to complete the probe

Sahayaks in army not to be employed for menial tasks, says govt

Assertion comes in the back of controversy over use of helpers by some officers as their servants