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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

Army mulls establishing 'trial parks' for industry offerings: Lt Gen Saha

This initiative will benefit the industry, users and Army, the Deputy Chief of Army Staff said

Army kills terrorist after infiltration bid

One terrorist was eliminated while rest fled towards Pakistan, says Defence Ministry spokesperson

After BSF, CRPF troopers, army man complains about harassment by seniors

Lance Naik Pratap alleged that soldiers are being exploited by the army officers

Army won't shy away from flexing its muscles, if need be: Gen Bipin Rawat

Gen Rawat had superseded two senior most Lt Generals -- Praveen Bakshi and P M Hariz

J&K: Militants attack army convoy in Pampore, 3 jawans killed

Security forces have cordoned off adjoining residential area and launched search operation, official said