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Siachen Day: Indian Army honours bravehearts of world's highest battlefield

The day marks the historic launch of Operation Meghdoot in 1984, when the Indian Army established full control over the Siachen Glacier

Army JCO killed in encounter along LoC in Jammu, infiltration bid foiled

A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army was killed in an encounter with terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector here, but their infiltration bid was thwarted, officials said on Saturday. They said alert army troops picked up the movement of a group of heavily armed terrorists near a stream in a forward forest setting in the Keri Bhattal area late Friday night, and challenged them, leading to a fierce gun fight which continued for quite some time A JCO was injured in the encounter and later succumbed to injuries, the officials said, adding the whole area has been cordoned off with deployment of reinforcements and a search operation was underway when last reports were received. In the same area on February 11, two Army personnel, including a captain, were killed and another was injured when terrorists set off an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The latest incident comes two days after the India and Pakistan held a brigade commander-level flag meetin

Two terrorists killed in J&K's Kishtwar, combing ops underway in Udhampur

One terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Friday while a separate operation to track down a group of three terrorists is underway in Udhampur district, Army officials said. The security agencies have expanded the scope of surveillance to the Bhaderwah area of Doda district to track the terrorists potentially moving between different locations in the hilly districts of the Jammu region. Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Kishtwar-Doda-Ramban Range, Shridhar Patil said the operations in the region have been going on for the past three days. "One terrorist was eliminated this morning", he told reporters in Kishtwar. Other terrorists in the region are trapped and the operation will continue until they are all eliminated, he added. According to the officials, the encounter in Kishtwar broke out during an intelligence-based search-and-destroy operation launched jointly by Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Chatru forest

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi reviews preparedness of Vajra, Dagger Divisions

During his visit, General Dwivedi assessed the ongoing readiness measures and was given a comprehensive overview of the strategic roles played by the two formations

Memorial signboard honouring late Army Officer stolen in Faridabad

Lt Col Sharma was a pilot in the Army Aviation Corps who died on January 26, 2021, after his helicopter faced a technical malfunction during a night patrol

Indian rescue team's valour shines amid devastation after Myanmar quake

Indian personnel are tirelessly conducting relief and rescue operations in quake-struck Mandalay, braving the stench of death to recover bodies from the rubble. Amid the devastation, a story of faith and resilience emergedone that will be etched in the memory of those who witnessed it. It was the sacred hour of Alvida Namaz of Ramzan when the catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar last Friday, the death toll of which has risen to more than 3,000. Near Street 86A in the former royal capital of Mandalay, a devout Muslim woman and young child, among others, were deep in prayer, unaware of the disaster unfolding around them. "We men were performing Alvida Jumme ki Namaz at the mosque while women and children were praying in their respective homes in the society," Aadam Hussein, 65, told PTI. "Within moments, the ground convulsed violently, reducing a residential complex with around 50 people, mostly women and children, to ruins and leaving destruction in its wake," he ...

Pakistan Army violates ceasefire by crossing Line of Control in Poonch

The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire in Krishna Ghati sector of the Poonch district unprovoked, triggering a 'controlled and calibrated' retaliation by the Indian Army

Lt Gen PK Mishra replaces Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva as GOC of 16 Corps

Lieutenant General P K Mishra assumed command as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 16 Corps on Monday, urging troops to prioritise operational preparedness and ensure peace. He succeeded Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, who served as GOC of the elite White Knight Corps (16 Corps) since January 1 last year. The Corps oversees the operational area of the Jammu region, south of the Pir Panjal range. "Lt Gen P K Mishra has assumed command of the White Knight Corps from Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva," the White Knight Corps said on X. The Corps Commander encouraged all personnel to maintain the highest standards of operational excellence and continue promoting peace and stability in the region.

Gunshots fired in Kathua during search for terrorists, night cordon laid

Security forces have intensified their search for the three, bolstered by aerial surveillance and sniffer dogs

Bodies of 3 cops found as Kathua encounter continues; DGP warns terrorists

The bodies of three of the four Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel killed in an encounter with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were retrieved on Friday as the fierce gunfight between security forces and the ultras entered its second day in the remote forested region of Jammu's Kathua, officials said here. Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat confirmed that this was the same group of terrorists that was intercepted in Saniyal village in the Hiranagar sector on March 23, but managed to escape, while resolving that his force will not sleep or take rest till all terror groups are appropriately dealt with. The operation, centred near Jakhole village in the Ghati Juthana area of Rajbagh, began on Thursday morning following intensified police operations against recently-infiltrated terrorists from across the International Border in the Hiranagar sector. The encounter has resulted in the deaths of four police personnel and two JeM terrorists, while seven ...

Indian Army successfully tests kamikaze drone with anti-tank munition

Fleur-De-Lis Brigade marks a milestone in drone warfare by developing, testing, and validating India's first FPV drone with impact-based, kamikaze-role anti-tank munition

Body of 4th cop sighted as security forces resume operation in J&K's Kathua

This is the fourth cop to be have died in the gunfight in which three terrorists are also confirmed to have been killed, officials said

Three terrorists, three cops killed in day-long gunfight in J&K's Kathua

A fierce gun battle in a remote forested area of Kathua district has left two terrorists dead and five security personnel injured as the security forces intensified their operation to neutralise an infiltrating group of about five militants, officials said on Thursday. It was not immediately clear whether it was the same group that had been evading an earlier cordon in Sanyal forest of Kathua region or another batch of freshly infiltrated terrorists. The encounter triggered intense firing and explosions, the officials said. The gunfight, centred near Jakhole village in the Ghati Juthana area of Rajbagh, involved a group of approximately five terrorists and an initial exchange of gunfire resulted in injuries to Special Police Officer Bharat Chalotra, who sustained facial wounds. He was treated at a Kathua hospital before being transferred to Government Medical College Hospital in Jammu, where his condition was stated to be stable. The officials said that two terrorists were killed

Army chief urges officers to be proactive against emerging security threats

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi has highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, the "strategic challenges" facing India and the need for jointness and synergy in the armed forces. He said this in his address to student officers from the armed forces undergoing the 80th Staff Course and the permanent staff at Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, the defence ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. The Army chief also urged officers to remain proactive in their approach to "emerging security threats" and to embrace innovation in military planning and operations. He commended the DSSC for its pivotal role in grooming future military leaders and emphasised the importance of professional military education in enhancing operational preparedness and decision making capabilities. Gen Dwivedi underscored the significance of leadership, adaptability and technological integration in modern warfare. During his visit, he also interacted with faculty members, discussing key aspec

Search operation to track terrorists enters fourth day in J&K's Kathua

A massive multi-tier combing operation to track down a group of infiltrating terrorists continued for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday in forested areas of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. A local woman informed the police on Tuesday that two men in army uniform asked her for water while they were having food in the Ding Amb belt of the district, prompting the area to be cordoned off. "They took water and headed towards the nearby forest area," Darshana Devi said. Security has been intensified along the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway in the Samba-Kathua section, with increased vigilance on border roads, officials said. The search operation is concurrently underway in multiple areas from Sanyal to Ding Amb and beyond, covering several kilometers. The operation involving the army, NSG, BSF, police, Special Operation Group, and CRPF armed with technical and surveillance equipment, is supported by helicopter, UAVs, drones, bulletproof vehicles, and sniffer dogs. Security

Army colonel assault: HC orders Punjab govt to submit reply by March 28

Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday directed the Punjab government to file a detailed reply by March 28, asking it to explain the delay in the registration of an FIR in the army colonel assault case. The high court asked the government to name the officer who was informed by the petitioner about the incident and the reasons for the officer's refusal to take action and register an FIR. "An explanation for the delay in registering the FIR, despite the availability of medico-legal reports on record, along with detailed statement of the petitioner dated March 14, 2025, as well as comprehensive text message to Nanak Singh, senior superintendent of police, Patiala...," a bench of Justice Sandeep Moudgil said and directed the Punjab government to file a detailed reply by Friday, the next date of hearing. Colonel Bath, who has accused 12 Punjab Police personnel of assaulting him and his son over a parking dispute, on Monday filed a plea in the high court, seeking transfer of the probe

Army refutes Chinese drone hijack claim, warns against misinformation

Following uproar over reports of a Chinese drone hijack, the Army dismissed the claims as baseless and factually incorrect, urging media and users to avoid unverified content online

'Survival in today's battlespace.... about those who can adapt': CDS

The CDS, in his talk on national security architecture and change management in the Year of Defence Reforms, gave a deep insight into the functioning of the Department of Military affairs

Assam Rifles Raising Day 2025: What is it and why is it celebrated today?

Assam Rifles, one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India, is celebrating 190th Raising Day today. The force is responsible for border security, counter-insurgency, and maintaining law and order

J&K police, army intensify joint operation to hunt terrorists in Kathua

Security personnel has deployed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in continuation of the cordon and search operation in the Saniyal area of Hiranagar in the Kathua region of Jammu and Kashmir to track down terrorists following intelligence inputs about their presence.The joint operation, involving Jammu and Kashmir Police and troops of the Rising Star Corps, was launched late last night in response to the reports.According to officials, the operation began on the night of March 23 after credible intelligence indicated terrorist activity in the region."Based on Intelligence Input regarding presence of terrorists, a Joint Operation has been launched by @JmuKmrPolice & troops of #RisingStar Corps on 23 Mar 25 in general area Saniyal #Hiranagar. Operations in Progress," the Rising Star Corps, Indian Army, stated in a post on X.The operation follows a firing incident reported in the Hiranagar area of Kathua during an ongoing search by security forces."A firing incident was reported in .