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Maha polls: Army flew 140 sorties over 77 hrs transporting people, cargo

From November 17 to 20, the Indian Army, along with its partner forces, flew a total of 140 sorties over 77 hours, transporting 925 passengers and 8,385 kilograms of cargo

Army to permit tourists to visit Siachen, Galwan, Kargil: COAS Dwivedi

The Indian Army has decided to permit tourists to visit icy heights of Siachen Glacier, Kargil and also the Galwan Valley to enable them to get first-hand experience of these inhospitable battlefields, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi said on Wednesday. He asserted the dominant theme in Jammu and Kashmir has changed from "terrorism to tourism" and added the Army has facilitated this transformation. General Dwivedi was delivering a lecture on the topic, 'Role and Contribution of Indian Army in Securing India's Growth Story', under General BC Joshi Memorial Lecture Series, organised by the Department of Defence & Strategic Studies (DDSS) of the Savitribai Phule Pune University. The COAS said Jammu and Kashmir, where a new government took office last month after assembly polls, has immense potential in the tourism sector. "Transformative potential of tourism is immense and an exponential rise (in travellers visiting J&K) has been seen in recent times. ...

'Ego issues, rigid styles': Army General critiques promoted women colonels

Lt Gen Rajeev Puri raised concerns over leadership, ego, and empathy issues among women colonels post-promotion, in an internal review

Security forces recover arms, ammunition from various districts of Manipur

A thorough search operation was conducted in the area, resulting in the recovery of significant war-like stores

Army's ill-treatment of civilians: Mehbooba urges J-K govt to take action

Peoples' Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to take swift action against Army personnel responsible for the alleged ill-treatment of civilians during anti-terror operations in Kishtwar district. According to reports, it has been alleged that some soldiers beat up five civilians, resulting in injuries to them during anti-terror operations in the Mughal Maidan area on November 20. Taking note of the allegation, the Army launched a probe into the matter. "Allegations of severe torture have emerged from Kishtwar, taking us back to the disturbing events that took place in Bafliaz Surankote earlier this year," Mehbooba Mufti said in a post on X. "Sajad Ahmad, Abdul Kabir, Mushtaq Ahmad, and Mehraj-ud-Din, all from Kuath village, were summoned to the Army camp for questioning where they were allegedly subjected to extreme physical torture," she claimed. The PDP chief also claimed that the victims were "severely injured and unable to

Indian Navy demonstrates tactical response at Sea Vigil-24 in Kolkata

According to an official release, the exercise, conducted with precision by security forces, highlighted inter-agency collaboration and rapid operational readiness in countering evolving threats

COAS Gen Dwivedi discusses importance of digitised and automated systems

Gen Dwivedi highlighted the recent developmental projects and initiatives to bolster own preparedness and also emphasised on the key focus areas of the Indian Army

CDS Chauhan advocates 'data-driven', 'integrated warfare' for military

The CDS also stressed the need for joint structures for ISR, logistics, and air defence networks, which have developed independently but now require integration across the Army, Navy, and Air Force

India tests hypersonic missile: Similar US, China, Russia weapons explained

Has India's first hypersonic missile test brought it on par with the capabilities of the US, China, and Russia? Discover the answer here

Army chief lands in Nepal; to receive Honorary General rank from President

Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi arrived here on Wednesday on an official visit to Nepal during which he will be conferred the honorary rank of "General of the Nepal Army" in continuation of an age-old tradition that first started in 1950, reflecting the strong ties between the two militaries. "To honour the singular tradition of conferment of honorary General rank of Nepali Army, COAS, IA Gen Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM arrived at Kathmandu for a five-day visit," the Embassy of India in Kathmandu said in a post on X. Gen Dwivedi, who is leading a five-member delegation, was warmly received by Maj Gen Madhukar Singh Karki on behalf of Nepal Army chief Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel upon his arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Later, Gen Dwivedi interacted with the Ambassador of India to Nepal and discussed issues related to the bilateral relationship between the two countries. He is expected to hold extensive talks with Gen Sigdel and will call on President Ramchandra Paudel

Police, NIA arrest Muneer Banday who had Rs 5 lakh bounty at J&K's Kupwara

As per the release, Muneer Ahmad Banday was involved in a multi-million drug smuggling case, which had significant implications for funding illegal activities

Army concludes multilateral joint exercise Sanyukt Vimochan 2024 in Gujarat

The exercise showcased the strength of integration amongst the services and the evolved civil-military fusion essential for ensuring victory in operations

Northern Army commander reviews security situation in J-K's Kishtwar

Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M.V. Suchindra Kumar reviewed the security situation in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir and urged troops to maintain exemplary professionalism in conduct of operations. This comes after the district witnessed two terror incidents last week. A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) from the special forces was killed, and three soldiers were injured in an encounter with terrorists, who had earlier assassinated two Village Defence Guards (VDGs) on November 11 and November 8. During his visit on Monday, the Army Commander was briefed on operational preparedness and ongoing operations in the region. "Lt Gen M V Suchindra Kumar, Army Commander Northern Command accompanied by GOC White Knight Corps and GOC CIF(D) visited Kishtwar to review prevailing security situation", Northern Command said in a post on X. The Army Commander commended the troops for their unwavering commitment and urged all ranks to uphold exemplary professionalism in their .

Indian Army, Navy and Air Force conduct Poorvi Prahar exercise over 9 days

The exercise highlighted the exceptional capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces as the units exhibited precision strike capabilities utilising high-tech equipment to guarantee mission success

India's hypersonic missile test signals 'carrier killer' power like China

India has successfully tested its first long-range hypersonic missile, capable of carrying various payloads over 1,500 km, launched from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island on Saturday evening

Army holds mini marathon to boost civil-military relation in J&K's Poonch

Hundreds of people on Sunday took part in a mini marathon organised by Army's Bhimber Gali brigade in Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, an official said. The first ever mini-marathon in the border subdivision ahead of the mega Mendhar sports festival was undertaken under operation 'Sadbhavana' (goodwill) to foster unity and social cohesion besides strengthening civil-military relation, he said. The army official said the event witnessed an overwhelming participation of local populace and drew 400 participants from school and colleges of the Mendhar region, demonstrating their zeal and enthusiasm. He said the Marathon featured two competitive age categories -- 15 to 30 years and 31 to 45 years. All the participants showcased tremendous spirit, resilience and indomitable will to compete throughout the event. The event was also aimed at promoting culture, encouraging community engagement and generating a sense of healthy competition among the locals, motivating th

RRP S4E Innovations to produce nearly 100% indigenous rifle mounted sights at 30% lesser cost

Currently supplies to Indian Army

India, Australia hold joint military exercise 'AustraHind' in Pune

According to a Defence Ministry release, this two-week training program is designed to enhance cooperation and interoperability between the armed forces of the two nations

India, China should pursue border settlement while LAC deal holds: Experts

India-China LAC pact offers a fragile chance to address the current impasse in the boundary dispute, but disruptions in the smooth conduct of patrolling could unravel progress in the future

Defence Space Agency conducts maiden 'Exercise Antariksha Abhyas 2024'

Antariksha Abhyas 2024 successfully met its objectives of improving interoperability, fostering mutual understanding and enhancing cohesion between the tri-services and Defence Space Agency