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Army likely to start using SAI for internal communications from April 1

From April 1, the Indian Army is likely to start using SAI (Secure Application for Internet), a messaging platform, for internal communications, Army chief General M M Naravane said on Wednesday. He said the application, developed by Colonel Sai Shankar, is undergoing the process of getting cyber and security clearance and data testing. "One of our officers has developed a software application, which is the equivalent of WhatsApp. "We plan to introduce that throughout the Indian Army. It is undergoing cyber clearance, security clearance and data testing. And maybe from April 1, we will only use that for our internal communications," Naravane said at a webinar organised by the Vivekananda International Foundation. The application supports end-to-end secure voice, text and video-calling services for Android platforms over the internet. The model is similar to commercially available messaging applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, SAMVAD and GIMS, and utilises the end-to-end encryp

Four terrorists eliminated in ongoing encounter in J-K's Anantnag

Earlier, a source in CRPF said that two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped at the site of ongoing encounter in Anantnag

Encounter breaks out with militants in Kashmir's Anantnag district

As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where the terrorists were hiding they came under a heavy volume of fire that triggered the encounter

DAC approves acquisition proposals worth Rs 13,700 cr for armed forces

Defence Acquisition Council has also approved that all capital acquisition contracts shall be concluded within two years

Defence Min all set to clear over Rs 6,000 cr Arjun Mark 1A tank for Army

The Defence Ministry on Tuesday is all set to clear the acquisition of these tanks worth over Rs 6,000 crore by the Army

Uttarakhand glacier burst: Death toll rises to 70, search ops continue

Meanwhile, the rescue and search operation for 134 missing people is underway

Uttarakhand glacier burst: NDRF reaches 171 metres inside Tapovan tunnel

Search operation and dewatering process continue in the Tapovan barrage area and tunnel respectively, in Chamoli district

J-K: Forces detect IED on Srinagar-Jammu highway, major tragedy averted

"Movement of traffic has been halted in the area. Bomb disposal squad has been deployed to defuse the IED," police sources said

Pakistan violates ceasefire along international border in J-K's Kathua

They said the cross-border firing between the two sides continued till 4:30 am but there was no report of any damage on the Indian side

Security forces bust terrorist hideout in J-K's Anantnag, weapons recovered

The official said that three AK-56 rifles, two Chinese pistols, two Chinese grenades, one telescope, six AK magazines, two pistol magazines, and other items recovered from the hideout site

India, China conclude 16-hr military talks, discuss further disengagement

The marathon talks began at 10 am Saturday and ended at 2 am Sunday. This latest round of talks comes two days after completing the disengagement process from both the north and south banks of Pangong

Uttarakhand glacial burst: 5 more bodies recovered from Tapovan in Chamoli

A total of 67 bodies have been recovered so far from the debris of dam Tapovan

China admits four PLA soldiers were killed in Galwan Valley clash

An article in the PLA Daily reveals official Chinese casualty count for the first time

Three militants, policeman killed in encounters in Kashmir's Budgam

Two policemen were injured in the gunbattle. They were rushed to a hospital here for treatment but one of them succumbed, the officials said

China admits 5 officers, soldiers killed in Galwan clash with Indian Army

Those killed included Qi Fabao, the regimental commander from the PLA Xinjiang Military Command, state-un Global Times quoted PLA Daily report as saying

J-K: Policeman killed, another injured in Budgam encounter with militants

A policeman was killed and another injured in an encounter between militants and security forces in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Friday. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Zanigam village in the Beerwah area of the district following information about the presence of militants there, the officials said. They said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants opened fire towards security forces positions. Two policemen were injured in the gunbattle. They were rushed to a hospital here for treatment but one of them succumbed, the officials said. Another encounter is underway in Shopian district in south Kashmir, they said.

Encounter between security forces, terrorists underway in J-K's Budgam

Encounter broke out between the security forces and terrorists in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir

Army's financial powers enhanced to speed up weapons procurement

On November 8, 2018, the financial powers of the vice chiefs of the three services were enhanced five-fold for revenue procurement, with an enhanced ceiling of Rs 500 crore

High-ranking heads in armed forces get powers to clear smaller projects

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved financial powers to clear projects worth up to Rs 200 crore to the deputy chiefs and command heads of the armed forces

Army releases visuals and photos of disengagement process in eastern Ladakh

The Indian Army on Tuesday released short videos and photographs showing thinning down of troops and dismantling of bunkers, camps and other facilities by the Chinese military