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Lucknow, April 11 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated a state-of-the-art laser, light, and sound show at the Smritika War Memorial at the Central Command of the Indian Army in Lucknow Cantonment on Saturday.The multimedia show showcases...

Bengaluru, April 10 Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday said there was a broad consensus among the three services on the concept of Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs).Integrated Theatre Commands in India are a major defence reform aimed at integrating the Army, Navy, and Air...

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan today emphasized the need for the country's armed forces to evolve into an integrated, agile, and technologically driven war-fighting instrument. Speaking at the closing address of the Ran Samvad seminar in Bengaluru, he highlighted that Multi-Domain...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed his grief at the passing of Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retired), a recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra and a hero of the 1999 Kargil War. Paying tribute to Colonel Wangchuk, Mr. Singh recalled his courageous actions during Operation Vijay. Mr. Singh stated...

Bengaluru, April 10 Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, on Friday emphasized the urgent need for India's armed forces to evolve into an integrated, agile, and technologically driven warfighting instrument capable of operating seamlessly across multiple domains.He also said that...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has paid tribute to the martyrs of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on CRPF Valour Day. In a social media post, the Home Minister stated that on this day in 1965, the fearless soldiers of the CRPF stood as an impenetrable barrier at Sardar Post in the Rann of...

New Delhi, April 7 The Indian armed forces are preparing to "fight and win the next war," former Army chief Gen. J. J. Singh (ret.) said here on Tuesday, while asserting that future warfare will take place across multiple domains, including land, space, cyberspace, and the cognitive domain...

Aizawl, April 5, 2026: Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), inaugurated the second edition of the 2026 PNB Soldierathon, organized by Punjab National Bank and the Indian Armed Forces to commemorate the bank's 132nd Foundation Day.The event, themed "Run For Soldiers," was...

New Delhi, April 2 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised concerns about deficiencies in the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and stated that the government should, at the very least, show respect and provide support to the brave armed forces personnel who sacrifice...

Jagdalpur, March 25 – The Bastar region, along with the rest of Chhattisgarh, has largely overcome the decades-long "Naxalite insurgency," with plans underway to convert nearly 400 security camps, which were once the focal points of the anti-Naxalite campaign, into public infrastructure such as...

New Delhi, March 24 – Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan and the UK's Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth, held a meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, focusing on progress in training exchanges, intelligence collaboration, and integrated military engagement between...

Lucknow, March 16 Uttar Pradesh's economy has grown three times in the past nine years, and the state now has the largest highway and expressway network in the country, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told a delegation of senior officers undergoing training at the National Defence College.The...

New Delhi, March 16 – Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan paid tribute to General Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, on his birthday.In a message on social media, the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, said, “General Anil Chauhan, #CDS and all ranks of the...

New Delhi, March 15 The Indian armed forces should be able to deal with the current security threat and anticipate future challenges, and build capabilities that will enable them to "effectively fight future wars," said former Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Saturday.In his address at an...

New Delhi, March 14 The Indian armed forces should be able to address the current security threats and anticipate future challenges, and develop capabilities that will enable them to "effectively fight future wars," said former Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande (retired) on Saturday.In his address at...

New Delhi, March 14 – Aiming to enhance collaboration between the military and civilian sectors, DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat emphasized the organization’s strategic importance, excellence in innovation, and indigenous technologies while addressing students and faculty at the Defence Services...

March 13, New Delhi — The ongoing 11th edition of the India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise, LAMITIYE-2026, is being conducted at the Seychelles Defence Academy from March 10-22, 2026.A series of professional interactions, tactical drills, and cultural engagements were held between the...

Retired soldiers of the 9 JAK Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Regiment celebrated their 86th Raising Day with great enthusiasm at Patli Morh in Samba today. The event was marked by a cake-cutting ceremony to commemorate the historic day.On the occasion, retired Major Sain Singh Jasrotia and retired...

Jaipur, March 12 The disabled war veterans of the Indian armed forces in Rajasthan have urged the Centre to reconsider its decision to withdraw income tax exemption on pensions they receive for injuries sustained during wars, saying the move is "deeply painful" for soldiers.Colonel A K Mathur...

New Delhi, March 10 – Women are steadily expanding their roles in India’s armed forces, marking a significant shift in the traditionally male-dominated defence establishment. Policy reforms and institutional changes are opening new avenues across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.Currently, India...