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Guwahati, March 30 – A joint operational group meeting between the Army and the Assam Rifles on Monday reaffirmed the prevailing stability in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland, officials said.Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said that under the aegis of Spear Corps and...

New Delhi, March 30 Reaffirming jointness and mission-readiness, all three branches of the armed forces have conducted a joint exercise during which they carried out coordinated amphibious assaults, maritime dominance operations, and complex beach landing drills, utilizing next-generation...

Chandigarh, March 30 Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, will retire on Tuesday after 40 years of distinguished service in the Army, according to an official statement.Speaking to the media on the eve of his retirement, Lt Gen...

AKHNOOR, March 29: The Indian Army organized a motivational session at Government Degree College, Jourian, focusing on Officer Entry Schemes and the Agnipath Scheme.The session aimed to encourage young people, particularly girls and women, to consider careers in the Army, outlining...

New Delhi, March 29 – As part of its combat readiness, the Kharga Corps of the Indian Army's Western Command launched a 72-hour-long Exercise Recce, an official said on Sunday."Recce unleashed. No noise. No trace. No second chances. 72 hours in the shadows -- where only the relentless will...

Jammu, March 28 – The Army's Northern Command, based in Udhampur, held an investiture ceremony on Saturday to honor 93 individuals for their service to the country.In a statement, Defence Ministry spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Suneel Bartwal said that the Northern Command Investiture...

Gwalior, March 28 In a boost to the Army's firepower, a major defence company delivered the first batch of 2,000 'Prahar' light machine guns (LMGs) manufactured under the 'Make in India' initiative on Saturday.The 7.62 mm calibre weapon has been manufactured by Adani Defence and Aerospace at...

Chandigarh, March 28 – State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Working President Ashwani Sharma on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government, alleging that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has remained silent on a series of serious scams and irregularities...

RAJOURI, MARCH 28: The Indian Army organized a lecture on "Green India and Clean India" at Dheri Masjid School, Haribudha, Rajouri, focusing on hygiene, waste management, tree planting, and sustainable practices. Students were encouraged to adopt environmentally friendly habits and pledged to...

Udhampur, March 28 On Saturday, Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma presented 93 awards, including 52 individual honours and 41 unit citations, to Army personnel in recognition of their exceptional courage and distinguished service at the Northern Command Investiture...

Gwalior, March 28 In a boost to the Indian Army's firepower, a major defence company delivered the first batch of 2,000 'Prahar' light machine guns (LMGs) on Saturday, manufactured under the 'Make in India' initiative.The 7.62 mm-calibre weapon has been manufactured by Adani Defence and...

Puri, March 28 Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi offered prayers at the Jagannath temple in Puri on Saturday.Speaking to reporters later, General Dwivedi said he prayed for the well-being of the Indian Army, its personnel, and their families."I feel very fortunate to have received the...

Puri, March 28 – Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Saturday to offer prayers and seek divine blessings. He arrived with his family, performed rituals, and had darshan of Lord Jagannath.Speaking to reporters, the Army Chief said, "Today, I visited...

New Delhi, March 27 – In a major defense acquisition move, India on Friday approved the purchase of a fresh batch of five S-400 missile systems from Russia and 60 medium transport aircraft, along with several other military platforms, for a total cost of Rs 2.38 trillion to enhance the combat...

Pune, March 27 The Army's Southern Command conducted a series of military-civil fusion activities across its area of responsibility, bringing together the armed forces, security agencies, civil administration, academia, and industry in an effort to strengthen integrated national preparedness...

Bhubaneswar, March 27 Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, who is on a three-day visit to Odisha, called on Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati here on Friday evening.The governor and General Dwivedi visited Atal Van, an ecological park within the Lok Bhavan premises, together...

New Delhi, March 27 In a major defense acquisition push, India on Friday cleared the procurement of a fresh batch of five S-400 missile systems from Russia and 60 medium transport aircraft, as well as a few other military platforms, at a total cost of Rs 2.38 lakh crore to boost the combat...

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today, approved proposals worth two lakh 38 thousand crore rupees to enhance defence capabilities. The Ministry of Defence stated that approval was granted for the Indian Army's Air Defence Tracked System, Armoured...

Bhubaneswar, March 27 Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi arrived here on Friday afternoon on a three-day official visit to Odisha.Soon after landing at the airport, General Dwivedi proceeded to the 120th Infantry Battalion (TA) in the city, where he was scheduled to interact with army officers...

New Delhi, March 27 – The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth a total of Rs 858 crore on Friday for the procurement of the cutting-edge Russian Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and a maintenance contract with Boeing for the depot-level inspection of the Indian Navy's P8I Long-Range...