military personnel

New Delhi, April 10 Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (retired), a veteran of the Army who received the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery during the 1999 Kargil War, passed away on Friday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed him as a "proud son of Ladakh" whose heroic actions during Operation Vijay...

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...

Taipei, April 9 – Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) Director-General Tsai Ming-yen described China's attempts to infiltrate Taiwan as "systematic, planned, and targeted," with the strategy shifting from recruiting mid-level military officers to rank-and-file enlisted personnel, local media...

Washington, April 7 – President Donald Trump said that some US military officials opposed a high-risk rescue mission in Iran, warning that it could cost hundreds of lives, but he approved it anyway to bring back two downed airmen."Not everyone was on board," Trump said. He added that "there...

Gangtok, April 5 Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur interacted with Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel in Chungthang, Mangan district, on Sunday."I have come here not just as a governor, but as a friend, to understand your challenges and to boost your morale in recognition of your...

Washington, April 5 – The United States has rescued a second crew member of a fighter jet shot down over Iran, President Donald Trump said, describing the operation as one of the most daring search-and-rescue missions in recent military history.“WE GOT HIM!” Trump posted on Truth Social in the...

New York, April 5 A US Air Force officer whose jet was shot down in Iran hid in a mountain crevice and hiked up to 7,000 feet to evade the enemy before he was rescued by American forces after a two-day "life-or-death" mission, the New York Times said.On Sunday, US President Donald Trump...

New York, April 5 A US Air Force officer whose jet was shot down in Iran hid in a mountain crevice and hiked up to 7,000 feet to evade the enemy before he was rescued by American forces after a two-day "life-or-death" mission, the New York Times said.On Sunday, US President Donald Trump called...

Dubai, April 3 – Five Indian nationals were injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday due to debris from intercepted missiles, according to local media reports.Authorities confirmed that the incident resulted in minor to moderate injuries for six individuals of Nepali nationality and five individuals of...

April 03, New Delhi: In an unprecedented move during wartime, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George was dismissed on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.The Pentagon confirmed that George, who had more than a year remaining in his term as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, will retire...

Washington, April 3 – The Chief of Staff of the US Army, General Randy George, has stepped down and retired with immediate effect following a request from Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. This sudden move underscores a growing shake-up at the Pentagon."General Randy A. George will be...

New Delhi, April 2 India on Thursday condemned the deadly attacks on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon and called for the "inviolability" of the mission.New Delhi's comments followed the deaths of two Indonesian 'Blue Helmets' earlier this week, which has sparked global concerns over the...

Chandigarh, April 1 Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh assumed the role of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command on Wednesday after his predecessor, Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, retired on March 31.A member of the special forces Parachute Regiment, Lieutenant...

New Delhi, April 1 According to data from the Indian Army's record offices for arms and services up to December 31, 2023, the prevalence of hypertension among junior commissioned officers and other ranks (JCOs/OR) was 9.61%, the government informed a parliamentary panel.The Ministry of...

April 01, New Delhi – Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has taken over as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh.Prior to this appointment, Lieutenant General Seth served as the Commander of the Southern Army. Upon assuming office, he paid tribute to...

March 31, New Delhi — The West Asia region is at a critical turning point, with the conflict showing signs of both escalation and potential diplomatic movement, raising the prospect of a decisive shift in the coming days.United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said recent developments...

Jakarta, March 31 Indonesia has called on the United Nations (UN) to convene an emergency Security Council meeting following the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon, officials said.Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono conveyed the request to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres...

Srinagar, March 30 An Army soldier died on Monday due to injuries sustained in an accidental discharge of his service weapon here, officials said.The soldier sustained injuries after his service rifle went off accidentally at the Army Regimental Centre here, they said.The officials said the...

March 30, New Delhi – Iran has accused the United States of plotting a ground attack, even as it publicly advocates a negotiated deal, amid the deployment of thousands of US military personnel in West Asia.Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a statement on Sunday that...

Srinagar, March 29 Three soldiers were injured in an alleged accidental shooting incident in the Kuwpara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here on Sunday.The incident occurred when the weapon of a soldier discharged accidentally, injuring three of his colleagues at an army camp in...