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...
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Jagiroad/Bokakhat (Assam), March 30 BJP president Nitin Nabin accused the Congress on Monday of facilitating the illegal entry of Bangladeshis into Assam when it was in power, and claimed that it was the BJP that stopped their entry after forming a government in the state.At a rally in...
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New Delhi, March 30 – While the Hizbul Mujahideen may be largely dismantled, Indian agencies have picked up intercepts suggesting a possible attempt to rebuild the terrorist group. The leadership of the Hizbul Mujahideen has been able to remain relatively quiet for several years.Most of the...
New Delhi, March 29 – The Congress party on Sunday criticized the government's foreign policy, arguing that it has led to Pakistan, once isolated, gaining acceptance and respect from US President Donald Trump amidst the West Asia conflict."This is a country that was dealt with very strictly by...
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New Delhi, March 29 The Congress on Sunday alleged that Pakistan becoming a "broker" is a reflection of the "colossal failure" of the Modi government's foreign policy, diplomatic engagement, and narrative management following India's striking military success in Operation Sindoor.The...
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UDHAMPUR, March 28, 2026: At the distinguished ceremony, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma recognized personnel and units for their exceptional courage and service, highlighting the Army's operational excellence and achievements during Operation Sindoor.
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...
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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...
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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...
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Islamabad, March 27 – Under the leadership of Asim Munir, the Pakistani military establishment has abandoned any pretense of economic recovery and has opted for a "strategic psychosis." As ordinary Pakistani citizens struggle with record-breaking inflation and a collapsing power grid, the "Men...
The Investiture Ceremony 2026 is scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Northern Command Headquarters in Udhampur. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that during the ceremony, 92 awards will be presented to soldiers and units of the Army for their exceptional service and bravery. The...
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Jammu, March 26 The Northern Command investiture ceremony 2026 will be held on March 28 in Udhampur, where soldiers and units of the Indian Army will be honored for exceptional courage, distinguished service, and unwavering commitment to duty.A total of 92 awards will be conferred during the...
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Jaipur, March 26 Veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot criticised S Jaishankar on Thursday over his use of the word "dalaal" during the all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis, and said that the use of such language by a foreign minister is "inappropriate".Gehlot also said that US President...
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Mumbai, March 26 – Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri announced his next project, “Operation Sindoor,” a film inspired by Lt Gen K. J. S. Dhillon’s book, which explores India’s covert military operations across the border.Vivek shared on Instagram that he has partnered with Bhushan Kumar, the head of...
New Delhi, March 24 – The ISI is working on a plan to change the leadership in Lashkar-e-Taiba, as there has been increasing demand for younger faces. Hafiz Saeed has been instructed to step aside due to his age.Further, the ISI wants young leaders to head the group, as they are attracting...
New Delhi, March 24 The Congress said on Tuesday that if reports are true that Pakistan is one of the intermediaries between the US, Israel, and Iran, then this represents a "severe setback" and "rejection" for India.The opposition party claimed that despite India's undoubted military...
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Bagalkot, (Karnataka), March 23 Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said on Monday that the "menace of fundamentalists" in West Bengal would come to an end and expressed confidence about political changes in the state ahead of the Assembly elections...
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Muzaffarnagar (UP), March 23 Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested a man on Monday for allegedly posting "anti-national" content related to Operation Sindoor on social media, police said.Superintendent of Police (Rural) Aditya Bansal said the accused, identified as Shanu Malik, is a native of...
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New Delhi, March 20 – With the terrorist infrastructure largely dismantled, Pakistan is likely to bring back Sajid Mir to address the situation. Mir, who played a key role in the Mumbai 26/11 attacks, was entrusted with the implementation of Pakistan's ambitious "Karachi Project."Pakistan has...
New Delhi, March 19 – Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari, both Members of Parliament from the Congress party, have publicly defended India's foreign policy in the context of the conflict in West Asia involving Iran, Israel, and the US. The two veteran politicians have expressed support for India's...
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