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Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Thursday that the country has "no shortage of fuel or gas" and that India is prepared to handle any energy crisis arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict.Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, Singh...

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...

New Delhi, March 30 Highlighting the role of the armed forces, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that the country must not force them to "fight two battles at once," one at the border and another at home for their legal rights, calling for better access to the legal system for soldiers...

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...

Aizawl, March 25 – The Territorial Army, under the aegis of the 23rd Sector Assam Rifles, celebrated the 99th birthday of Havildar Lalbiakthanga Pachuau (Retd), a distinguished veteran of the 3rd Battalion, The Assam Regiment, who was awarded the Padma Shri.Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra...

New Delhi, March 20 – Over 850 former servicemen and 42 leading national and multinational companies came together to explore 1,290 employment opportunities across various sectors at a job fair organized by the Ministry of Defence here on Friday, an official said.The Directorate General...

Kohima, March 18 – Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav addressed an ex-servicemen rally held at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, near Kohima, on Tuesday, paying rich tributes to veterans, Veer Naris (war widows), and the families of brave soldiers for their immense contribution to the...

Kohima, March 17 Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav emphasized the importance of recognizing the sacrifices of the armed forces on Tuesday, stating that veterans and Veer Naris (war widows) are living symbols of the nation's strength and resilience.He noted that their stories of courage and...

Reasi, March 17: The Indian Army organized a special interaction program in Batsiyala, Reasi, for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and War Widows, to honor their service and sacrifices.The event focused on welfare schemes, pensions, medical facilities, and resettlement opportunities, reinforcing the Army's...

Jaipur, March 15 More than 4,500 runners, including serving soldiers, veterans, professional athletes, students, and citizens, participated in the inaugural edition of the Jaipur Soldierathon 2026, held at Jaipur Military Station on Sunday.Mizoram Governor V K Singh, who is the patron of...

Pune, March 13 An event for ex-servicemen (ESM) was organized at BEG & Centre in Kirkee, Pune, on Friday, according to an official.The event was organized by the Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DoESW) of the Ministry of Defence, he...

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 11 Hundreds of retired Army personnel from the All India Congress Committee's Ex-Servicemen Department gathered at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday to protest against what they alleged was the poor implementation of a healthcare scheme and the Agnipath recruitment model...

Jaipur, March 8 Over 10,000 veterans, "Veer Naris" (warrior women), and their family members participated in a rally organized by the Indian Army in Churu, Rajasthan, on Sunday.The event, named "Gaurav Senani" (Tribute to Brave Soldiers) rally, was organized by the Ranbankura Division of Sapta...

New Delhi, February 28 Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, requesting funding for the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and the restoration of full income tax exemption on disability pensions.In his letter...

New Delhi, February 28 – Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, wrote to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, raising concerns about what he described as serious funding gaps in the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and urging the withdrawal of...

New Delhi, February 26 Nine out of the 70 railway divisions in the country have signed memorandums of understanding with Army organizations to recruit ex-servicemen as signalmen, the Railway Ministry said on Thursday.A signalman is a railway employee responsible for operating track switches...

UDHAMPUR, FEBRUARY 26: The Indian Army organized a first-of-its-kind meeting of all Zila Sainik Board officers of Jammu & Kashmir at Dhruva Command Udhampur, chaired by Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command.The meeting brought together nine Zila Sainik Board officers...

The Chinar Corps extended Raising Day greetings to all ranks, veterans, and families of the Defence Security Corps, acknowledging their dedication to safeguarding military installations and upholding their motto, “Raksha Tatha Suraksha,” in service of national security.Srinagar, February 25...

The Indian Army and Indian Railways have launched a Framework of Cooperation to strengthen employment opportunities for Agniveers and Army personnel after their retirement.In a social media post, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information of the Indian Army stated that the...