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On September 13, the Pakistan Army raised the white flag and recovered the bodies. Indian Army respects the dead and so permitted the same, said sources. (Photo: ANI)

White flag in hand, Pakistan army retrieves body of 2 soldiers killed at LoC

Sources in the Army said that on September 10-11, Indian Army troops killed Sepoy Ghulam Rasool in Hajipur sector of POK.

14 Sep 2019 2:04 PM

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday appointed a veteran Indian Army official as the head of the world body's observer mission in Yemen's port city of Hodeidah. (Photo: Twitter/ @akbaruddinIndia)

UN appoints veteran Indian officer to lead its mission in Yemen

General Guha brings to this position 39 years of national and international military experience.

13 Sep 2019 2:05 PM

Sources said the government's immediate priority is to fast-track infantry modernisation, including procuring 2,600 infantry combat vehicles and 1,700 future ready combat vehicles for the Indian Army. (Photo: PTI)

India to spend USD 130 bn for military modernisation: report

The forces have been pushing for allocation of funds so that they are well prepared to deal with possibility of 'two-front' war.

10 Sep 2019 12:12 PM

In a related development, a senior Army officer said there were 'many inputs' about a possible terrorist attack in southern and peninsular India. (Photo: ANI)

Video shows Army blocking Pak troops' infiltration attempt in J&K

At least five bodies of Pakistan's Border Action Team personnel and terrorists and their equipment can be seen in a video.

10 Sep 2019 9:38 AM

The ''Queen'', named after Jarpal in Pakistan, is actually royalty on four wheels, a Willy’s jeep, sleek, shiny and in shipshape condition, the object of lavish attention at the 3 Grenadier Regiment's camp, about 40 km from Leh. (Photo: PTI)

'Jarpal Queen': Captured from Pakistan in 1971, stands as 'war trophy'

The vehicle, with Urdu script on its sides, is a 'war trophy' captured from Pakistan during the 1971 conflict.

09 Sep 2019 12:24 PM

An eight-member expedition of the Indian Army Medical Corps (AMC) scaled eight of the world's highest passes and rode over 1500 kilometres in Ladakh as a part of the AMC Motorcycle Expedition, the Indian Army said on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

Indian Army expedition climbs world's 8 highest passes

The expedition flagged off by Lieutenant General Y K Joshi, GOC Fire and Fury Corps on August 31 took five days to complete the trip.

08 Sep 2019 9:01 AM

Pakistan has been trying to whip up passion and send terrorists after India abolished Article 370.

Pak civilians protest near LoC, Army disperses them

Pakistan is planning to replace the local commanders of LeT and Jaish with Afghan terrorists to increase terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

08 Sep 2019 2:22 AM

There is no report of any casualty on the Indian side in the firing, the spokesperson confirmed. (Representational Image)

Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in J&K's Poonch

The small arms firing and mortar shelling from across the LoC started in Krishna Ghati sector around 7:45 am.

07 Sep 2019 10:29 AM

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition over tweets against Army

FIR was filed against her for ‘false and concocted’ statements.

07 Sep 2019 1:23 AM

Singh is currently on a three-day visit to South Korea since Wednesday with an aim to intensify bilateral defence and security relations. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath meets S Korean defence counterpart, discuss boosting ties

During the meeting, both sides agreed that there was great potential to further boost defence ties.

06 Sep 2019 8:20 AM

Dhillon further said that Pakistan is desperate to infiltrate maximum terrorists into the Kashmir Valley to disrupt peace. (Photo: ANI)

Pak sending terrorists to Kashmir, have caught 2 LeT men: Army

The Indian Army also released the confession video of the two arrested Pakistani nationals.

04 Sep 2019 1:22 PM

Naravane, who was earlier heading the Eastern Command of the Indian Army, succeeds Lieutenant General Devraj Anbu superannuated on August 31. (Photo: ANI)

Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as VC of Army staff

Naravane was active in Counter Insurgency environments, both in the North East and in Jammu and Kashmir.

01 Sep 2019 6:14 PM

Since its raising, the Corps has successfully ensured security of both the Line of Control with Pakistan and Line of Actual Control with China while maintaining eternal vigil at the Actual Ground Position Line in the highest battlefield of the world- the Siachen Glacier, the spokesperson said. (Photo: File)

Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps celebrates 20th Raising Day

Lt. General Joshi congratulated and complimented the personnel for their service to the nation.

01 Sep 2019 3:00 PM

Capacity building tours are often organised time to time in the country in order to foster a spirit of national integration across the country. (Photo: ANI)

President Kovind interacts with Kashmiri students during 'Capacity Building Tour'

The interaction was held on Thursday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

30 Aug 2019 3:33 PM

Indian Army preparing to train women soldiers for Military Police

As per government data, the Army has 3.80 per cent of its workforce as women, the Air Force has 13.09 per cent and the Navy six per cent.

28 Aug 2019 9:24 PM

Lt Gen Naravane, who is tipped to be the next Army Chief also, added, "Once we get feedback from them we can then think of more such defence corridors. Your suggestion of having one such in the east is definitely doable.’ (Photo: AA)

Defence Corridor in east viable: Eastern Army Commander

‘We can certainly think of defence corridor in east. Let us first see how currently planned defence corridors get established,’ he said.

27 Aug 2019 7:00 PM

Recently intelligence inputs had suggested that JeM has deployed a team of around 12 Afghan jihadis in the Leepa Valley. Terrorist may try to carry out BAT action against Indian targets. (Representational Image)

Pakistan deploys over 100 SSG commandos along LoC, Indian Army watching closely

The Indian agencies have also seen the deployment of Pakistani commandos near the Sir Creek area in the Pakistani territory.

27 Aug 2019 6:31 PM

The joint operation was carried out by a team consisting of jawans of the 53rd Battalion of CRPF, Indian Army and a team of personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir police. (Photo: Representational)

J&K: Two terrorists arrested in Baramulla in joint operation, says CRPF

Earlier on Saturday, DGP Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh had said that the action against terrorists will continue.

27 Aug 2019 2:47 PM

'We must gradually allow the people to appreciate the benefits that will accrue to them with the actions were taken by the government,' General Rawat said. (Photo: File)

Pakistan may instigate violence in Kashmir: Army chief

He said Pakistan might use the violence as an excuse to bring international attention to the Valley.

27 Aug 2019 12:19 PM

The commander also appreciated the aggressive domination of the Line of Control adopted to give a befitting response to the adversary's ceasefire violations and tactical actions. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Northern Army Commander visits forward bases in Poonch, Akhnoor

He was accompanied by White Knight Corps Commander Lieutenant General Paramjit Singh Sangha.

23 Aug 2019 4:45 PM

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