Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Bipin Rawat (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

India should have de-radicalisation camps: Bipin Rawat

Rawat said that to end terrorism, ideology and radicalisation have to be addressed on priority.

17 Jan 2020 6:22 AM

Army Chief Gen. M.M. Naravane during the annual press conference in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Will take action if ordered to reclaim PoK: Army Chief

Gen Naravane said that the Indian Army is aware of the fact that there is threat from both China and Pakistan.

12 Jan 2020 2:48 AM

Forces owe allegiance to Constitution: Army Chief

Gen. Naravane’s comments come in the backdrop of allegations by Opposition parties that the armed forces are being politicised.

12 Jan 2020 1:18 AM

Northern Army Commander Lt. Gen. Ranbir Singh

Northern Army commander meets top China general

Lt. Gen. Singh is leading a high level military delegation which also has one major general from North East formation.

09 Jan 2020 5:48 AM

Indian Army Chief Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane (Photo: PTI)

Army Chief tells Pak: Nuclear-arms for deterrence only

Gen. Naravane was responding to a question on how India can strike against terrorists across the LoC without breaching the nuclear threshold.

04 Jan 2020 1:54 AM

Newly-appointed Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat arrives for a joint military guard of honour after assuming charge in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Military stays away from politics: CDS

He assumed charge as the nation’s first Chief of Defence Staff on Wednesday.

02 Jan 2020 1:00 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat (Photo: AP)

Govt picks General Bipin Rawat as India’s first CDS

The government has extended the services of Gen. Rawat till he holds the post of CDS.

31 Dec 2019 1:49 AM

India to get chief of defence staff; will be 4-star Gen

The CDS will also be the principal military adviser to the defence minister on tri-services (involving Army, Navy and Air Force) issues.

25 Dec 2019 1:32 AM

According to sources, during the Doklam standoff a “war group” called “Operation and Planning Steering Committee” was set up under the Vice-Chief to deal with the situation.

Army mulls post to deal with strategies

Personnel from different verticals were brought in the group to advise and deal with the emerging situation.

14 Dec 2019 5:48 AM

In 2019 there were 2,835 ceasefire violations by Pakistan (till November 27). In 2018, there were 1,600 ceasefire violations in the entire year. (Representational Image)

Indian Army gets added firepower to hit back at Pak

The new ammunition could prove to be a game changer. Currently Pakistan does not have such ammunition, said sources.

10 Dec 2019 4:56 AM

CDS should have power to take a call: Service chiefs

Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh said that he wants the CDS to be an ‘empowered one’.

04 Dec 2019 2:18 AM

Funds crunch hits plans for 200-ship fleet

At present, the Navy is operating around 130-odd ships and is building around 50 ships.

04 Dec 2019 1:23 AM

According to Indian Army sources the Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars along LoC in Poonch sector.

2 Pak Army officers hurt in retaliatory fire by India

Pakistan’s armed forces spokesperson Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor in a statement admitted that two Pak Army officers were injured in Indian Army’s firing.

02 Dec 2019 5:12 AM

A senior Army official said that thrashing out funds requirement per annum will also help in its better utilisation for purchasing arms and ammunition. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Govt to forces: Prepare fund requirement plan

The Army, Air Force and Navy have been asking defence ministry for more funds in the forthcoming Union Budget to meet modernisation requirement.

28 Nov 2019 6:14 AM

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval (Photo: PTI/File)

CDS choice: Govt might look at field commanders

Incumbent Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat, who retires on December 30, will turn 62 on March 16, 2020.

12 Nov 2019 3:43 AM

The dossier said that Pakistani spies are posing as spiritual gurus or baba on the social media like You Tube and are targeting service personnel and their family members. (Representational Image)

Army warns officials against 150 fake social media profiles

Indian Army in a dossier issued in mid-October has warned its men against various tactics being employed by the Pakistani spies.

08 Nov 2019 7:08 AM

The Indian Army has clarified that the proposed code of conduct for retired defence personnel will be voluntary and will not carry any punitive provisions.

After row, Army softens stand on code of conduct for veterans

At present, Army Act only cover serving officers and therefore, the retired officers are out of its preview.

07 Nov 2019 5:06 AM

Under section 45, any officer, junior commissioned officer or warrant officer, who behaves in a manner unbecoming his position and the character expected of him shall, on conviction by court-martial, if he is an officer, be liable to be cashiered or to suffer such less punishment as is in the act.

Indian Army still backs gay sex ban

The officer said that the individual is free to approach the court after being charged under section 45 of Army Act.

01 Nov 2019 8:50 AM

Anyone suffering from 30 per cent and above disability is eligible to get disability pension, which is over and above the service pension that all Army personnel are eligible for. (Representational Image)

Army: New norms to curb misuse of disability pension

The Indian Army is also planning to remove the current practice of assigning “percentage of disability” while officers are in service.

01 Nov 2019 1:03 AM

Lt Col Kuntal fastest Indian to finish Ironman Malaysia

Due to its toughness, making to the finish line is considered a huge achievement.

29 Oct 2019 1:29 AM

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