Armed Forces

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The Agnipath scheme has probably upset that comfort level. The youth and many others are perceiving the scheme with limited imagination and unable to perceive the positives for them in the scheme. (Representational Photo:AFP)

Syed Ata Hasnain | Agnipath to transform our military, so give it a chance

Transformation always means wholescale uprooting of the old and planting of the new. Agnipath is a subset of the transformational approach

19 Jun 2022 11:20 PM

(L-2R) Chief of Indian Army staff General Manoj Pande, Chief of Air staff, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar pose for pictures during a press conference in New Delhi on June 14, 2022, to announce the new Agnipath scheme under which soldiers across the three military services will be recruited and will be called Agniveers. (Photo: AFP)

Government unveils Agnipath, radical new plan to recruit youths to armed forces

After the completion of four years, up to 25% of the Agniveers from a batch would be selected to serve as regular cadre in the armed forces

14 Jun 2022 11:30 PM

They are very respected forces of the country but on gender equality they have to do more and sometimes the resistance does not come out well," said the bench. (Representational image: joinindianarmy.nic.in)

Armed forces have decided to allow women in NDA, Centre tells SC

Additional Solicitor General sought SC's permission to place details on record through affidavit and sought status quo in this year's exams

08 Sep 2021 1:45 PM

General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff

Subdued unrest among forces

The retirement age and pension policy proposed by the Chief of Defence Staff, has irked several among the serving and veteran fraternities

29 Nov 2020 6:28 PM

Violence flares in Afghanistan as hospital, funeral attacked. (AFP Photo)

Afghanistan: Deadly suicide attack targets hospital, funeral in Nangarhar

Special forces rescued 80 people including mothers and babies from the Kabul hospital after three gunmen launched a morning assault

12 May 2020 3:58 PM

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh meets his successor Narendra Modi. (PTI)

Congress to Modi: Why is Central Vista dearer to you than employees' DA?

Congress leaders direct sharp criticism at Modi regime for being keen on Lutyens Delhi project

25 Apr 2020 10:21 PM

Captain Tania Shergill leading an all-men contingent in the Republic Day parade this year. (PTI)

A force to reckon with

As a debate on combat roles for women in the Army rages, those in the forces say it has more to do with practical approach than gender bias

22 Mar 2020 12:23 AM

He further appealed to the countrymen to express their gratitude towards the indomitable courage, valour and spirit of dedication of Armed Forces on this occasion. (Photo: File)

PM Modi extends his wishes to Indian forces on Armed Forces Flag day

The Prime Minister stressed that just having a sense of respect will not suffice as everyone should also participate.

07 Dec 2019 8:38 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

The minister will perform the Shastra Puja on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami and fly a sortie in the Rafale fighter aircraft. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh receives first Rafale fighter jet in France

The ceremony coincided with the foundation ceremony of the IAF.

08 Oct 2019 6:41 PM

Armed forces personnel who suffer any kind of disability due to their service receive separate disability pension. (Representational Image | PTI)

'Disability pension taxable if personnel retired under normal circumstances'

The pension will be non-taxable only to those personnel who have retired due to any kind of disability.

26 Jun 2019 9:34 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: AP)

Rajnath Singh holds review meet with senior MoD officials

On Thursday, Mr Singh was briefed regarding Defence Cooperation activities with Friendly Foreign Countries.

08 Jun 2019 5:11 AM

The letter was sent to the President on Thursday, the day 2019 Lok Sabha elections began. (Photo: PTI)

Controversy over letter allegedly written by armed force veterans to Prez

Rashtrapati Bhavan source has denied receiving any letter written by armed forces veterans to Prez which is circulating in media.

12 Apr 2019 10:29 AM

The registration process for service voters is still on. According to the final voters’ list, there are 1,02,617 male and 1,818 female service voters.

1 Lakh voters eligible to cast vote via ETPBS

The ETPBS is not new as it was used in India for the Nellithope Assembly constituency byelection in Puducherry in 2016.

25 Mar 2019 4:18 AM

The Indian armed forces are held in near-reverence and affection by the nation, necessitating them to always display professional acumen, moral courage and integrity of the highest order. (Representational Image)

Accountability a must for armed forces

The dividing line between military transparency vis-a-vis military secrecy has been much debated.

24 Mar 2019 12:02 AM

'National security must transcend narrow political consideration,' the Opposition joint statement said. (Photo: File/Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Anguished over 'blatant politicisation' of sacrifices of armed forces: Opposition

'Urge the government to take the nation into confidence on all measures to protect India's integrity,' the Opposition joint statement said.

27 Feb 2019 6:27 PM

Around one lakh service personnel, including 87,646 JCOs and 25,434 personnel from the Navy and Indian Air Force, will be affected by the decision. (Representational Image)

Govt rejects higher military service pay for 1L personnel, army upset

Military sources said the Army is anguished over the decision by the finance ministry, and will seek its review.

04 Dec 2018 5:53 PM

Dr Singh praised the armed forces, saying that they were a splendid embodiment of India's secular project and have a glorious record of keeping away from the 'politicians' manipulations and intrigues'. (Photo: File)

Armed forces must remain 'uncontaminated' from sectarian appeal: Manmohan Singh

The Congress has been accusing the Modi government of politicising the armed forces for electoral gains.

26 Sep 2018 8:02 AM

Politics on forces, judiciary must end, says Manmohan Singh

Singh’s presence at the lecture itself gives a quick window to the vast change Indian polity has seen in the last decade

26 Sep 2018 1:05 AM

14 members of the bikers club, Wanderers, head to Kargil to pay homage

Bikers on a mission

Filled with patriotic fervour, 14 bikers from Hyderabad will ride to Kargil to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas.

10 Jul 2018 12:29 AM

Youth throw stones at security personnel during clashes in Srinagar following the killing of 12 militants and four civilians in statewide encounters. (Photo: PTI)

Army initiative to connect with J&K’s ‘stone-pelting’ youth

First, the Army is planning to open skill centres for young generation across the Valley.

03 Apr 2018 2:10 AM

India had in 2016 inked an inter-governmental agreement with France for procuring 36 Rafale fighter jets at a cost of around Rs 58,000 crore. The delivery of the jets is scheduled to begin from September 2019. (Photo: PTI)

Armed forces at shortage of more than 52,000 soldiers: Centre

As per details provided by MoS for Defence Subhash Bhamre in LS, the Army is reeling under a shortage of 21,383 personnel.

21 Mar 2018 9:31 PM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat. (Photo: PTI)

Military modernisation and progress must go together, says Bipin Rawat

Giving examples of expenditure, the Army chief also spoke of the money spent on sending Indian troops for various UN missions.

02 Mar 2018 1:34 AM

Make II programme is meant for only smaller projects of up to about Rs 150 crores.(Photo: AFP/Representational)

Young IITians to design UAVs for Armed Forces

Many IITs have submitted UAV designs as well as designs for other military products including innovations.

18 Jan 2018 2:57 PM

In the October 18, 2016, letter, the defence ministry, had made the rank equivalence between civilian officers and serving military officers on the basis of their functional responsibilities. (Photo: PTI)

Defence ministry withdraws controversial note on status equivalence

The ministry said the cadre restructuring of AFHQ CS as approved by the Union Cabinet shall be duly implemented.

06 Jan 2018 9:40 AM

Academic brilliance alone cannot necessarily make a candidate suitable for this task... He must be able to implement his knowledge in practical situations of a stressful nature.

Armed with attitude and confidence

Three separate assessors, who are trained by the DIPR, DRDO, carry out the assessment.

24 Dec 2017 1:49 AM

The cost of the road, will be approximately Rs 1,065 crore, which excludes the cost of three bypasses. (Photo: PTI/File)

U'khand: Road construction begins to hasten troop mobilisation to reach China border

The section is a part of the 'All-Weather Roads Project' launched by PM Modi during the state assembly polls earlier this year.

21 Nov 2017 1:10 PM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Rafale deal was finalised following a transparent procedure. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Cong's claims shameful, disservice to armed forces: Sitharaman on Rafale deal

The Defence minister attacked Cong by blaming it for sitting for 10 yrs on plans to buy the fighter jets that the IAF needed.

17 Nov 2017 6:33 PM

Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said armed as well as para-military forces will be able to make calls to their families using satellite phone for Re 1 per minute from Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Diwali bonanza for armed forces, govt cuts call rates to Re 1 per minute

The current call rate for most of such connections was Rs 5 per minute, although some subsidised ones paid Re 1.

18 Oct 2017 7:34 PM

Indian Army is among world's largest forces. (Photo: PTI)

Indian Army set for reform initiatives as part of defence ministry's overhaul

Govt has accepted 65 out of 99 recommendations of Shekatkar Committee, says Jaitley.

30 Aug 2017 4:00 PM

Indiscipline cannot be tolerated in Army, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has upheld the order of dismissal of ex-LAC Nallam Shiva as he overstayed the casual leave granted to him to visit his native home.

13 Aug 2017 1:51 AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: PTI)

Chinese army can defeat all invading enemies: Xi Jinping

President Xi also said that the People's Liberation Army should strictly follow the absolute leadership of the Communist Party of China.

30 Jul 2017 3:09 PM

Indian armed forces personnel patrol along the LoC, in Kashmir. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Militants open fire at policeman in J&K's Kulgam

Constable Salim Yousuf was also shot at and injured by militants inside his residence at Yamrach in Kulgam district Thursday night.

28 Jul 2017 1:00 PM

Partial lifting of AFSPA in Assam, Arunachal likely

Notification period may be cut from 6 months to 3.

05 Jul 2017 1:48 AM

Kashmir, through its women

Independent journalist and author Freny Manecksha, looks at the war torn Valley of Kashmir through the lens of gender.

31 May 2017 12:31 AM

Trauma experts in the state claimed that they are facing extreme interference of the police and armed forces while treating patients who suffered pellet gun injuries during clashes. (Photo: PTI)

J&K doctors say forces haunt youth with pellet injuries

Mufti was speaking at the panel discussion on medical trauma on the sidelines of second annual Jammu and Kashmir Sciences Congress.

13 May 2017 2:18 AM

The 2,000-km plus range nuclear-capable missile was lifted from the Launch Complex IV. (Representational Image/ AP)

Test-fire of Agni-II missile fails to meet desired parameters

The success of the test is significant as Agni-II is considered one of the key weapon systems of India’s nuclear deterrence programme.

05 May 2017 1:52 AM

Cabinet on Wednesday approved recommendations of 7th Pay Commission.

Cabinet okays 7th Pay Commission proposals; key facts

Armed forces have been pressing for reverting to percentage-based regime for disability pension.

04 May 2017 1:13 PM

Brahmos is a supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land that travels at speeds of up to Mach 3.0 or three times the speed of sound. (Photo: File)

Indian Navy successfully test-fires BrahMos missile

Majority of the frontline ships of Indian Navy, like the Kolkata, Ranvir and Teg classes of ships, are capable of firing this missile.

21 Apr 2017 5:25 PM

Of late, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, too, has been critical of the work culture and target achievement of OFs.

All 41 ordnance factories under PMO scanner

In 2013, OFBs could meet the targets on only 39 per cent of the items required by the Armed Forces.

25 Feb 2017 2:05 AM

‘Iron Lady’ enters politics after 16 years of fasting

Irom Sharmila is also taking the help of social media to spread her message.

29 Jan 2017 6:40 AM

Indian navy personnel display their skills during Naval Day celebrations at the Arabian Sea. (Photo: AP)

India makes the top 5 in defence budgets: reports

The US remained way ahead of the world with a budget of $622 billion, followed by China at $191.7 billion.

12 Dec 2016 7:40 PM

Armed forces spokeswoman Taposhi Rabeya said they would become part of the country’s naval fleet at the beginning of next year.

Bangladesh buys two submarines from China

This is the first-ever addition of submarines in Bangladesh defence force.

15 Nov 2016 6:34 AM

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