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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

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