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Acting on a credible input about the presence of terrorists in Bijbehara area of the south Kashmir district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation this morning. (Representational Image)

Soldier, 2 militants killed in encounter in J&K, had links with Pulwama attack

The exchange of fire was going on when last reports came in.

18 Jun 2019 9:58 AM

There are no reports of any loss of life but the Army cordoned off the area and fired in air to maintain area domination. (Photo: Representational)

Terrorists attacks Army convoy with IED blast in J&K's Pulwama

The Army Casper, a bullet and mine proof vehicle, of 44 Rashtriya Rifles was targeted.

17 Jun 2019 7:09 PM

The injured have been rushed to the 92 base hospital of the Army in Srinagar, they added. (Photo: ANI)

Army officer martyred, another officer, 2 jawans injured in encounter

Encounter took place in the Achabal area in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.

17 Jun 2019 4:20 PM

Rescued tourists wrote thanksgiving messages for the Indian Army during their stay at the camps. (Photo: ANI)

Indian Army rescues 81 tourists stranded in Ladakh

All the rescued tourists were provided with jackets, caps and warm clothes to protect themselves from adverse weather conditions.

14 Jun 2019 6:07 PM

The complaint was received on June 9. (Photo: File)

Stale food served on board Vande Bharat Express, IRCTC to penalise 5-star hotel

They have noticed that they are carrying the food in a non-AC vehicle which could have caused the problem.

11 Jun 2019 5:11 PM

Indian ambassador to Italy, Reenat Sandhu and a group of Indian, Italian and other foreign officers at the Urn Presentation ceremony.

Italians are grateful to Indian soldiers who had helped them in World War II

Almost 50,000 Indian troops, mostly between the ages of 19 to 22, fought for Italy’s liberation during World War II.

11 Jun 2019 1:17 AM

The Army Chief was speaking on the sidelines of a function where he met with over 140 children and teachers from Jammu and Kashmir who are on a multi-city tour organised by the Army. (Photo: ANI)

Can't verify if Pak closed terror camps, will continue our strict vigil: Gen Rawat

Reports suggested that Pakistan Army shut down key terror infrastructure, including over a dozen training camps across the Line of Control.

10 Jun 2019 5:41 PM

In a video that has gone viral, a few soldiers posted in Siachen demonstrate how hard it is for them to cook or consume food in the extremely cold weather conditions. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab | @IMA.Dehradun.Uk)

Watch: Jawans in Siachen battle minus 70 degree cold, struggle with food

The Siachen base camp is at an average altitude of nearly 18,000 feet. It is also one of the coldest battlefields in the world.

09 Jun 2019 2:15 PM

Dhoni should remove his symbolic insignia

The rules are clear in expressly forbidding display of messages which relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes.

08 Jun 2019 12:00 AM

Retired Indian Army soldier Mohammad Sanaulla (Photo: File)

30-year army veteran detained on charges of being 'foreigner', gets bail

On behalf of retired Indian Army soldier noted lawyer Indira Jaising of Supreme Court was present in Court room.

07 Jun 2019 7:25 PM

The crew included six officers --- a Wing Commander, a Squadron Leader and four Flight Lieutenants ---- and two personnel below officer rank. The others were three personnel below officer rank and two non-combatants. (Photo: AFP)

Search ops resumes today after IAF plane with 13 on board goes missing

The Air Force has deployed two Mi-17s and one Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) to search for the missing plane.

04 Jun 2019 10:34 AM

Singh tweeted: 'Visited a forward post and Siachen base camp today and interacted with the Army personnel serving in this region which is also known as the ‘the highest battle field in the world’.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'I salute their vigour, valour,' says Rajnath, interacts with Army jawans in Siachen

Singh’s predecessors, Nirmala Sitharam and Manohar Parrikar, also visited the glacier to understand the challenges Indian soldiers face.

03 Jun 2019 2:53 PM

'This sends a strong message across the country that the Army is not only there to impose law and order in the state, but also to spread goodwill among the people of different communities,' an attendee Jaffer Bashir said. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Indian Army sets example of communal harmony, hosts Iftar

People also offered prayers before sitting down in long rows to savour the meal.

02 Jun 2019 11:05 AM

Neeraj Pandey planning a ‘Special’ project

There are many projects that are handed over to this unit and they quietly carry out operations.

01 Jun 2019 1:20 AM

Three terrorists were neutralised by security forces in Dragad Sugan area of Shopian district, Indian Army's Northern Command said in a tweet on Friday. (Representational Image)

3 terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Shopian

This comes a day after two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Dangerpora area of Sopore district of the state.

31 May 2019 8:38 PM

After 30 yrs in Army, soldier is declared a ‘foreigner’

Police said that Subedar Mohammed Sanaullah was detained after foreigners tribunal declared him a foreign national.

30 May 2019 5:05 AM

Singh was addressing a press conference here in which he was asked about Congress' claims of conducting six surgical strikes during the UPA regime. (Photo: ANI)

Refuting Cong claims, Army top official says 1st surgical strike was in Sept 2016

'I don't want to go into what political parties say, they will be given an answer by govt,' Lt General Singh said.

20 May 2019 2:30 PM

Further attacking Pakistan, he said that terrorist infrastructure continue to remain 'intact in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and also in Pakistan.' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Dare not try and come anywhere near LoC: Indian Army to Pakistan

Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh further informed that Pakistan has continued its 'anti-India' activities.

20 May 2019 1:57 PM

On June 14 last year, Aurangzeb was abducted by militants as he left his unit to celebrate Eid at his home in the frontier district of Poonch. (Photo: File)

Shaurya Chakra awardee Aurangzeb's killer among 4 militants slain in J&K encounters

One of the slain militants was involved in the murder of Army jawan Aurangzeb in June last year.

18 May 2019 5:43 PM

From left: Major K. Renuka (first woman biker from Army), Major Euthica (driver), Captain Tejal Parashare (navigator).

Army teaches us not to give up: Major K Renuka

Renuka of Army Service Corps recently became the first woman biker from the Army to scale the 18,176 ft Karakoram Pass.

15 May 2019 12:03 AM

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