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The gun battle which began early on Friday is underway. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

2 terrorists killed, 4 soldiers injured in J&K encounter, operation underway

At least three militants are believed to be trapped inside a residential building in the area.

29 Mar 2019 8:09 AM

The three terrorists who were neutralised today during an encounter here have been identified as Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliates, Jammu and Kashmir Police said. (Photo: File)

Slain terrorists identified as Hizb-ul, LeT affiliates in J&K's Shopian encounter

Incriminating materials including three AK rifles were recovered from the site of encounter.

28 Mar 2019 3:55 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his second public rally in Uttarakhand’s Rudrapur on Thursday lashed out at the previous UPA-led government. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Is it right to abuse our Army Chief? PM slams Oppn in 2nd rally in U’khand

A former Uttarakhand CM, who is also a candidate from here this time had only one job, to mark attendance in Delhi Durbar, said Modi.

28 Mar 2019 3:03 PM

A search operation is currently underway in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

3 terrorists gunned down in J&K encounter, arms seized

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Army and state police had launched a joint operation to nab or eliminate the terrorists.

28 Mar 2019 8:44 AM

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Royal Enfield rolls out Trials

The Bullet Trials 350cc gets a red painted chassis while the Bullet 500cc receives a green painted frame.

28 Mar 2019 2:15 AM

The Indian Army retaliated strongly but the casualties suffered by Pakistan were not known immediately, the officials said, adding Pakistani troops used mortar and small arms to target forward posts and villages. (Photo: Representational Image)

Army personnel killed in LoC firing by Pakistan

They said the cross-border firing started in Shahpur and Kerni areas of Poonch around 5.30 pm yesterday and it continued through the night.

24 Mar 2019 12:16 PM

The Army has placed an order for more than 110 of these guns with the Ordnance Factory. (Photo: ANI)

Army to induct Dhanush howitzers, Air Force to commission Chinook choppers in service

The Dhanush gun system is based on the designs of the Bofors howitzer which was inducted in the Army in 1980s.

22 Mar 2019 8:35 PM

Shrikant Sharma statement came after Congress leader Sam Pitroda asked the government to come out with "more facts" on the Balakot air strike. (Photo: YouTube)

People will give befitting reply with their votes to those defaming Army: UP min

His statement came after Congress leader Sam Pitroda asked the government to come out with "more facts" on the Balakot air strike.

22 Mar 2019 4:11 PM

The SP leader was speaking at a programme at Saifai -- the ancestral village of Samajwadi Party (SP) patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav. (Photo: PTI)

This govt needs to stop pretending to be Indian Army: Akhilesh Yadav

SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav Thursday alleged the Pulwama terror attack was a

22 Mar 2019 2:35 PM

A medical team had also been deployed at the incident site. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

18-month-old Haryana boy trapped in borewell, rescue operation underway

The child was plucking fruits from a tree when he suddenly fell into the borewell.

22 Mar 2019 12:27 PM

The ministry has also taken steps to encourage medium and small shipyards by making only them eligible for small value projects. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nod to 10 lakh ‘Make in India’ grenades

These new hand grenades will replace the existing inventory.

21 Mar 2019 1:56 AM

The 24-year-old deceased rifleman belonged to Janer village, under Dharam Kot Tehsil in Moga district of Punjab and he is survived by his parents, he said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Soldier killed, 4 injured in Pak shelling in J&K’s Rajouri district

Defence spokesman Lt Col Devender Anand said Indian Army retaliated effectively and the firing stopped at 0715 hours.

18 Mar 2019 11:47 AM

The accused Gursewak (53), is a member of Khalistan Commando Force (KFC) and was arrested by the crime branch from ISBT Delhi on March 12 where he had come to meet one of his contacts. (Representional Image)

Delhi police arressts Khalistan Commando Force militant and associate of Bhinderwale

Gursewak was previously involved in more than 50 cases of terrorist activities, murders of police officials and informers, police said.

13 Mar 2019 2:38 PM

A scene of the spot after militants attacked a CRPF convoy in Goripora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama district of J&K on Thursday. At least 49 CRPF jawans were killed in the attack. (Photo: PTI)

Dial down the rhetoric

The events have to be assessed in the light of the fact that the international community also recognised India's right to such a response.

11 Mar 2019 12:00 AM

On Monday, a drone was shot down in the Bikaner sector of Rajasthan. ( Image: Representational)

Indian Army shoots down Pakistani drone in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar

The Army said that one UAV intruded in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar sector around 7.30 pm on Saturday.

10 Mar 2019 3:49 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 50th raising day of the Central Industrial Security Force as the Chief Guest. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Enough is enough, we cannot keep suffering till eternity: PM

Modi also said VIP culture in the country sometimes creates hurdle in the security systems of the country.

10 Mar 2019 12:17 PM

Pakistan also resorted to shelling with mortars and firing of small arms. (Representational Image)

Pak violates ceasefire in J&K, Indian Army retaliates

The ceasefire violation started around 4.30 am as Pakistan continued firing for approximately three hours, till 7.30 am.

10 Mar 2019 12:01 PM

In the current scenario, the Indian Army remains fully prepared for emerging challenges, it said. (Representational Image)

Disinformation on rise on social media, says Indian Army

Some Twitter accounts have spread morphed screenshots of TV news channels in an attempt to communally divide the Army.

09 Mar 2019 1:51 AM

The meeting of two top Generals had come days after India launched a 'pre-emptive' and 'non-military' strike against JeM in Pakistan’s Balakot. (Photo: ANI)

‘Indian Army is fully prepared for emerging challenges’

General Raymond Thomas, Commander, US Special Operations Command, US Army, had called on the Army chief General Bipin Rawat.

08 Mar 2019 7:35 PM

The defence minister has approved the first batch of long-pending reform measures in the army, the sources said. (Representational image)

Centre approves 1st batch of mega reforms in Indian Army: Report

Reforms in Army are being implemented to make 1.3 mn-strong force leaner and meaner, and to enhance its combat capabilities.

08 Mar 2019 9:42 AM

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