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Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat said. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Army gets agile, lean and lethal for future warfare

There are now around 1,100 officers posted at the Army Headquarters, of which some 230 will be shifted out.

08 Mar 2019 6:17 AM

Amid heightened Indo-Pak tension, sources in the security establishment on Wednesday said that Pakistan has mobilised additional troops and military equipment from its frontier with Afghanistan to forward positions in several sensitive sectors along the LoC in Kashmir.

Indian Army warns Pakistan against killing civilians

It said that the Army is maintaining strict vigil along the Line of Control and international border (IB).

07 Mar 2019 1:03 AM

Manoj Tiwari said, 'Our country comes first, then party and then us.' (Photo: ANI)

Feel proud to wear Army jacket: Manoj Tiwari responds to Oppn's criticism

Tiwari claimed that those criticizing him were people who 'do not love the country and respect the armed forces.'

04 Mar 2019 2:20 PM

In violation of the ceasefire agreement with India, Pakistani forces have been shelling areas along the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch districts for eight consecutive days. (Photo: ANI/ Twitter)

3 civilians killed in heavy shelling by Pak post IAF pilot return

24-year-old Rubana Kosar, her son Fazan (5) and nine-month-old daughter Shabnam were killed in the shelling at J&K's Poonch.

02 Mar 2019 11:32 AM

However, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), which has been engaged in the rescue operation since the day of the tragedy on December 13 last, will continue with their services. (Photo: AFP | File)

Navy, Army decide to call off operation in Meghalaya's mine tragedy

Navy, Army informed local authorities about their decision to pack up and leave op on direction from their higher-ups, R Susngi said.

02 Mar 2019 9:31 AM

The shelling also kept the local people awake whole night, the local sources said. (Representational Image | PTI)

Houses damaged, civilian hurt in intense Pak firing along LoC

Indian troops respond ‘strongly & effectively’ to shelling along border.

02 Mar 2019 3:08 AM

An exchange of fire, which took place between security forces and terrorists in wee hours of Friday, in Babagund village of Kupwara district, has ended, official sources said. (Photo: ANI/ Twitter)

J&K encounter ends; search operations underway

According to official sources, two or three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area.

01 Mar 2019 10:57 AM

This is the seventh consecutive day that Pakistan has targeted forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC). (Representational Image)

Woman killed, jawan injured as Pak shells 6 sectors in Poonch, Rajouri

The authorities have ordered temporary closure of educational institutions located within five kilometres of the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch.

28 Feb 2019 6:18 PM

Brahmastra Corps to counter China threat

XVII Mountain Strike Corps was shifted to Jharkhand; it’ll be back to its original place now.

28 Feb 2019 3:00 AM

India sent Pakistan a strongly-worded message, insisting that the Indian pilot 'must be returned immediately.' (File Photo)

India-Pakistan tension: PM Narendra Modi meets three Service Chiefs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba, Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa.

27 Feb 2019 8:41 PM

From 6:30 pm onwards, the Pakistani army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by shelling with heavy calibre weaponry along the LoC out of frustration, he said. (Photo: Representational Image)

Indian Army destroys 5 Pak posts in retaliation along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir

The Pak troops were also seen firing mortars and missiles from civilian houses, using villagers as human shields.

27 Feb 2019 3:37 AM

Dozens of mortar shells fired from across the LoC landed in Balakote, the police said, but added that there were no casualties reported. (Representational Image | PTI)

Heavy shelling near LoC, Pak trooper killed

Reports received here said that intense shelling took place in Balakote and Krishna Ghati areas of Poonch district.

27 Feb 2019 2:51 AM

At around 5.30 pm, Pakistan initiated heavy shelling with mortars and also fired using small arms along LoC in Akhnoor, Nowshera and Krishna Ghati Sectors. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Ceasefire violation by Pak along LoC, Indian Army strongly retaliates

The ceasefire violations were reported from Pakistani side in Akhnoor, Nowshera, Krishna Ghati Sectors in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

26 Feb 2019 6:46 PM

Army tweets poem after India's air strike in Pakistan

The poem by Hindi poet Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' was tweeted by Additional Director General, Public Information on its official handle.

26 Feb 2019 1:51 PM

SC notice to Centre and J&K government on safety of Armymen

Notice seeks direction on safety of jawans against mob attacks.

26 Feb 2019 2:17 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Union minister for drinking water and sanitation Uma Bharti at a programme in Prayagraj on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Indian Army has resolved to eradicate terrorists, says PM

Modi also mentioned responses of families of deceased CRPF men and said that the story of every family of martyrs is full of inspiration.

25 Feb 2019 2:06 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: AP)

Arun Jaitley takes dig at Cong’s task force

Jaitley also asked the opposition party not to give an impression that India is divided on how to fight terrorism.

23 Feb 2019 2:52 AM

Bunkers being constructed in bordering areas of Rajouri. (Photo: ANI)

Community bunkers being built for safety of locals along LoC in J-K's Rajouri

On Wednesday, Pakistan Army violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Nowshera sector for second consecutive day.

21 Feb 2019 12:21 PM

A house in which militants are suspected to have sheltered is in flames after a gunfight between militants and the security forces in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, some 10 km away from the spot of the recent suicide bombing. (Photo; AFP)

To succeed in J&K; Army, police alone not enough

Pakistan’s Deep State is aware of the reluctance of the Indian establishment to do a full reach out and engagement.

21 Feb 2019 12:31 AM

Role of ISI, Pak Army clear, says top general

An Army major, three soldiers, a J&K policeman and a civilian were also killed in the Pinglena encounter.

20 Feb 2019 3:04 AM

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