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Helicopters have made several sorties from Gangtok and Sevok and evacuated approximately 100 persons, including the aged, women and children. (Photo: Deccan Chronicle)

Indian Army, IAF rescue 100 stranded tourists from rain-hit areas of Sikkim

On Sunday morning, the Trishakti Corps of Indian Army and IAF launched air evacuation of tourists stranded in far-flung areas.

16 Sep 2018 7:47 PM

Rewari police has released photos of the three accused, Manish (left), Nishu (top right) and Pankaj - an Army personnel (bottom right). (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Serving Army man among 3 accused in 19-yr-old's gangrape in Haryana: cops

The trio allegedly abducted the woman from a bus stop and raped her in Haryana's Mahendargarh district on Wednesday.

15 Sep 2018 4:32 PM

According to Army, Pakistan-based terror outfit LeT was severely hit in the surgical strikes carried out on the intervening night of September 28 and 29, 2016. (Representational Image | PTI)

Army used leopard urine, faeces as ‘weapon’ during surgical strike on Pak

Lt Gen (retd) Rajendra Nimbhorkar said time of the attack -- 3:30 am -- was chosen to ensure maximum damage to the enemy.

12 Sep 2018 7:32 PM

Mr Singh said that experts from both sides would also hold detailed discussions to share their experience on varied topics for mutual benefits. (Photo: Twitter / ANI)

Indian Army in Mongolia for joint exercises

During the exercise, both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of well developed tactical drills.

12 Sep 2018 5:20 AM

In the exchange of fire, the intruder was killed and his body handed over to local police. (Representational Image)

Indian Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in J&K's Rajouri, intruder killed

A suspicious movement was picked up along the LoC in Rajouri Sector in the early hours.

05 Sep 2018 11:56 AM

The Army chief said if the armed forces don’t keep pace with time and the manner in which the social media is moving forward then it will be “fire-fighting” to keep up with time. (Photo: File)

‘Armymen can’t be denied smartphones’

Social media can be used for psychological warfare: Rawat

05 Sep 2018 2:17 AM

The Army chief said if the armed forces don't keep pace with time and the manner in which social media is moving forward then it will be 'fire-fighting' to keep up with time. (Photo: File)

Personnel can't be denied use of smartphones: Army chief Rawat

He also added that social media can be used for psychological warfare and to combat proxy war, insurgency and terrorism.

04 Sep 2018 4:16 PM

Major Gogoi was later awarded the Chief of Army Staff’s Commendation card for 'sustained efforts' in counter insurgency operations. (Photo: File)

Army orders action against Major Gogoi who met woman at Srinagar hotel

Probe found that Major Gogoi had no business being away from the place of duty without permission.

27 Aug 2018 1:01 PM

The petition came up for hearing before a bench comprising Justices Madan B Lokur, S Abdul Nazeer and Deepak Gupta and the court said the matter has to be heard by the bench which had passed an order in this regard last year. (Representational Image)

SC to hear plea of Army men challenging prosecution in AFSPA areas on Sep 4

Meanwhile, the bench said that two separate petitions related to Manipur fake encounter cases will be heard on September 4.

20 Aug 2018 2:08 PM

Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police (DGP) S P Vaid also confirmed the killing of terrorists. (Representational Image)

3 terrorists killed as Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in north Kashmir

Militants were trying to infiltrate from across the LoC in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara district of north Kashmir.

19 Aug 2018 11:18 AM

The quantum of ceasefire violation has drastically reduced and augurs well for future, the statement said. (Photo: PTI/File)

India raises intrusion in Pir Panjal with Pakistan

Early this month, four Indian Army personnel were killed in an encounter while trying to stop an infiltration bid in Gurez in north Kashmir.

17 Aug 2018 2:08 AM

Two Pakistani troopers were killed by the Indian Army in response to ceasefire violations along the LoC in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir. (Representational Image | PTI)

2 Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory action by Indian Army in J&K

Indian troops carried out operations on Monday night after the ceasefire violations.

14 Aug 2018 12:14 PM

The items which will be produced in India include thermal insoles, snow goggles, ice axe, boots, avalanche victim detector, rock pitons, karabiner-related mountaineering equipment and sleeping bags, the sources said. (Photo: File)

Army finalises Make in India extreme-weather gear for Siachen, Doklam

Military sources said the Army is aiming at saving nearly Rs 300 crore annually by indigenous production of these items

12 Aug 2018 2:07 PM

The third India-Pakistan war in December 1971 was a landmark conflict not only in the history of South Asia but also in global military history

Insights into how India’s most successful war since its inception was fought & won

This was a war that saw the Indian political and military leadership at its historical best.

10 Aug 2018 12:27 AM

Crowd outside Major’s building. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Martyred Major Rane will be laid to rest today

Major Kaustubh Rane was martyred during an operation to flush out terrorists in a bid to foil infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir.

09 Aug 2018 2:05 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI/File)

Amethi to turn employment battle ground

Congress will hold camps there to train youths who want to join Indian Army.

09 Aug 2018 1:25 AM

"Four more terrorists have been killed in the operation at Kiloora in Shopian. One terrorist was killed last night," an Army official said, adding the operation was still going on. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

5 militants killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Shopian district

The search operation turned into an encounter after the militants fired upon the security forces, an official had said.

04 Aug 2018 8:40 AM

The search operation turned into an encounter as soon as terrorist fired at security forces. (Representational Image)

3 militants who killed J&K cop shot dead in Kulgam

CRPF along with Indian Army and state police are engaging with the terrorists 70 km from Srinagar in Khudwani.

22 Jul 2018 8:41 AM

This MoU will benefit a large number of serving and retired Army personnel who are having their accounts with SBI.

Indian Army signs MoU with SBI on salary package

The MoU will be valid till 3 January, 2019 and continuation thereafter will be subject to review/renewal.

13 Jul 2018 9:41 AM

Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat (Photo: PTI)

Army’s austerity drive prompts cut in team to China

The former vice-chief also noted that 68 per cent of Army equipment was in the vintage category.

13 Jul 2018 2:00 AM

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