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Any impact on peace on LAC will adversely affect bilateral ties: Rajnath

The Chinese and Indian border troops on the southern and northern shores of Pangong Lake began disengagement as planned on Wednesday

Rajnath Singh to make statement on Ladakh situation in Parliament

China announced that Beijing and New Delhi have started "synchronised and organised disengagement" at the southern and northern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake

Uttarkhand disaster: Toll at 28; ops to rescue those trapped in tunnel on

Around 170 people are still missing after the Sunday's disaster apparently caused by a glacier burst, according to the latest data

Ladakh standoff: Govt says emergency procurement of arms undertaken by army

''In the current standoff, emergency procurement for certain arms and equipment have been undertaken by the armed forces to beef up their combat potential,'' Naik said

Securities forces have restricted Pakistan's acts to borders only: Rajnath

Indian security forces have not only restricted Pakistan's nefarious acts to the borders only but are also giving a befitting reply to them, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Rajya Sabha

Indian Army helps authorities to control forest fire in Arunachal Pradesh

Indian Army assisted forest authorities in controlling forest fire near Chillipam Monastery, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh

US soldiers reach Rajasthan for joint Indo-US military exercise

A contingent American soldiers has reached Rajasthan to take part in a fortnight-long Indo-US joint military exercise along the Pakistan border, starting Monday, a defence official said. The contingent of 270 US soldiers reached Suratgarh in a special aircraft and left for Mahajan Field Firing Range where the joint ''war exercise'' will start on February, Defence spokesperson Lt Col Amitabh Sharma said on Saturday. This will be the 16th edition of the US military exercise under the military exchange program at the Mahajan Field Firing Range, he said, adding the exercise will continue till February 21. The Indian soldiers taking part in the exercise belong to the 11th Battalion of Sapt Shakti Command of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, Lt Col Sharma said. The American soldiers taking part in the exercise belong to the US Army's 2, Infantry Battalions, 3, Infantry Regiments and 1-2 Striker Brigade Combat Team, he added. On reaching Suratgarh, the Indian Army gave a warm welcome to the US A

India and US armies to take part in joint exercise in Rajasthan

Soldiers from the Indian and the US armies will participate in land exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 20' from February 8 to February 21 this year

Aero India: IAF chief holds talks with Tajikistan, Bangladesh counterparts

Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Friday met his counterparts from Tajikistan and Bangladesh and a delegation from France in separate meetings on the last day of Aero India 2021 in Bengaluru."IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria met Lt Gen Safaralizoda Rahmonali, Chief of Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan during Aero India 2021. The chiefs acknowledged strong bilateral ties and discussed enhancement of ongoing defence engagements," IAF tweeted.IAF chief Bhadauria also held extensive talks with Bangladesh air force chief."CAS, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat, CAS, Bangladesh Air Force during a bilateral meeting at Aero India 21. The wide range of exchanges between the two Air Forces is a reflection of strong bonds of friendship that bind India & Bangladesh," IAF said in another tweet.Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria also met a French delegation and affirmed deep strategic ...

Kashmir: Army soldier killed in Pakistan ceasefire violation on LoC

Earlier, three Army personnel were killed in Pakistani firing along the LoC in January this year

Aero India 2021 in pictures: Defence technologies, jets on display

The India's premier aerospace and defence exhibition, Aero India 2021 takes off on Wednesday amidst the Covid-19 pandemic with buzz around "AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan" and "Make in India" push

Ready to defeat any misadventures to defend territorial integrity: Rajnath

China and India are locked in a military standoff in eastern Ladakh since May 5 last

Reading the defence budget tea leaves

MoD has managed the defence budget well in a difficult year, but long-term fixes are needed

Security forces guarding Pak, China receive enhanced funds in Budget

The central security forces guarding the India-Pakistan, Sino-Indian and other frontiers have received an increased amount of funds amid tension with India's western and northern neighbours.

Lt Gen Chandi Prasad Mohanty takes charge as Vice Chief of Army Staff

Lt Gen Chandi Prasad Mohanty on Monday took charge as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding Lt Gen SK Saini.

Two terrorists surrender to security forces in Pulwma following encounter

"One terrorist who was injured in the encounter has been shifted to hospital for medical treatment"

India always respects LoC ceasefire, Pak Army defaulter: Army commander

India has always respected the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control but the Pakistan Army has been the "defaulter", Northern Command chief of the Indian Army Lt Gen Y K Joshi said on Thursday

Beating Retreat ceremony to feature new rendition to mark 1971 victory

The 'Beating Retreat' ceremony on Friday will feature a special new composition 'Swarnim Vijay'

PM Modi to address National Cadet Corps Rally at Cariappa Ground today

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and the three armed services Chiefs will be present on the occasion

Republic Day 2021: India puts its military might, cultural heritage on show

The contingents only marched a distance of 3.5 km instead of the usual 8.5 km, and for the first time in 55 years, no foreign dignitary attended the January 26 parade