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Army foils Pak's attempt to push arms into Kashmir, recovers four rifles

The Army has foiled an attempt to push in arms and ammunition by Pakistan from across LoC in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered a cache, including four AK74 rifles, officials said

Forces in J&K managed to stop infiltration to large extent: Army officer

The situation along the LoC in Kashmir is under control and security forces have been able to stop infiltration to a large extent so far this year, a top Army officer said here on Saturday

Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over non-bullet proof vehicles for soldiers

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the government over provision of non-bullet proof vehicles for soldiers, while spending Rs 8,400 crore to procure aircraft for PM Modi

Top brass discusses Ladakh ahead of 7th round of Corps Commander talks

The top military brass reviewed the security situation in eastern Ladakh as well as strategies for the seventh round of Corps Commander-level talks with the Chinese PLA

Top army brass reviews security in Ladakh ahead of Corps Commander talks

The Corps Commander talks are taking place with a specific agenda of firming up a roadmap for disengagement of troops from the friction points in eastern Ladakh

Amid face-off with China, Army ammo worth $190 mn languishes in Russia

Army has not carried out pre-despatch inspection (PDI) for the last seven months

Two terrorists eliminated in Sugan Shopian encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

Two terrorists were neutralised by the security forces in an ongoing encounter in the Sugan Zainapora area of Shopian district

Ladakh standoff: 7th round of Commander-level talks likely on October 12

The Indian delegation at the talks is likely to be headed by Lt Gen Harinder Singh, the commander of the Leh-based 14 Corps of the Indian Army

Atal Tunnel dedicated to armed forces, people in border areas: Rajnath

The strategically important Atal Tunnel is dedicated to the armed forces protecting India's borders and those living in the remote terrains, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh here on Saturday

Shopian fake encounter: Bodies of slain trio exhumed, handed over to family

Bodies of three men from Rajouri, killed in an alleged fake encounter by Army in Shopian have been exhumed

Army pays tributes to soldiers killed in Pak firing in J&K's Kupwara

The Army on Friday paid tributes to two soldiers who were killed in Pakistani firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir

Govt to execute communication network project for Army in forward areas

The project will also help provide secure network coverage in areas along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border with Pakistan, they said

India Army to get new and secure communication network for Rs 7,796 cr

For better survivability and responsiveness in operational situations, the Cabinet Committee on Security approved a proposal for a better communication network at an estimated cost of Rs 7,796 crore

India rejects China's 1959 LAC definition, calls it 'untenable, unilateral'

Srivastava said it is the Chinese side which by its attempts to transgress the LAC in various parts of the Western Sector has tried to unilaterally alter the status quo

Army gears up for winter in eastern Ladakh to maintain combat readiness

A significant number of T-90 and T-72 tanks, artillery guns and infantry combat vehicles were flown into various sensitive areas including Chushul and Demchock sectors as part of the logistics operati

After Rohtang, focus shifts to Shinku La tunnel between Ladakh and Lahaul

The BRO is also studying the feasibility of constructing a tunnel beneath the 13.5-km-long snow avalanche-prone Shinku La like the Rohtang tunnel to avoid the majestic pass

Indian Army ready to face China, - 40 degree Celsius in Eastern Ladakh

Along with the enemy across the border, the Indian Army is also working on war footing to fight the extremely harsh winters by building new shelters and prefabricated structures for the soldiers

India-Pak troops exchange fire along international border in J-K's Samba

No one was injured in the firing which started around 11.45 pm on Saturday in Mangu Chak Border Outpost (BOP) area of Ghagwal secto

We need to trust our armed forces to secure our interests: Jaishankar

Amid the border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said it was an ongoing issue and "we need to have trust in our armed forces and their ability to secure our interests".

Militant killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district

An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said