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Republic Day 2023: This year's parade to witness many first-time events

From women riders to the Egypt army's march, here's a lowdown on some of the firsts to be witnessed during the Republic Day parade this year

Land mine found near Army post in J-K's Poonch, destroyed, says official

A land mine was found near an Army post and subsequently destroyed in a controlled explosion in Jammu and Kashmir's border district of Poonch Saturday, officials said

Forces capable of giving 'bloody nose' to China if required: J J Singh

Armed forces are capable of giving a bloody nose to China if it tries any more "misadventures" and the only way forward to improving ties is dialogue, former chief of the army staff JJ Singh said

Tata Boeing Aerospace JV delivers first fuselage for Indian Army

The Apache will provide the Indian Army with a significant boost in capability just as the AH-64 did for the Indian Air Force," says Salil Gupte, who heads Boeing India

Indians view US as biggest military threat after China, shows survey

43% of 1,000 respondents perceived China as the greatest threat, according to the survey by Morning Consult, a US-based global business intelligence company

Agnipath a game changer in making armed forces future-ready: PM Modi

Hailing the potential of Agniveers, he said their spirit is reflective of the bravery of the armed forces which has always kept the flag of the nation flying high

Rajnath Singh recalls bravery of armed forces on 75th Army Day

He said the spirit and bravery of the soldiers has not only enhanced India's respect around the world but also increased faith in the hearts of all Indians

Be future-ready, learn lessons from Russia-Ukraine war: Rajnath tells Army

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday asked the army to be future-ready at a time when lessons should be learnt from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India's reputation has increased significantly in the international fora and this manifested in ceasing of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the leaders concerned to ensure safe evacuation of Indian students, he said. Speaking at the 75th Indian Army Day event at the Army Service Corps (ASC) Bengaluru, he called upon the armed forces to enhance their adoption capabilities and that in the coming days all major armed forces would boost their security mechanism. Earlier, when India used to speak, no one would take it seriously, but now when we say, "the world listens to us carefully." "An example of it is the evacuation of Indian students caught during the Russia and Ukraine war. There was an outcry to bring students back home safely," Singh said at celebrations here, which is happening for

J&K avalanche: Army evacuates stranded workers from Zojila tunnel project

The Indian Army rescued and evacuated 172 workers stranded in an avalanche at the Zojila Tunnel construction site on Saturday.According to an Army statement, in a major avalanche near Sarbal Nilagrar, workers of the construction company got stuck.The rescue teams of the Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police swung into action and after hours of gruelling effort finally all 172 workers were brought to safety.This incident happened on January 12 in which three workers lost their lives, said Army.The Army pressed into effect avalanche rescue equipment and rescue dogs.A low-intensity avalanche struck the Sarbal area in the Ganderbal district of Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday."A low-intensity avalanche hit Sarbal area where the Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) workshop was being held," officials said.As reported by company officials everyone is safe. No loss of life or property is reported, they said, while adding that police and SDRF teams have been ...

'Indian Army synonymous with valour and courage', says Amit Shah

On the occasion of 75th army day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too, conveyed his wishes to serving Army personnel as well as ex-servicemen

Every Indian is proud of our Army: PM Narendra Modi on Army Day

On the occasion of Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Indian Army, saying the soldiers have always kept our nation safe and are widely admired for their service during times of crisis. Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark Field Marshal K M Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, replacing his British predecessor in 1949. "On Army Day, I convey my best wishes to all army personnel, veterans and their families. Every Indian is proud of our Army and will always be grateful to our soldiers," Prime Minister Modi said in a tweet. "They have always kept our nation safe and are widely admired for their service during times of crisis," he said.

Forever indebted to soldiers for courage, sacrifice: Kharge on Army Day

On the occasion of Army Day, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hailed soldiers and veterans, and said the people are forever indebted to them for their unflinching courage, utmost dedication and selfless sacrifice. Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi also lauded the Indian Army and said every soldier is full of bravery, patriotism and sacrifice. In a tweet, Kharge said, "Salutations to our brave soldiers, veterans, ex-servicemen and gratitude to their families, on the occasion of Indian Army Day." "We are forever indebted to your unflinching courage, utmost dedication and selfless sacrifice," the Congress president said. In a tweet in Hindi, Gandhi said, "Bravery, patriotism and sacrifice every soldier of our army is full of these." He also extended best wishes on Army Day to all the jawans, ex-servicemen and their families for their sacrifice and dedication. In a tweet, the Congress said, "On Indian Army Day, we salute the jawans of the Indian Army for their ..

Indian forces among best in world, thanks to veterans' courage: Army chief

Indian armed forces is highly professional and counted among the best in the world which is a result of the indomitable courage of the veterans and their sacrifices, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Saturday. Addressing a gathering of ex-servicemen on the occasion of the seventh Armed Forces Veterans Day celebrations here, he asserted that inspired by the contributions of veterans, all the three services of the armed forces, "is ready to face any challenge as a formidable instrument of the nation". IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari and Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar also shared the dais with the Army chief during the celebrations held at the Manekshaw Centre here. A large number of veterans drawn from the three wings of the armed forces had also gathered at the venue. "Today, our armed forces is counted among the best and highly professional forces in the world. This identity (of the forces) is a result of your sacrifices, indomitable courage and hard labour. Inspired by

'Women in Army have performed exceedingly well', says General Manoj Pande

"The proposal has been forwarded to the government . We hope that it will be accepted," he added

Patrolling along LoC strengthened ahead of Republic Day: BSF officer

Patrolling and deployment of troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir have been strengthened ahead of Republic Day, a senior BSF officer said on Wednesday

458 Agniveer candidates set to undergo physical training in Secunderabad

As many as 458 candidates of Agniveer are set to undergo training at the 1 EME Centre, the premier training institute of the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (CEME), officials said.Brig Suresh G, Commandant, 1 EME Centre on Tuesday briefed the media at the Agniveers Training & Administration & Newly Conceptionalised and Constructed Outdoor Musketry Facility.Bharat Bhushan Babu, IIS, ADG (Media & Communication), DPR MoD visited the Training Centre of the Corps of EME, 1 EME CENTRE, Secunderabad and took stock of arrangements for the transformation of the Agniveers.Speaking to ANI Brig Suresh G, Commandant, 1 EME Centre said that 1 EME Centre is responsible for basic training, and advanced and technical subjects for Agniveers of Electronic and mechanical engineers."We have received 458 candidates for the 'Agniveer' training programme. They will undergo 10 weeks of basic training. It's a well-calibrated output-oriented programme and the Indian Army is ...

Delhi LG grants prosecution sanction against Shehla Rashid over tweets

The L-G has granted the prosecution sanction under the relevant section 196 of CrPC 1973

Cong slams BJP for criticizing ex-army chief general Deepak Kapoor

The Congress on Monday lashed out at the BJP for criticising former Army chief General Deepak Kapoor after he participated in the Bharat Jodo Yatra, and accused the ruling party of "maligning brave hearts". Gen (retd) Kapoor and many retired top officers of the defence services joined the Rahul Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' on Sunday which is passing through Haryana. Tweeting a picture of Gen Kapoor walking alongside Rahul Gandhi in the Yatra in Haryana, BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said, "Ex-Army Chief Gen Deepak Kapoor joined Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra. Kapoor was indicted in the Adarsh scam along with other senior Army officers." "The inquiry committee had opined that they may be debarred from holding any Govt position or office for shaming the Armed Forces," the BJP leader said Sunday. Hitting out at Malviya, Congress' social media department chief Supriya Shrinate said, "General Kapoor, a war veteran of the 1971 Indo-Pak war, recipient of PVSM, AVSM, VSM and Sena

Amit Shah visits INA HQ at Moirang in Manipur, hoists national flag

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday visited the Indian National Army (INA) headquarters at Moirang in Manipur's Bishnupur district and hoisted the national flag. In Moirang, INA had hoisted the tricolour for the first time on Indian soil. Shah also paid floral tributes to a photograph of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at the memorial. He was accompanied by Chief Minister N Biren Singh. Shah is scheduled to address the public, and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 1,300 crore. Earlier in the day, he inaugurated a medical college in Churachandpur, the first in the hill district, and unveiled a 120-foot-tall statue of a polo player riding a pony at Marjing Polo Complex in Manipur's Imphal East district. Manipur is considered the birthplace of the game.

PM Modi lauds deployment of first woman Army officer at Siachen

"This will make every Indian proud, illustrating the spirit of India's Nari Shakti," the Prime Minister tweeted in response to a tweet by Fire and Fury Sappers