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The border challenge

The fact that more Chinese soldiers are now crossing over into the Indian side can be the result of growing Chinese aggressiveness on territorial issues

Chinese helicopters spotted along Sino-India border in East Ladakh: Report

There was no official word on whether the Su-30 jets were rushed in to carry out the sorties in the wake of the face-off and aggressive Chinese posturing in the area

Border row: Rajnath reviews Ladakh situation, road construction to continue

It was clarified during the meeting that the Indian Army will hold its fort as talks to defuse the situation would continue in parallel

Major Suman Gawani to be honoured with UN Military Gender Advocate award

Major Gawani was scheduled to visit New York for the award ceremony but due to Covid-19 pandemic, she will receive the award during an online ceremony

After changing Galwan claim line thrice, PLA now claims the entire valley

There was a shock on May 5, when some 5,000 Chinese troops crossed into the Galwan River valley, followed by another incursion in similar numbers into the Pangong Lake sector on May 12.

With presence of Chinese troops, India increases troops' strength in Ladakh

Sources in the Indian Army said that the Chinese have moved in troops and heavy vehicles across the Line of Actual Control near the Pangong Tso lake

China brings in more troops into Ladakh, India keeps aggressive posture

Military sources said the Indian Army has also been matching up to the Chinese build-up in both Pangong Tso lake and Galwan Valley

After devastation from cyclone Amphan, Army deployed in West Bengal

The extended lockdown has made restoration work an uphill task, the biggest impediment being manpower shortage

Army deployed in Amphan-ravaged Bengal to restore essential infrastructure

Five columns of Army have been deployed in Kolkata and North & South 24 Parganas districts, these three parts of Bengal reported maximum damage due to the cyclone

CDS, 3 service chiefs to hold joint press meet as India fights coronavirus

The military leaders' briefing, scheduled for 6 pm, comes at a time when India is under lockdown to control the coronavirus pandemic

A new and worrying chapter: Chinese intrusions in Ladakh gather pace

While patrol intrusions from both sides are routine in areas where the Line of Actual Control (LAC) - the de facto border between India and China - is disputed

Pakistan should be worried if there is a terror attack in India: IAF Chief

When asked if the Air Force is ready to take out any terrorist camp or launchpad across the Line of Control Bhadauria said, "If the situation demands so, of course, Indian Air Force is ready 24x7"

Tour of Duty: Anand Mahindra may recruit those who serve in Army for 3 yrs

This proposal is part of the Indian Army's efforts to attract the best talents of the country into its fold

Pending arsenal orders to be cleared within a month of normalcy: OFB chief

In a Q&A, Hari Mohan of the Ordnance Factory Board says 85% of the operations in arms-making units can be organised while maintaining social distancing

Army considering a proposal to allow 3-year tenure for civilians

The proposal, which is a part of broad reforms envisaged for the force, is set to be discussed at a conference of top commanders of the Indian Army following which the process would be taken forward

Killing 'Rambo' militants & talking of it: Big deal or business as usual?

Someone in govt needs to decide on how to present our successes to citizens. The decision should be at the highest level rather than off-the-cuff remark by a uniformed officer, writes Salman Khurshid

India, China troops face off in Ladakh and Sikkim; several injured

1st case of troops from both sides exchanging blows after the Pangong Lake incident that took place in August 2017

Roll out of Integrated Battle Groups delayed due to Covid-19: Army Chief

The Army Chief also said that there could be some disruptions in defence production and procurement in the wake of the pandemic, but it will be a "temporary phase"

Seven major evacuation operations conducted in India's history

Listen to the podcast to know about the first leg of India's coronavirus evacuation that kick-starts tomorrow and also take a look at 7 major evacuation operations carried out in India's history

24 people in Army's RR hospital in Delhi test positive for Covid-19

Separately, the Indian Navy quarantined around 150 officers and sailors at the INS Netaji Subhash, an administrative and logistics base in Kolkata