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Armed forces told to take optimisation measures amid Covid-19 crisis

Officers, however, fear this will sharply impair the military's equipment and functioning

Centre's dearness allowance move to save Rs 11,000 crore from military

The salary freeze will affect the military's 1,500,000 serving men and women - 1,265,000 in the Army, 83,500 in the Navy and 155,000 in the Air Force.

At war with the virus

The military should supplement its arsenal with dual-use assets that would create capabilities for handling situations like Covid

Larsen & Toubro to now manage communication network of armed forces

The final step was taken when L&T secured a coveted order to create the software backbone that ill manage the AFN

Covid-19 lockdown: Indian Army to observe 'no movement' till April 19

Only personnel connected with provision of essential services will be allowed to move in this time period

Kulgam encounter: Security forces seize explosives; militants escape

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the Damhal Hanjipora area during the night after receiving specific information about the presence of militants there

India shells Pak terror camp, ammo dump to cause heavy damage: Spokesperson

Six Indian security personnel were injured in Sunderbani-Nowshera sector of Rajouri district last week when Pakistan fired at them

Top headlines: V-P Naidu hints at lockdown extension, UK PM critical, more

Business Standard brings to you the top headlines of the day

L&T wins 'large' contract from Indian Army for advanced IT-enabled network

Although the company did not mention the exact value of the contract, according to its project classification, the value of a large order ranges between Rs 2,500 cr and Rs 5,000 cr.

Special force men take down five terrorists in hand-to-hand combat in J&K

The squad of 4-Para regiment, living up to its war cry of "Balidaan Parma Dharam" (sacrifice is ultimate duty), successfully carried out the operation last week

Armed forces readying 51 hospitals to treat coronavirus-affected patients

All armed forces units are coordinating with local civilian authorities to enhance Covid-19 preparedness levels

As India steps up 'war' against Covid-19, military to deploy more resources

Testing facilities, 15,000 beds, military schools to made available if needed, says defence ministry

Leading remotely during lockdown: Eight lessons we can learn from the army

While none of the leadership behaviours mentioned below are applicable only for a lockdown scenario; they are a good framework in the current context

After Rs 21,000-cr turnover in 2019-20, HAL eyes higher growth this year

Rs 19,000 crore remains outstanding from the three defence services

Coronavirus outbreak: Traders seek Army help to distribute medicines

With chemists on the brink of running dry, Centre gets on a war footing

Military leads from the front in war against coronavirus pandemic

The military has already housed over 1,200 patients so far in temporary medical facilities at Manesar, Hindan, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur

Quarantine within units, extended leave mark Armed Forces' war on Covid-19

Fourteen-day isolation for those returning from leave, work from home for a third of officers in armed forces.

Missing in Action: the unfinished stories of India's lost soldiers

This intensely researched book opens up a crucial and uncomfortable chapter of military, political and diplomatic history that few care to visit

New draft defence procurement manual unveiled, aims to boost indigenisation

In another measure designed to promote "Make in India", DPP-2020 introduced a new procurement category, entitled "Buy (Global-Manufacture in India)"

Coronavirus: Number of cases in India surge to 151, says Health Ministry

Maharashtra has 42 cases, including three foreigners, while Kerala has recorded 27 cases which include two foreign nationals