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TN BJP to stage statewide protest today against army soldier's killing

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party will stage a protest today against the killing of an Indian Army soldier allegedly by a DMK councillor Chinnasamy in the Krishnagiri district, party state president K Annamalai said on Wednesday.Annamalai said that the Tamil Nadu BJP Ex-Servicemen wing will protest at their respective district collectorate wearing their Badge against the "disrespect" of the Army.The deceased soldier was identified as Prabhu who served in Jammu and Kashmir. Based on Prabhakaran (Prabhu's brother's) complaint, Krishnagiri Police arrested the main accused Chinnasamy and nine others including Chinnasamy's son Rajapandi."As a mark of respect to the Army man Thiru Prabhu who was beaten to death by a DMK councillor, members of @BJP4TamilNadu Ex-Servicemen wing wearing their Badge & Cap will protest against the DMK govt for this cruel disrespect to our Indian Army," Annamalai tweeted."The protest tomorrow will be carried out by the members of @BJP4TamilNadu ...

'India first country to name islands after soldiers', says Amit Shah

Shah said that it is an important day for the three wings of the Indian military

Sikkim gorge accident: Bodies of 16 Army men sent home after wreath laying

The mortal remains of the 16 Army personnel who were killed in a road accident in Sikkim were sent to their respective homes after a solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held at Bagdogra airport in the northern part of West Bengal on Saturday. Post the wreath-laying ceremony, 15 of the bodies were flown by special Air Force aircraft to various airports in the country, from where they will be taken to the victims' towns or villages, the Army said. The body of Naib Subedar Chandan Kumar Mishra, who belonged to Khagaria in Bihar, was taken to his native place by road. "After the bodies reach the native places of deceased soldiers, local Army authorities will coordinate the handing over of mortal remains to the family members and conduct of funeral with full military honours," an Army official said. The 16 bravehearts lost their lives when the Army truck they were travelling in skidded down a steep slope at Zema in North Sikkim on Friday morning. Wreaths were laid on the mortal remains o

Russia to lose 100,000 servicemen by year-end: Ukraine President Zelenksy

As Moscow continues its invasion against Kiev, Zelensky believes Russia will lose at least 100,000 servicemen by the end of this year

Indian Navy to get a new ensign: What is changing and why is it important?

On September 2, PM Modi will unveil a new ensign of the Indian Navy that will not include the St George's Cross

Russia struggling to recruit soldiers for Ukraine: US Defense official

Last week, Putin signed a decree to boost Russia's combat personnel from 1.9 million to 2.04 million starting next year

Saving money to skilling soldiers: Agnipath's bold battle plan for military

The expected savings on salary and pension bills needs to be set against the problems of jobs for trained soldiers discharged from service and the relationship between Agniveers and regular full-time

Agnipath intake 'to grow' from 46K annually in first 4 yrs, to 125K per yr

Scheme's objective is not about cutting costs but to make the military younger and dynamic: Senior Army officer

Govt relaxes upper age limit for 'Agnipath' recruitment to 23 yrs for 2022

The government had unveiled the scheme on Tuesday that will overhaul the decades-old selection process to bring in fitter and younger troops to tackle future security challenges facing the nation

Agnipath scheme: Army to recruit 40,000 soldiers in coming months

"Indian Army will recruit 25,000 'Agniveers' in the next 180 days and the process for recruitment of the remaining 15,000 will begin a month after that," Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen B S Raju said

'Agnipath' scheme: Govt unveils radical changes in recruitment of soldiers

In their first year, 'Agniveers' will be paid a customised package of Rs 30,000 per month, rising incrementally each year to Rs 40,000 in the fourth year

Suspected drug cartel gunmen abduct two female soldiers in Mexico

They were kidnapped for the simple reason that they belonged to the army, Gen. Vicente Prez Lpez said. They had nothing to do with any operational issues

117 soldiers awarded army medals for fighting terrorism, infiltration

One Lt Gen and two major generals were among 117 soldiers awarded for gallantry and distinguished service

Four soldiers killed, 14 others injured in armed attack in Mali

Four soldiers were killed and over a dozen were wounded in a terrorist attack in southwestern Mali, the country's military says.

Joe Biden likely to extend US troop presence in Afghanistan beyond May 1

Without coming right out and saying it, President Joe Biden seems ready to let lapse a May 1 deadline for completing a withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan

Maharashtra: Serving, former soldiers exempted from panchayat property tax

All serving and retired soldiers in Maharashtra will be exempted from the Gram Panchayat property tax, Rural Development Minister Hasan Mushrif announced on Wednesday

Galwan clash: Rahul hails martyred soldier, Mamata announces compensation

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said the government should not only give a strategic, but also an economic reply to China

Trump plans to punish 'delinquent' Germany, reduce US troops to 25,000

Since his election in 2016, Trump has pushed for the 2 per cent as a hard target, and he has repeatedly singled out Germany as a major offender, though many others are also below the goal

Year in Review: How democracies around the world were redefined in 2019

Business Standard compiles the list of key leaders and individuals redefining democracy in 2019.

ITBP jawan kills five colleagues before shooting self in Chhattisgarh

The jawans were stationed in Kadenar camp of ITBP's 45th battalion that had been deployed in the area for counter insurgency operations