Indian Armed Forces

October 1, 2026 11:15 PM

HQ IDS, India’s apex institution driving tri-service synergy, turns 25

The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), India’s apex institution driving jointness, integration and synergy among the three services and which played a key role during Operation Sindoor, completed 25 years on Thursday. Conceived as a permanent institution to promote jointness and integration in the armed forces, the HQ IDS has emerged as the fulcrum of tri-service synergy vanguard for new domains like cyber and space. The institution marked its silver jubilee, commemorating the 2...

September 28, 2026 1:29 PM

Indian Armed Forces Contingent Departs for India-Kazakhstan Joint Exercise KAZIND-2026

A 60-member contingent of the Indian Armed Forces has departed for Oskemen, Kazakhstan, to participate in the ninth edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2026. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from September 28 to October 11, 2026. The Indian contingent comprises primarily personnel from a battalion of the Garhwal Rifles, along with troops from other arms and services and personnel from the Indian Air Force. The Kazakhstan Armed Forces will field a con...

July 26, 2026 10:32 PM

Rajnath Singh says Operation Sindoor showed India’s ability to respond decisively; rules out talks with Pakistan except on PoK

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday asserted that the success of Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's capability to respond decisively to any provocation by Pakistan, while reiterating that there would be no dialogue with Islamabad except on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which he described as an integral part of India. Addressing the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, the Defence Minister said India's armed forces had sent a strong message throu...

July 26, 2026 11:04 AM

Heroes of Kargil War: The Bravehearts whose courage defined Operation Vijay

The victory in the 1999 Kargil War was forged through extraordinary courage, unwavering determination and the supreme sacrifice of India's Armed Forces. Every peak recaptured during Operation Vijay bore testimony to acts of exceptional gallantry, as soldiers battled enemy positions on some of the world's most inhospitable mountain terrain. The nation recognised this unparalleled bravery with its highest military honours. During the conflict, four soldiers were awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC)...

July 26, 2026 10:23 AM

Indian armed forces fully prepared to counter any threat: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that the Indian Armed Forces are fully prepared to face any challenge, warning that while the enemy's intentions remain unchanged and it continues to resort to proxy wars and infiltration, India's military remains vigilant and capable of safeguarding the nation's sovereignty. Addressing a commemorative event in Dras on the eve of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Defence Minister paid tribute to the soldiers who secured India's victory in the 1...

July 26, 2026 11:19 AM

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: Honouring the courage that secured India’s victory

Every year on July 26, India pauses to remember one of the defining moments in its military history - the victory in the 1999 Kargil War. As the nation observes the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, it pays tribute to the soldiers whose courage, sacrifice and unwavering determination ensured the success of Operation Vijay and safeguarded India's sovereignty. More than a commemoration of military success, Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrates the indomitable spirit of the Indian Armed Forces and serves as a remi...

March 9, 2026 1:00 PM

Women in Uniform: India’s Defence Forces Witness Rising Leadership of Women

As India marks International Women’s Day, the growing presence of women in the Indian Armed Forces reflects one of the most significant transformations in the country’s defence landscape. Once largely confined to medical and nursing services, women today are increasingly taking on operational, strategic, and leadership responsibilities across the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force, marking a new era of inclusivity and professional excellence in India’s defence forces. The jour...

January 23, 2026 6:33 PM

Republic Day 2026: Tri-services tableau to highlight ‘Operation Sindoor’ at Kartavya Path

The Indian Armed Forces will showcase a Tri-Service tableau titled “Operation Sindoor: Victory Through Jointness” during the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path on January 26. The tableau will present a powerful visual narrative of India’s evolving military doctrine, underlining the country’s growing emphasis on joint operations, precision strikes and self-reliant defence capabilities. According to Defence Ministry, the tableau reflects the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India�...

January 1, 2026 4:19 PM

Year-Ender2025:Defence Strengthens Capability and Self-Reliance

As India steps into 2026, 2025 will be remembered as a landmark year for the Ministry of Defence – officially designated the 'Year of Reforms'. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the guidance of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, the ministry achieved unprecedented progress in Aatmanirbharta, operational boldness, record-breaking production and exports, and institutional reforms. From the decisive Operation Sindoor that reshaped India's counter-terrorism policy to historic milestone...

December 16, 2025 3:10 PM

Vijay Diwas: President Murmu inaugurates Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, marking a significant step in honouring India’s highest military heroes. The newly inaugurated gallery features portraits of all 21 recipients of the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military decoration awarded for exceptional valour, courage and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy during war. The Param Vir Dirgha has been created to educate visitors about the brav...