Indian Armed Forces

May 10, 2025 8:03 PM

Armed forces dismiss misinformation, reaffirm ceasefire preparedness at Press Briefing on Operation Sindoor

In a detailed press briefing held on Saturday evening, senior officials from India’s armed forces addressed the nation on Operation Sindoor, reaffirming the country’s commitment to the recently agreed ceasefire while strongly refuting a series of misinformation narratives emerging from Pakistan. The briefing was led by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, with inputs from Commodore Raghu R Nair, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. The officers sha...

May 9, 2025 4:55 PM

Congress launches nationwide ‘Jai Hind Yatra’ to honour armed forces’ bravery during Indo-Pak escalation

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Congress Party on Friday launched the 'Jai Hind Yatra' at state headquarters across the country to honour the courage of the Indian armed forces during ‘Operation Sindoor’ and to pay tribute to the 26 victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to IANS, Congress leader Pawan Khera said, “Today, on behalf of the Congress party, the 'Jai Hind Yatra' is being conducted at every state headquarters across India. We stand firml...

May 9, 2025 12:53 PM

India is always a winner: CM Yogi lauds armed forces amid India-Pak tensions, calls for national unity

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath delivered a strong message of national unity and support for the armed forces on Friday, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Speaking at a public gathering in Lucknow on the occasion of Maharana Pratap Jayanti, the Chief Minister praised India’s military and asserted that "India is always a winner." “With full integrity and responsibility, we must all boost the morale of our armed forces. We must stand firmly with our security pe...

May 9, 2025 12:23 PM

Traders vow to keep goods flowing amid tensions with Pakistan

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), representing over 90 million traders across the country, on Friday expressed unwavering support for the Indian government and armed forces amid the ongoing tensions with Pakistan. Praveen Khandelwal, CAIT Secretary General and Member of Parliament from Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, stated, “Just as our brave soldiers are guarding the borders, the traders of the nation are committed to acting as soldiers on the economic front, ensuring an uninterrupted...

May 8, 2025 2:53 PM

PM Modi reviews national security readiness in high-level meeting with secretaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with top Secretaries from key ministries and departments to review national preparedness and strengthen inter-ministerial coordination in light of the evolving security situation. The meeting was convened in the wake of Operation Sindoor—a precision strike launched by Indian armed forces early Wednesday targeting terrorist infrastructure deep inside Pakistan. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance...

May 7, 2025 9:13 AM

Operation Sindoor: ‘Jai Hind’, Asaduddin Owaisi welcomes strikes on terror hideouts in Pakistan

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has welcomed the strikes on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan. Owaisi took to ‘X’ to welcome the action by the defence forces and called for teaching a lesson to Pakistan. “I welcome the targeted strikes by our defence forces on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan. The Pakistani deep state should be taught a lesson so that there is no other Pahalgam. Pakistan's terror infrastructure should be destroy...

May 7, 2025 8:35 AM

After ‘Operation Sindoor’ Pakistan Army resorts to heavy artillery fire on J&K LoC

After successful targeting of nine terrorists' sites in Pakistan by the Indian armed forces on Wednesday, the Pakistan Army resorted to heavy mortar shelling on the Line of Control (LoC) for the 13th consecutive day. Indian Air Force targeted the terrorists' sites without crossing the Pakistan airspace on Wednesday. The Pakistan armed forces were taken by complete surprise when the Indian strikes started around 1.44 a.m. In order not to escalate tensions further, a defence ministry statement sa...

May 6, 2025 8:48 AM

Home Ministry directs several states to conduct mock drills on May 7

The Union Home Ministry has directed several states to conduct mock drills on 7 May to strengthen civil defence preparedness, government sources said on Monday. The drills will include the operationalisation of air raid warning sirens and training for civilians and students on how to protect themselves during a hostile attack. Other measures include crash blackout procedures, early camouflaging of key installations, and rehearsals of updated evacuation plans. Tensions between India and Pakist...

March 27, 2025 2:48 PM

Indian Armed Forces conduct tri-services Exercise Prachand Prahar

The Indian Armed Forces conducted a tri-service integrated multi-domain exercise, Prachand Prahar, in the high-altitude terrain of the Himalayas along the Northern Borders in Arunachal Pradesh. The three-day exercise, held from March 25 to 27, focused on coordinated operations involving the Army, Air Force, and Navy. The exercise began with the deployment of advanced surveillance assets from all three services, including long-range surveillance aircraft of the Indian Air Force, the maritime dom...

September 22, 2024 10:26 PM

India to launch first-ever tri-services ‘Future Warfare’ course on September 23

The Indian Armed Forces will conduct their first-ever tri-services "Future Warfare" course from September 23-27, under the aegis of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. The course, spearheaded by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, aims to prepare officers for the evolving nature of modern warfare. According to an official release from the Ministry of Defence, the "Future Warfare" course will be rank-agnostic, inviting officers ranging from Major Generals to Majors, and their equ...