Indian Army

November 23, 2024 10:39 PM

COAS Indian Army General Upendra Dwivedi felicitates gallantry awardees in Pokhara

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, visited Pokhara today and addressed a large Ex-servicemen Rally of Nepal-domiciled Gorkha Ex-servicemen in the sprawling lawns of PPO Pokhara. Accompanied by his spouse, Sunita Dwivedi, President of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), General Dwivedi interacted with and felicitated gallantry awardees and Veer Naris present at the event. The COAS praised the bravery of the Gorkha soldiers, saluting their courage and ...

November 13, 2024 12:24 PM

India-Indonesia conclude 9th edition of Garuda Shakti exercise

The 9th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti concluded on November 12 at Mokopassus in Cijantung, Indonesia, with the closing ceremony attended by senior military officials from both countries. Sandeep Chakravorty, India’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Captain Shiv Kumar, Defence Attaché at the Indian Embassy, and Colonel Inf J. S. Aling of the Indonesian Army were present at the event. In a post on X, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information...

November 1, 2024 2:56 PM

Indian troops begin patrolling Demchok sector following disengagement with China

Indian troops have resumed patrolling in the Demchok sector of eastern Ladakh, marking a shift towards reducing military tensions along the India-China border. The development aligns with the latest agreement between India and China to begin coordinated patrols based on each country’s interpretation of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Demchok and Depsang sectors. The Indian Army reported that troops commenced patrolling in Demchok on Friday, with similar activity expected to start soon...

October 28, 2024 6:52 PM

Disengagement between India, China continues in Demchok, Depsang in Eastern Ladakh

The disengagement process between Indian and Chinese forces in the Depsang plains and Demchok sectors of Eastern Ladakh is underway, with completion expected soon, according to defence sources. The Indian Army aims to conclude the process by October 29, following which coordinated patrolling will resume in the area. The Indian side has been striving to restore the situation to the status quo before April 2020, when Chinese military aggression triggered a prolonged standoff along the Line of Act...

October 7, 2024 9:35 PM

Indian Army enhances armoured capability with overhaul of T-90 tanks

In a significant advancement under the "Decade of Transformation", General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, attended the rollout ceremony for the overhauled T-90 Bhishma tank at the 505 Army Base Workshop in Delhi Cantonment on October 7. This initiative reflects the Indian Army's commitment to ensuring the operational readiness of its armoured formations. The T-90 Bhishma, a mainstay of India's mechanized forces since 2003, is acclaimed for its firepower, mobility, and protection. The...

October 5, 2024 4:59 PM

India successfully test fires indigenous VSHORADS missiles in Rajasthan’s Pokhran

India has successfully conducted three flight tests of the indigenously developed Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles at the Pokhran firing ranges in Rajasthan, marking a significant achievement in the country’s defense capabilities. The tests, carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), were part of development trials aimed at enhancing the Indian Armed Forces' ability to counter aerial threats, including enemy aircraft, drones, and other shor...

September 16, 2024 3:24 PM

J-K: Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Baramulla district

An encounter between security forces and terrorists is currently underway in the Chak Taper Kreeri Pattan area of Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported on Saturday. The firefight began in the early hours of September 14, following a joint operation launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police. The operation was based on specific intelligence about terrorist presence in the area. "Based on specific intelligence input regarding the presence of terrorists, a joint ...

September 9, 2024 12:04 PM

J-K: Security enhanced in Rajouri ahead of Assembly polls

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has heightened security measures in the Rajouri district ahead of the upcoming assembly polls. The district borders the Line of Control between India and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Rajouri, Randeep Kumar, said a coordinated effort involving the Jammu and Kashmir police, the Indian Army, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), is underway to ensure free and fair elections and voter safety. This includes regular pa...

September 16, 2024 3:34 PM

Gujarat rains: Indian Army deploys 6 columns for rescue operations

The Indian Army has mobilized six columns to conduct rescue operations in Gujarat's worst-affected areas as flood-like conditions persist due to continuous heavy rainfall. This deployment comes in response to an urgent request from the Gujarat state government for assistance in managing the crisis. "Following the state government's appeal, the Army has swiftly dispatched six columns to provide immediate Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in the most severely impacted districts," an Arm...

August 14, 2024 5:15 PM

Indian Army takes out ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Leh

Ahead of the 78th Independence Day, the Indian Army on Wednesday held a 'Tiranga Yatra' from Col. Rinchen's Memorial to the Hall of Fame in Leh, Ladakh. Army personnel marched on the road, waving tricolour and singing patriotic songs ahead of the Independence Day commemoration. The 'Tiranga Yatra' is part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranaga Abhiyan' launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to instil the feeling of Nationalism by encouraging citizens to display the National flag at their homes. Meanwhi...