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September 1, 2026 5:55 PM

Indian Army to transition 41 stations to PNG in FY 2026–27, unveils guide for safe and structured adoption

The Indian Army organised the PNG Transition Webinar-2026 at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, to accelerate the transition to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) across feasible Army establishments, in line with the Government of India’s vision of a gas-based economy. The webinar brought together key stakeholders from the Indian Army, government agencies, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), Defence Estates Organisation, Military Engineer Services and City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities to ...

August 14, 2026 9:14 PM

Defence Ministry signs Rs 1,577 crore contracts with TATA Advanced Systems, NIBE for loiter munition systems

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday signed contracts worth approximately Rs 1,577 crore with TATA Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for the procurement of Loiter Munition Systems, along with munitions and other accessories, for the Indian Army. The contracts were signed in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The procurement is aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, particularly its Artillery Regiments. Loiter M...

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...

July 20, 2026 3:16 PM

Assam Flood: Indian Army launches ‘Operation Jal Rahat’

The Indian Army has launched 'Operation Jal Rahat' to assist the Assam government in large-scale rescue and relief operations as worsening floods continue to affect several parts of eastern Assam, impacting thousands of people across seven districts, officials said on Monday. Army and Assam Rifles columns have been deployed in the worst-hit districts of Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat, where floodwaters have submerged vast areas, cut off villages and disrupted normal life, a senior official sai...

July 17, 2026 5:08 PM

Army community radio promotes Dard-Shina language in Kashmir’s Gurez Valley

The Indian Army has launched the Shina Gilgit Community Radio Station in Gurez Valley, in north Kashmir's Bandipora district, to promote the Dard-Shina language, preserve the region's cultural heritage and strengthen community outreach in the remote border area. Located in Dawar beneath the iconic Haba Khatoon Peak, the community radio station broadcasts programmes primarily in Dard-Shina and Hindi. Its content focuses on government welfare schemes, employment, education, healthcare, folk t...

July 8, 2026 9:20 PM

DRDO successfully flight-tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket with 60-km minimum range

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully conducted the flight-test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha, validating the system's performance at a user-defined minimum range of 60 km. According to the Ministry of Defence, the rocket successfully executed all planned in-flight manoeuvres and struck the designated target with "textbook precision", following the predicted trajectory. The f...

July 1, 2026 12:26 PM

General Dhiraj Seth assumes charge as 31st Army chief, unveils ‘VIJAY’ vision for a technology-driven future force

General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. He outlined an ambitious roadmap to transform the Indian Army into a technology-enabled, future-ready force through a strategic vision centred on the acronym "VIJAY." Addressing officers after assuming office, General Seth described it as a matter of "pride and humility" to lead the Indian Army and reaffirmed his commitment to the ideals of "Duty, Honour, and Nation Fi...