Indian Army

July 18, 2024 12:28 PM

Two soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K’s Doda

Two Indian Army soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in the Kastigarh area of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday. The injured soldiers received initial treatment at a government hospital in Doda and are now being airlifted to an Army hospital via military helicopter. The encounter broke out earlier today between security forces and terrorists in the Kastigarh area. This incident follows a deadly clash in the same district just days ago, where four army pers...

July 16, 2024 2:39 PM

Four Indian Army soldiers killed in encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district

Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, were killed during an encounter with terrorists in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The operation, which began on Monday evening, is still ongoing, defence officials said. The joint operation was launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police following an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Dessa area of the district. Additional troops were called in to strengthen the cordon around the area. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenan...

July 10, 2024 8:57 PM

In a special mission, Army mountain warfare school personnel recover remains of fallen comrades

The Indian Army's High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) has successfully recovered the remains of three soldiers lost in a tragic mountaineering accident last year. The special mission, codenamed Operation RTG, concluded on July 8, nearly nine months after the initial incident. The operation was launched to retrieve the bodies of Havildar Rohit Kumar, Havildar Thakur Bahadur Ale, and Naik Gautam Rajbanshi, who were part of a 38-member HAWS expedition to Mount Kun in Ladakh. On October 8, 2023, t...

July 8, 2024 11:23 PM

JK: Four soldiers killed after encounter breaks out in Kathua

Four Army soldiers have been killed and several others injured in a terrorist attack in the Machedi area of Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir. An encounter between troops and terrorists is currently ongoing in the region. The area falls under the jurisdiction of the 9th Corps of the Indian Army, according to officials. More details about the encounter are awaited as the situation develops. In related news, six terrorists were recently killed in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir. Brigadier...

July 2, 2024 4:51 PM

India-Mongolia joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ to begin in Meghalaya on Wednesday

The 16th edition of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise "Nomadic Elephant" is set to commence on July 3 in Umroi, Meghalaya, according to the Indian Army on Tuesday. The two-week training event, concluding on July 16, aims to enhance interoperability between the two nations' armies in semi-conventional operations within semi-urban and mountainous terrains under UN mandate. The Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army), shared details of the exercise on socia...

July 1, 2024 9:10 PM

Indian Army on path to Aatmanirbharta, says Gen Upendra Dwivedi

General Upendra Dwivedi assumed his role as the new Chief of Army Staff today, expressing his honour in leading the Indian Army and assuring the nation of the force's readiness to face current and future challenges. After inspecting a guard of honour at South Block, General Dwivedi said, "This is a matter of immense pride and honour for me to be assigned the responsibility to lead the Indian Army. The glorious traditions and the legacy of the valour and the sacrifices of our soldiers. On this o...

June 21, 2024 8:52 AM

International Day of Yoga: “World seeing new Yoga economy going forward”, says PM Modi in Srinagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all the people of the country and those doing Yoga in every corner of the world on the occasion of the 10th International Day of Yoga and said the world is seeing a new Yoga economy going forward for the last 10 years. PM Modi performed Yoga at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on J-K, on International Day of Yoga on Friday. While addressing an event in Srinagar, the Prime Minister said that India's proposal regarding t...

June 21, 2024 8:36 AM

International Yoga Day: Indian Army personnel perform Yoga in icy heights on International

Indian Army personnel performed Yoga in icy heights on the northern frontier on the 10th International Yoga Day on Friday. The Army troops also performed Yoga in Eastern Ladakh. Personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police performed Yoga at Muguthang Sub Sector in Sikkim at an altitude of more than 15,000 feet, on the occasion of 10th International Yoga Day. The ITBP has been promoting Yoga at different high-altitude Himalayan ranges on India-China borders including Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, L...

June 19, 2024 9:42 PM

Embassy of India Celebrates International Yoga Day in Pokhara

To celebrate the 10th edition of the International Day of Yoga, the Embassy of India organized a Yoga demonstration on the banks of Phewa Lake in Pokhara. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local community, including officials of local administration, members of various local Yoga organizations, retired Gorkha soldiers of the Indian Army and staff members of the Embassy’s Pension Paying Office (PPO) in Pokhara, who joined in to promote the ancient practice of Yoga for he...

May 29, 2024 8:53 AM

Indian troops triumph in tug of war against Chinese counterparts in Sudan

Indian troops deployed in Sudan as part of a UN Peacekeeping mission emerged victorious in a remarkable Tug of War contest against their Chinese counterparts, as confirmed by Army officials. The event, captured in a viral video, showcases the exemplary camaraderie and competitive spirit among the troops. The viral video, authenticated by Indian Army officials, has garnered widespread attention. In a display of physical prowess and teamwork, Indian troops demonstrated their strength and determi...