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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...

June 30, 2026 3:05 PM

General Upendra Dwivedi retires as Army Chief after four decades of service

General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday superannuated from the Indian Army after more than four decades of distinguished service, relinquishing the appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) upon superannuation. His tenure as Army Chief was marked by a strong focus on operational preparedness, military modernisation, jointness among the three Services, technology integration and soldier-centric reforms, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). During his tenure, the Indian Army maintained...

May 9, 2026 9:09 AM

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth reviews operational preparedness at Trivandrum Military Station

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth visited the Trivandrum Military Station under the Southern Command of the Indian Army on Friday and reviewed operational preparedness as well as ongoing developmental projects at the base. During the visit, Seth interacted with troops and reviewed welfare measures being implemented at the station. Officials briefed him on operational, administrative and infrastructure initiatives aimed at improving combat readiness and strengthening institutional capabi...

May 8, 2026 12:15 PM

Indian Army, Assam Rifles mark first anniversary of Operation Sindoor across Northeast

The Indian Army and the Assam Rifles on Thursday commemorated the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor through a series of events organised across different Northeastern states, officials said. A defence spokesperson said that, as part of its continued commitment to community outreach and national awareness, the Indian Army organised a special outreach programme at Manipur University in Imphal on Thursday. The spokesperson said the initiative was organised for students and faculty members of...

May 3, 2026 11:20 AM

Indian Army contingent leaves for Cambodia for CINBAX-II exercise

An Indian Army contingent has departed for Cambodia to participate in the second edition of the India-Cambodia bilateral military exercise, CINBAX-II, scheduled from May 4 to 17 in Kampong Speu province. The exercise will be held at the Techo Sen Phnom Thom Mreas Provincial Royal Cambodian Air Force Training Centre (Camp Basil) under the framework of Chapter VII of the United Nations mandate, with a focus on operations in sub-conventional environments. The Indian contingent comprises 120 per...

April 28, 2026 4:51 PM

Indian Army to host 11 nations for multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ in Meghalaya

The Indian Army is set to host military delegations from 11 friendly countries for the inaugural edition of the multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya. The exercise aims to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build mutual trust among participating nations. According to the Indian Army, the initiative reflects a shared commitment to collective security and regional stability. In a post on X, the Additional Directorate Gener...

April 23, 2026 4:56 PM

Operation Sindoor anniversary: A year after, India reflects on a defining military response

India marks the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a landmark tri-service military operation launched in May 2025 in response to the dastardly terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. The operation is widely seen as a turning point in India’s counter-terrorism strategy, combining precision strikes, technological capability, and coordinated action across land, air, and sea. Operation Sindoor was initiated on the night of May 6-7, 2025, targeting terror infras...