Army launches ‘Bharat Rice’ for troops, signs FCI pact to strengthen operational logistics

October 12, 2026 4:02 PM

Army launches ‘Bharat Rice’ for troops, signs FCI pact to strengthen operational logistics

The Indian Army on Monday launched ‘Bharat Rice’ to improve the quality and delivery of rations for troops and signed an agreement with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to use its infrastructure during operational contingencies. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi attended the ceremony in New Delhi. The rice will be delivered directly to Army Supply Depots, including those in remote areas of Ladakh and the No...

Pakistani troops on high alert on Afghan border after fighting, trade halts

October 13, 2025 3:57 PM

Pakistani troops on high alert on Afghan border after fighting, trade halts

Pakistani troops were on high alert on the country's border with Afghanistan on Monday after fierce weekend fighting between the two sides left dozens dead and drew the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he could help end the conflict. Border trade between the neighbours came to a halt as Pakistan closed crossings along the 2,600-km (1,600-mile) frontier, stranding scores of loaded goods vehicles on either side, a Pakistani industry representative said. Dozens o...

North Korea may send more troops to Russia in July or August for Ukraine war, Seoul says

June 26, 2025 2:16 PM

North Korea may send more troops to Russia in July or August for Ukraine war, Seoul says

North Korea may deploy additional troops to Russia to fight in the war against Ukraine in July or August and Pyongyang is continuing to supply arms to Russia, South Korean lawmakers said on Thursday, citing a briefing by the intelligence agency. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) believes Russia may be readying to mount a large-scale assault against Ukraine in July or August, South Korean member of parliament Lee Seong-kweun told reporters after the closed-door briefing. "The timing of th...

North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, reports citing Seoul’s spy agency say

February 27, 2025 4:33 PM

North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, reports citing Seoul’s spy agency say

North Korea has deployed additional troops to Russia, but the scale of the contingent was not immediately known, South Korean media reported on Thursday, citing the country's intelligence agency. The additional troops have been sent to the battlegrounds in Russia's Kursk region, the reports said. Russian forces are fighting Ukrainian troops who thrust across the border into the western Russia region. The spokesperson's office at the National Intelligence Service (NIS) did not answer telephone ...