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India-Pakistan Brigadiers meet as peace holds along LoC, terror camps remain a concern

Brigadier-level commanders meet at Poonch Rawalkot Crossing Point to discuss implementation of ceasefire agreement. According to intel inputs, there are 27 terror launchpads across LoC.

LoC silent for the first time in 5-6 years, bodes well for the future: Army chief Naravane

Gen M.M. Naravane, however, said terror infrastructure on the Pakistani side remains and asserted that it cannot be business as usual unless the country stops supporting terrorism.

Threat to India only abated, not gone entirely, says Naravane on Pangong Lake disengagement

The Army chief said patrolling has not resumed in the region as tensions are still running high and there are always chances of inadvertent escalation of the situation when it starts.

Eastern Ladakh situation ‘eased distinctly’ thanks to joint efforts with India, says China

China's military Thursday credited the joint efforts with India on disengagement from Pangong Lake but did not say when the pullout will take place from the remaining areas along LAC.

Indian Army concludes contract for procurement of 17 different types of service medals

The procurement has enabled the Indian Army to meet all outstanding demands of service medals in respect of soldiers who have served and are serving currently.

787 suicides reported in armed forces since 2014, most from Army, govt data shows

According to Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik, the Army reported 591 suicide cases, Navy 36, while the Indian Air Force had 160 between 2014 and 2021 (till 22 March).

In a historic first, India could participate in military exercises in Pakistan later this year

Pakistan will hold Pabbi-Antiterror-2021, under the aegis of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation later this year. India's participation would come amid fresh peace process between both nations.

Defence ministry signs deal with Mahindra Defence to procure 1,300 light combat vehicles

The defence ministry says the vehicle will be authorised to various fighting units for carriage of medium machine guns, automatic grenade launchers and anti-tank guided missiles.

Four LeT militants killed in encounter in Jammu & Kashmir’s Shopian district

According to officials, these militants called themselves as Lashkar-e-Mustafa, but were listed as LeT militants in records. Three pistols & an AK rifle were recovered from the site.

US raises Russian S-400 issue, India says it has diversified portfolio 

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that since there has been no delivery of an S-400 system, the issue of sanctions is not being discussed.

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