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Topic: Army Day

India-China border tensions: Army chief says ‘degree of standoff’ still there, rules out troop cuts

Addressing his annual press conference ahead of Army Day, Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi also says grazing has resumed in traditional spots in Eastern Ladakh.

Army Day Parade to have many firsts, from all-women Agniveer contingent to Nepalese band

Parade will take place at BEG centre in Pune. In 2023, it was moved out of Delhi for the first time since 1949 & took place in Bengaluru. Last year, it was shifted to Lucknow.

India ‘fully prepared & capable’ — Army chief on Chinese challenge along northern border

Speaking at parade grounds of 11 Gorkha Rifles in Lucknow, COAS Gen Manoj Pandey also emphasised Army’s efforts to foil infiltration bids along LoC & role in Manipur.

Lucknow hosts 76th Army Day celebration at Central Command HQ with parade, air display & concert

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries will attend the Army Day parade and the Shaurya Sandhya display at the 11 Gorkha Rifles Regimental Centre in Lucknow

‘6,500 kgs across 750 km’ — Indian Army awards mule for ‘physical robustness’ while serving along LAC

On 75th Army Day, a Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card was awarded to a mountain artillery mule — Hoof Number-122 — for its service in 'inhospitable' areas near LAC in Yangste.

Army’s most potent weapon against China on Indian borders—human force

China’s evident operational designs mean there is no better preparation for the Army than to be ready to pay back in the same kind of like-for-like retorts.

Paratroopers, drones & cavalry — glimpses from first Army Day parade held in Bengaluru

The 75th Army Day parade, ‘Shaurya Sandhya’, was held at MEG and Centre in Bengaluru. Army Chief said 'we want to pivot from manpower intensive to technology-driven force'.

Army to pivot from manpower intensive to tech-driven force, says General Pande on Army Day

At the first Army Day parade outside Delhi since Independence, General Manoj Pande laid out his vision for the force.

Every Indian is proud of our Army, grateful to our soldiers, says PM Modi on Army Day

PM lauded the Indian Army Sunday, saying the soldiers have always kept our nation safe and are widely admired for their service during times of crisis.

Indian Army’s new combat uniform unveiled on 74th Army Day parade

The uniform features a mix of colours including olive and earthen and has been designed taking into consideration aspects like areas of deployment of troops and climatic conditions.

On Camera

Buying Russian oil, misreading Trump—3 points will define India’s next energy strategy

India should have secured greater savings by pressing Russia for prices nearer the cap while sustaining high volumes. This would have preserved strategic autonomy and served economic logic.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of dodgy & undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.