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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
TopicArmy Day

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.

Army showcases swarm drones at Army Day Parade, plans to scale up capability soon

Army termed the drone system a disruption technology, which can hit targets 50 km inside enemy territory. The system has been developed in collaboration with a Bengaluru startup.

Army Day parade sees first female Parade Adjutant, military capability and show of strength

The 72nd Army Day parade saw the new Army chief Gen M.M. Naravane and the first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat attend the ceremony.

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.