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2 Army personnel killed in Siachen glacier avalanche

This comes after another recent avalanche in Siachen, where 4 Army personnel and 2 civilian porters were killed.

Army takes on retired officer who sent legal notice to ex-AG for disability pension remark

It is false and mischievous to suggest that AG Lt Gen Ashwani Kumar's statement was irresponsible, the Army notes in response to legal notice.

Ex-Army officer apologises for his ‘rape for rape’ remark on TV, says he was disturbed

Major General (retd) S.P. Sinha's remarks during a TV debate on exodus of Kashmiri Pandits created a furore, with several veterans also criticising him for it.

‘Obnoxious, loose missile’: Veterans slam ex-major general who called for rape in Kashmir

Army officers said the conduct of Army personnel after they retire should not compromise values and ethos of the force.

Assam Rifles operational control shouldn’t be under home ministry. Don’t mess with the best

The move will affect the Assam Rifle’s operational efficacy. Unless it is simply about the oldest Indian governmental ailment – empire building.

Army against ‘soldiers’ endorsing pan masala or fairness cream, will vet ads before release

Worried about negative portrayal, Indian Army will now scan all advertisements showing actors in the uniform, and take strong note if any violation is spotted.

Army plans to buy 350 helicopters over 10 years to modernise its Aviation Corps

The Aviation Corps currently operates Chetak and Cheetah choppers, the ALH Dhruv since 2001, and its armed variant Rudra since 2013.

10 days after fierce gun battle began, ‘missing militants’ keep forces on edge in Kashmir

Army dropped paratroopers to fight militants who infiltrated into Kashmir. Two were killed, of which one is suspected to be a local who had crossed over.

Soldier Chandu Chavan alleges harassment, quits, Army denies charge

Chandu Chavan crossed the LoC in 2016 and spent 4 months in Pakistani captivity, was court-martialled on his return, and sentenced to 89 days in prison.

Actor tweets 2017 image of Kashmiri child doing sit-ups, says #Kashmirbleeds

The image of the 11-year-old Kashmiri boy doing sit-ups by the roadside was also used by the Pakistani daily Dawn last month.

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

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...

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.