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Sunday, January 11, 2026
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Topic: Indian Army

Defence Ministry and armed forces differ on emergency procurement powers

New Delhi: The defence ministry and the armed forces are in talks for the next set of emergency procurement (EP) powers — which was...

Indian Navy chief says govt has not told defence personnel to withdraw from Maldives yet

New Delhi's ties with Malé strained since Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu pledged to end country’s 'India First' policy and later called for withdrawal of Indian troops by 15 March.

In a first, women army officers from artillery regiment to be part of Republic Day parade

They will be on mechanised columns that will showcase indigenous equipment including the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system and Swathi weapon-locating radar.

Galwan not the last, China tried capturing Indian posts again & clashes ensued, new details reveal

Fresh information has also divulged particulars of covert operations by Indian soldiers into Chinese territory for reconnaissance missions.

Army promotions must be based on capabilities, not lineage. Turf protection is main mischief

The nature of discrimination in Army promotions is buried in the rules and procedures, making it harder to notice it. It is experienced by only a few officers when promotion board results are announced.

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

Encrypted mobiles with exclusive operating system — how Army is moving towards secure communication

Army initiates Project SAMBHAV under which 5G enabled mobile phones will use dual-use infrastructure but completely devoid of operating systems like Android or IOS

30% of stolen arms recovered, forces showed ‘lot of restraint’ in Manipur, says Army chief

Army chief Gen Manoj Pandey says deployment in Manipur done in coordination with state govt, adds efforts on to ensure ‘normalcy is established & security situation remains stable’.

416 Myanmar soldiers crossed over to India, fighting at border a ‘concern’, says Army chief

Army chief says deployment upped on Indian side amid fighting between Myanmar's army & rebels, adds there is 'talk to further strengthen' fencing along Indo-Myanmar border.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.