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Sunday, May 19, 2024
TopicIndian Army

Topic: Indian Army

Pakistani operatives create fake Arogya Setu app to ‘steal info’ from Indian defence forces

Indian security officials say Pakistan-based operatives may have developed a “malicious” application on a similar name, which was sent to Indian defence personnel from the UK.

Army’s summer strategy in place at LoC with temperatures expected to rise in Kashmir

Move comes at a time when a new outfit, The Resistance Front, has emerged in Kashmir, which security agencies believe is yet another terror proxy group launched by Pakistan.

Indian Army to send teams to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan & Afghanistan to fight Covid-19

The teams for these countries are being readied as part of India's policy of extending helping hand to all friendly countries in the region to fight the pandemic.

Special trains to move Army troops to sensitive northern, eastern command in lockdown

The Army is also considering moving key appointments back to sensitive locations, with special permission to move by either road or special aircraft.

Indian Army has disinfectant drone, UV gun that kills virus in seconds in its Covid arsenal

The Army is one of several sections across Indian society that are trying to chip in for the country’s battle against coronavirus.

Army advises personnel to use govt’s Aarogya Setu app, but with usual cyber precautions

The Army follows strict protocol and advises against use of smartphones and social media to prevent breach in security.

Army doctor who visited quarantine centres in Delhi, Manesar tests positive for coronavirus

The doctor has been moved to Delhi’s Base Hospital for treatment, while his office block and residential building have been locked down.

Lt Gen. Hanut Singh — bold commander who led from front in 1971, but was never made Army chief

Five years ago, Lt Gen. Hanut Singh passed away. But ‘Hunty’ is still one of the most revered leaders in the Army who stood up for what was right.

Col Navjot Singh Bal, Shaurya Chakra awardee and icon for many, loses battle with cancer

Despite losing an arm to cancer, Col Navjot Singh Bal continued to serve in 2 Para as the commanding officer and even learnt to fire with his left hand.

Army to set up isolation facilities for 16,000 people as India steps up Covid-19 testing

Field hospitals, Army schools and other grounds could also be used to create ad hoc isolation facilities as the number of Covid-19 cases rises.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?