Indian army

Military Digest | Captured Pak Captains exposed Op Gibraltar: How India crushed 1965 infiltration in J-K

August 09, 2026 12:25 pm

Operation Gibraltar was Pakistan’s 1965 attempt to infiltrate Jammu and Kashmir, conduct sabotage and trigger a local uprising, but Indian forces thwarted the offensive.

Can boarded-out cadets be given quota as ex-military personnel, asks Supreme Court

August 05, 2026 6:30 am

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan said this after the Centre cited problems in extending the ex-servicemen nomenclature to the outboarded cadets.

Ex-Army Chief Gen V N Sharma, who stood firm during 1987 Wangdung crisis, dies at 96

August 01, 2026 4:25 am

The strong military response by India in the crisis when Gen V N Sharma was the Eastern Army Commander eventually led to the India-China standoff getting resolved, and the armies of the two countries moved back under mutual agreement.

Army rescues couple from neck-deep floodwaters in Assam, video goes viral: WATCH

July 30, 2026 4:25 pm

The Indian Army said its teams have provided medical care to more than 200 people so far. Relief efforts have included the distribution of 19 tonnes of food grains, over 30,500 food packets and more than 43,000 litres of drinking water.

Indian Army Agniveer Result 2026 out at joinindianarmy.nic.in; check merit list

July 14, 2026 6:00 pm

Indian Army Agniveer CEE 2026 Results Out: Candidates who appeared for the online written examination can now check the zone-wise and Army Recruitment Office (ARO)-wise merit lists on the official website, joinindianarmy.nic.in.

Military Digest: Winter jersey out, battle jacket back in Army’s new dress code

July 05, 2026 1:01 pm

A three-year transition period will be followed, till June 30, 2029, during which either the winter jersey or the battle jacket can be worn.

Agniveer CEE Results 2026 Date: Merit list expected soon at joinindianarmy.nic.in

July 07, 2026 9:37 am

After the results are announced, candidates who are eligible have to follow the selection process. The process contains of document verification, medical review and dispatch and training.

Major changes in military leadership with new Army Chief, Vice-Chiefs, CISC and Army Commanders

July 02, 2026 2:54 am

General Dhiraj Seth took over as the 31st Chief of Army Staff on Wednesday. He is the third Army Chief from the 2nd Lancers, one of the oldest armoured regiments in the country

Led 2 Corps during Operation Sindoor: Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar takes charge of Southern Command

July 01, 2026 6:39 pm

His key staff appointments include Colonel Military Secretary in a strike corps, Colonel General Staff of an armoured division in the western sector

Court validates customary divorce, allows 69-year-old woman father's Army pension

July 01, 2026 3:35 pm

The Kerala High Court said that a customary divorce executed more than four decades ago cannot be ignored merely because a formal family court decree came after the death of the pensioner's parents.

Outgoing Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi accorded ceremonial farewell

June 30, 2026 2:06 pm

Prior to the farewell ceremony, the Army chief visited the National War Memorial where he laid a wreath to honour the country's bravehearts

In Pictures: Gen Anil Chauhan wraps up tenure as CDS

May 30, 2026 7:41 pm

As Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Chauhan played a key role in planning and implementation of Operation Sindoor along with the three service chiefs

In Pictures: Republic Day Parade rehearsals in full swing at Kartavya Path

January 21, 2026 3:16 pm

Contingents and performers took part in a rehearsal at Kartavya Path as final preparations continued for the 77th Republic Day, where the parade is set to showcase the legacy of Vande Mataram

Army officials killed, anti-militancy operation continues: What's happening in J&K?

September 14, 2023 2:45 pm

Two militants have been encircled by security personnel so far, after anti-militancy operation resumed on Thursday.

India joins Turkey earthquake rescue efforts as toll tops 24,000

February 11, 2023 2:19 pm

To help Turkey with the rescue mission and medical aid, India had launched Operation Dost—a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission with NDRF and Army teams reaching Turkey within hours of the disaster.

22nd Anniversary of Kargil war: India remembers brave soldiers on Vijay Diwas

July 26, 2021 1:56 pm

In 1999 on this day, the Indian armed forces defeated attempts by Pakistan to capture strategic heights in Kargil. It was named 'Operation Vijay' (victory).

Diwali: PM Modi takes a tank ride, distributes sweets among soldiers during visit to Rajasthan's Longewala post

November 14, 2020 4:33 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been celebrating Diwali with soldiers since assuming office in 2014.

Indian Army | Passing out Parade in the time of Covid-19

June 14, 2020 4:01 pm

The passing out parade was conducted with restricted attendance and parents were not invited because of the novel coronavirus outbreak, a defence release stated.

Over 400 youths from Jammu and Kashmir inducted into Army

December 09, 2019 10:33 am

After completing one year of strenuous training, 404 soldiers from Jammu and Kashmir were recruited into the Army's Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry.

Railways RRB, UPSC, Indian Army; government jobs to apply for this week

November 17, 2019 5:55 pm

The online application process for most of the vacant posts will be closed by this month. Have a look at the vacancies this week

Tracking the damage done by IEDs: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

With Maoists increasingly using Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in their operations, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has turned to the Army for lessons from its experience in J&K.

'It doesn't help when 14-16 leaders sit on stage and blast PM Modi. It allows him to play victim... Must work at state-level'

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

In this edition of Idea Exchange Former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah expresses concern over the recent political killings in Jammu and Kashmir and says that the Centre's lack of clarity on J&K is worrying.

What it takes to go on the Amarnath Yatra

June 22, 2020 6:22 pm

What it takes to complete the 6-day-long Amarnath Yatra to the cave shrine in the Himalayas. See more: https://bit.ly/2HKLmGN

News Top 5: Pathankot On High Alert, PM Modi Travels To Europe And More

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm

Opinion | Is Defence Minister Arun Jaitley Right In Calling J&K A War-Like Zone

June 22, 2020 7:02 pm

Opinion | The Indian Army Destroying Pakistani Posts Is More Noise Than Fire

June 22, 2020 7:02 pm

INS Viraat on final journey, docks at Chennai port

February 15, 2016 2:39 pm

Chennai, Feb 15 (ANI): The world’s oldest active aircraft carrier, INS Viraat, is on its final journey.It was docked at Chennai port on Monday before it is due to be decommissioned later this year. The ship entered service on May 12, 1987 and is also affiliated to the Garhwal Rifles (infantry regiment) of the Indian Army. The navy’s aircraft carrier guarded India's maritime borders for nearly 60 years. Captain said that the cost of maintaining and running it is becoming more than the cost benefited. With the time all the machineries get old. Kochi INS Vikrant is likely to replace INS Viraat. The mighty aircraft carrier has seen 18 Commanding Officers of which three went on to become Chiefs of Naval Staff. The ship has done over 40,000 hours of steaming and traversed over 5,00,000 nautical miles across the proverbial seven seas. The ship has undertaken over 20,000 hours of flying from its deck.

Lance Naik's condition worsened despite all measures: R.R. Hospital

February 11, 2016 2:50 pm

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): The Research and Referral Hospital of the Indian Army on Thursday said Lance Naik Hanamanthapa's neuro functions and heart functions worsened despite all precautions, eventually leading to his death. R.R. Hospital Director Lt. Gen. Duhan said when they received Lance Naik Hanamthappa in an intubated state on February 9, his body temperature was normal but his blood pressure was very low. Lt. Gen Duhan further said that all these cells, which had already become fragile and consisted of toxin because of working in very cold environment without glucose and oxygen, had produced a lot amount of toxins. Four days after he was found alive in Siachen, Lance Naik Hanamanthappa died in the hospital on Thursday morning.

PM Modi meets Siachen lone survivor

February 09, 2016 9:40 am

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday went to meet Indian Army soldier Lance Naik Hanumanthappa at RR hospital in New Delhi. Naik is the lone survivor out of group of ten soldiers, who were wiped out by an avalanche in the Siachen last week. He was found after the army rescue team in Siachen spotted a body in an enclosed sphere under 25ft of snow.

Service chiefs attended Army Day Parade

January 15, 2016 8:35 am

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Robin K Dhowan and Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha attended the Army Day Parade in the national capital on the occasion of Army Day on Friday. Army Day, which is being observed today, was the day when Lt. General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army post Independence in 1949. This day inspires the troops to continue to enrich the glorious traditions of the Indian Army with their dedication and sacrifice.