Indian Army

Gulmarg’s 106-year-old Shiva temple gutted by fire

SRINAGAR: A renowned 20th-century Shiva temple in Gulmarg, located in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district and deeply intertwined with the valley’s history and Bollywood, was devastated by a massive fire on Wednesday. Fire and Emergency Services officials reported that the blaze started around 3:50 am, causing extensive damage to the historic structure. Perched atop a hillock, […]

Army storms Kupwara Police Station; 5 policemen injured

SRINAGAR: At least five policemen, including an officer, were injured last night after army soldiers allegedly stormed the Kupwara Police Station and assaulted the officers. An official reported that on Tuesday night, while investigating a case, a team from Police Station Kupwara raided the house of a Territorial Army jawan in Batapora village, Kupwara, and […]

India’s ‘Agnipath’ scheme sparks debate ahead of elections

NEW DELHI:The controversy surrounding India’s “Agnipath” scheme for recruiting soldiers has intensified, with criticisms from various quarters and political parties, particularly in the lead-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The scheme, designed to address the ballooning salary and pensions bill, has faced backlash for its short-term contractual basis and lack of post-service benefits like […]

Defence Minister visits world’s highest battlefield

Addressing the troops at a forward base at an altitude of 15,100 feet, Rajnath praised the soldiers for their commitment to safeguarding the nation with courage and resolve in harsh conditions. He expressed the nation's enduring gratitude to the Armed Forces personnel for their sacrifices, which ensure the safety of every citizen.

India’s defence exports surge: Fourth BrahMos battery headed to Philippines

Under a deal worth $375 million signed in 2022, three batches of BrahMos missiles have already been delivered to the Philippines, with the fourth en route to Manila.

INSV Tarini triumphs: Women officers make history at sea

This historic achievement marks a new chapter in the Indian Navy's sailing history and underscores the Navy's commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women in the maritime domain.

INTERVIEW| Indian Army sufficient to counter China, don’t need to use my Dao: Pema Khandu on ‘names’

Khandu has strongly condemned China’s attempts to rename various locations in Arunachal Pradesh

Honouring Subedar Thanseia: Legacy of courage, sacrifice

India mourns the passing of Subedar Thanseia, a revered veteran of the Indian Army’s Assam Regiment, who breathed his last at the age of 102 on March 31, 2024, following a brief illness.

The New Indian impact: Indian Army, school management vow action in class 10 student’s suicide case

NEW DELHI: Following the heart-wrenching revelation by The New Indian regarding the alleged harassment at Army Public School, leading to the tragic suicide of a tenth-grade student, the Indian Army and school management swiftly responded to address the matter. In an official statement, the Indian Army and the School Management expressed their profound sorrow over the untimely demise […]

Efforts underway to stabilise northeast: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande

Indian Army is celebrating its 76th Army Day in 2024 at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.