Four people have died and five Army personnel remain missing after two separate rain-related incidents struck Arunachal Pradesh on Friday evening, with a major landslide reported at a road construction site in Upper Subansiri district and a flash flood sweeping through an Army camp in Dibang Valley. The incidents occurred amid heavy rainfall in the...
India is stepping up the modernisation of its armed forces with a major investment in loitering munitions, commonly described as kamikaze or suicide drones. The Defence Ministry has signed two contracts worth a combined ₹1,577 crore for the Indian Army, marking a significant expansion of the country’s focus on unmanned systems and precision-strike warfare. The...
The Territorial Army has become a vital component of India’s defence structure by providing additional military strength during emergencies while also contributing significantly to humanitarian and nation-building initiatives, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Addressing the importance of the force, Singh highlighted that the Territorial Army is not limited to supporting the armed forces...
India’s security establishment has claimed a significant breakthrough in its prolonged counter-terrorism campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that only one active local terrorist remains in the Union Territory. Officials identified the remaining militant as Mohammed Lateef Bhat, who is currently the subject of an extensive multi-agency manhunt. The development reflects years of sustained anti-terror...
Former Chief of the Army Staff General Vishwanath Sharma, popularly known as General V.N. Sharma, passed away at the age of 96, marking the end of an era in India’s military history. His death has prompted tributes from across the country, with political leaders, military veterans, and serving officers remembering him as one of the...
A series of terror attacks across Jammu and Kashmir over the past ten days has claimed the lives of three civilians, highlighting persistent security challenges despite intensified anti-terror operations and heightened alert across the Union Territory. The latest incidents have sparked fresh concerns among security agencies, local residents, and political leaders as militants continue to...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a strong warning to Pakistan, saying India will respond firmly to any future threat to its sovereignty and security. Speaking at the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Dras, Singh said the experience of the Kargil War and subsequent developments had demonstrated the need for India to remain constantly...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War continues to stand as a lasting symbol of the country’s determination, military strength, and unwavering resolve to counter any threat to its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Addressing a gathering ahead of the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations, Singh paid tribute to...
India is preparing to take another significant step toward transforming its military structure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan’s successor, General N. S. Raja Subramani, is expected to present a detailed strategy on military theatre commands to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The proposal is anticipated to play a crucial role in reshaping...
The state of Manipur is mourning the loss of an Assam Rifles soldier who was killed in a deadly ambush in Ukhrul district, an incident that has once again highlighted the persistent security challenges in India’s northeastern region. The attack has drawn strong reactions from state leaders, security officials, and citizens, with renewed calls for...