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President Murmu confers 7 Kirti Chakras; IAF pilot, Gaganyatri Prasanth Nair among recipientsPresident Droupadi Murmu presented gallantry awards to defense personnel. Seven Kirti Chakras, 15 Vir Chakras, and 29 Shaurya Chakras were ...
Army begins raising new ‘Bhairav’ commando units for swift strikes on China, Pakistan frontsThe Indian Army is set to establish five 'Bhairav' light commando battalions by October 31, drawing soldiers from existing infantry units. ...
76th Republic Day: Govt announces names of defence personnel chosen to receive honorary commissionsSeveral Army personnel from various units, including the armoured corps and regiment of artillery, are being awarded honorary ranks ahead o...
Army Day Parade: Best marching contingent to be selected using Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence (AI) will be used to identify the best marching contingent in this year's Army Day Parade in Lucknow, according to ...
Faulty helmets see paratroopers injured; Remedial steps initiatedIt is learnt that in one particular jump, several troops received injuries after 25 of them lost their helmets mid-air, due to the poor qua...
We are alert & prepared for any potential threats, says Army ChiefAccording to officials, the award of President's colours is one of the "greatest honours" bestowed upon a Military Unit in recognition of e...
Dhoni fulfils promise, begins training with Parachute RegimentOn Wednesday, Dhoni joined a battalion, which has its headquarters in Bengaluru.
Have requested for ICC approval, Dhoni not to remove insignia: CoA chiefDuring India's opening World Cup game against South Africa in Southampton, Dhoni's green keeping gloves had a dagger logo embossed, which l...
Dhoni's tribute to Indian Army hit with fans but ICC wants insignia removed from glovesThe regimental dagger insignia of the para forces was embossed on his green wicket-keeping gloves.
Manipur ambush: Indian Army contemplates retaliation against Meitei militants in MyanmarMyanmar’s help is being sought but the Army believes not much can be expected given that the neighbouring nation has little control over th...
India turns to Para Special Forces for covert missionsThe Indian Army has nine battalions of Special Forces, each equipped and skilled to execute missions that require taking down targets acros...
Parrikar pays tribute to Colonel killed in encounterDefence Minister Manohar Parrikar paid his tributes to Colonel Santosh Mahadik who was martyred in an encounter in Kupwara in Jammu and Kas...
Gallantry awards for eight personnel of Coast GuardEight personnel of the 21 Para Regiment and Commandant of the Coast Guard ship involved in an operation against a Pakistani boat earlier th...
Mahendra Singh Dhoni para jumps from army aircraftDhoni was conferred the honour for outstanding contribution in the field of sports and his commitment to the Army on various occasions.
Jawans of Myanmar raid to get awardsLt Col Nectar Sanjenbam of the 21 Para Regiment, who led the cross border operation into Myanmar, has been conferred the Kirti Chakra.
MS Dhoni undergoing training with Army's elite Para BrigadeDhoni had in 2011 donned the uniform of a commando as he was conferred an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment.
NSCN(K), KYKL insurgents killed during Manipur ambushDeputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam Gangmei, who holds the Home portfolio, said this while replying to a question from Samuel Risom, MLA of Uk...
Two new Army airborne units for deployment near China borderIndia is planning to raise around 1,500 more airborne troops for deployment in the northeast along the China border.
- Govt to recruit about 2,000 ex-servicemen
Ex-servicemen specialised in commando and jungle warfare tactics to impart cutting-edge training to CRPF personnel.
- India ready to face any Taliban threat: Army Chief
Security forces can face all challenges, Army Chief Deepak Kapoor said.