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Joint mountaineering team of Indian and Nepal armies triumph Mount Kanchenjunga

Indian and Nepal mountaineers triumph Mt Kanchenjunga

In a heartwarming display of resilience, friendship and camaraderie, a joint mountaineering team of the Indian Army and the Nepal Army on Monday successfully scaled the World’s third highest peak – Mount Kanchenjunga, an altitude of 8,586-meter. Read More

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai: The Strategist Behind Operation Sindoor

Profile of Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, director general of military operations, Indian Army. Read More

Exercise Teesta Prahar: Indian Army conducts combat drills in northeast against backdrop of Operation Sindoor

‘Teesta Prahar’: Army conducted combat drills in NE as Op Sindoor raged

The three-day exercise, conducted at the Teesta Field Firing Range in the strategic Siliguri Corridor, also known as Chicken’s Neck, from May 8 to 10. Read More

Operation Sindoor: Army chief authorized to deploy Territorial Army amid tensions with Pakistan

Amid tensions with Pakistan, Army chief authorized to deploy TA

Amid escalating tensions with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, the government has empowered the Indian Army chief to recall Territorial Army personnel for essential duties. Read More

Who is Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Qureshi, the Indian Army officer who briefed India on Operation Sindoor?

Meet Col Sofiya Qureshi, Army officer who briefed India on Op Sindoor

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh became the faces of Operation Sindoor media briefing in New Delhi on May 7, 2025. Read More

What is 9K33 Osa-AK missile system that Indian Army tested at Gopalpur in Odisha?

What is 9K33 Osa-AK missile system that the Army tested?

Indian Army has conducted a live missile firing exercise at the Gopalpur Seawards Firing Ranges in Odisha, involving the firing of the 9K33 Osa-AK missile system, with all direct hits on the maneuverable expandable aerial targets (MEAT). Read More

Operation Brahma: Indian Army’s rapid HADR team deploys in earthquake-hit Myanmar

Op Brahma: Army’s rapid HADR team deploys in quake-hit Myanmar

As India mounted major relief drive for earthquake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma, the Indian Army has deployed a specialised medical task force team from Agra-based 50 (I) Para Brigade to provide urgent humanitarian assistance. Read More

Defence ministry signs deal worth ₹168.09 crore for heavy recovery vehicles for Indian Army with Ashok Leyland Defence Systems

MoD inks ₹168.09 crore HRV deal for Army with Ashok Leyland

The newly procured HRVs are expected to serve a critical function in recovering disabled, stranded, and damaged military vehicles across challenging terrains. Read More

‘Prachand Paanch’: 5th Battalion of Rajput Regiment, known for its valour and sacrifice, turns 200

‘Prachand Paanch’: Renowned 5th Rajput Regiment turns 200

One of the oldest units of the Indian Army, 5th Battalion of The Rajput Regiment, which has the distinction of having taken part in several operation or war ever since it’s raising, has celebrated its bicentenary or 200—year saga of valour and glory, across the country. Read More

Warning of China’s rise, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi says despite advantages, India at ‘lower global standing’

‘Despite advantages, India at lower global standing,’ Army chief says

General Upendra Dwivedi, in his address at the 4th General Bipin Rawat Memorial Lecture, stated that despite India’s numerous advantages, it still holds a “lower global standing.” Read More