Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra assumes charge as DG NCC

Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra on Thursday assumed the charge of Director General of NCC (DGNCC).  Commissioned in the Madras Regiment in December 1980, Lt Gen Chopra is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military Aca...

Sitharaman reviews operational preparedness of Andaman and Nicobar Command

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday reviewed the operational readiness of the only Tri-service theatre command based in Andaman and Nicobar at Campbell Bay. She was on a 2-day visit to the command, starting Sunday. The ministe...

World War 1: National memorial for Indian troops to be inaugurated on Nov 10 in France

Aiming to commemorate all those who fought and lost their life during first World War in 1914-18, India will inaugurate its second overseas national war memorial at Villers-Guislain in France on November 10. The first national memorial was...

Chinese military delegation visits West Bengal, shown Bofors guns

In what can be dubbed as enhancing confidence building measure, the Indian Army on Thursday showcased its stable of Bofors gun system to the visiting Chinese military delegation at Sevoke military station in West Bengal. According to sources i...