Republic Day 2026: Meet Captain Harshita Raghav – the officer leading the Indian Army’s animal warriors

Captain Harshita Raghav to lead special animal contingent on R Day 2026 (Photo: India Sentinels)New Delhi: Captain Harshita Raghav of the Indian Army’s Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) will command a uniquely curated animal contingent at the 77th...

Bactrian Camels, Zanskar Ponies and Army Dogs to feature in Republic Day Parade 2026

Indian Army’s Animal warriors practice for Republic Day parade (Photo: Indian Army) New Delhi: For the first time, an animal contingent of the Indian Army’s Remount & Veterinary Corps (RVC) that include Bactrian camels, Zanskar p...

Indian Army dogs trained to detect Covid-19 using sweat and urine samples

New Delhi: The Indian Army has trained two of its dogs – a chippiparai and a cocker spaniel – to detect Covid-19 cases by smelling urine and sweat samples of individuals. The Army held a live demonstration on Monday to demonstrate the dog...