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indian armed forces news

CDS Subramani to seek approval of theatre commands from defence minister

The new CDS is expected to make a detailed presentation of the same proposal before all stakeholders and the minister.
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Yoga beyond borders: The Indian Army's global outreach

While diplomats, cultural organisations and wellness institutions have played a significant role in this journey, the Indian Army has quietly emerged as an equally important contributor.
Updated on Jun 21, 2026 10:32 am IST

Mohali institute honours achievers as nine cadets join Armed Forces

Director Major General Ajay H. Chauhan (retd) said the institute has so far sent 324 cadets to the NDA and other training academies, with 196 commissioned as officers. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 18, 2026 05:58 am IST

Rahman performs at Attari border in tribute to BSF ahead of 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' release

Rahman performs at Attari border in tribute to BSF ahead of 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' release
Published on Jun 07, 2026 06:31 pm IST

Centre names Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani next CDS, Vice Adm Swaminathan navy chief

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) will assume office on May 30, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. And Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan (R) takes charge on May 31, replacing Adm Dinesh K Tripathi.
Published on May 10, 2026 07:06 am IST

Recollecting legends and lores about India’s forces

All three salutes are performed with the right hand raised to the forehead. In the army case, the palm faces outwards. In the navy, it faces down. In the air force, it’s angled upwards. (HT Archive)
Published on May 09, 2026 09:09 pm IST

Op Sindoor demonstrated nation’s unshakeable will: Himachal governor

Himachal Pradesh governor Kavinder Gupta. (File)
Published on May 08, 2026 06:20 am IST

'Sirf hungama khada karna maqsad nahi': Team Op Sindoor's big message to Pak

DGMO Lt General Rajiv Ghai, Air Marshal AK Bharti and Vice Admiral AN Pramod led Operation Sindoor from the forefront.
Updated on May 08, 2026 10:57 pm IST

'Just took 88 hours': Army shares video revisiting Operation Sindoor

A collage of stills from the Indian armed forces’ montage video marking one year of Operation Sindoor, shared at 1:05 am on May 7.
Updated on May 07, 2026 03:00 pm IST

India was ‘ready for long war’ against Pakistan during Op Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Singh was speaking at the ANI National Security Summit 2.0, when he called Pakistan the epicentre of International Terrorism.
Published on Apr 30, 2026 02:05 pm IST

Too early to draw definitive lessons from West Asia conflict: Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi

Too early to draw definitive lessons from West Asia conflict: Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi
Updated on Apr 09, 2026 05:14 pm IST

Over 125 defence veterans join hands to promote social harmony

Participants have travelled from across Maharashtra as well as neighbouring regions such as Belagavi and Nipani. (HT)
Published on Mar 29, 2026 04:28 am IST

Vivek Agnihotri says his film on Operation Sindoor will be ‘drawn from reality’

Vivek Agnihotri has announced his next film based on Operation Sindoor.
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 01:24 pm IST

India reworks defence attache network abroad to focus on military exports

CDS General Anil Chauhan discussed the reshuffle of the defence attaches during an interaction with the Parliamentary standing committee on defence
Published on Mar 24, 2026 08:35 am IST

Troops of India, Seychelles to take part in joint exercise 'Lamitiye' from Mar 9-20

Troops of India, Seychelles to take part in joint exercise 'Lamitiye' from Mar 9-20
Published on Mar 09, 2026 03:21 pm IST

Future trajectory for women in armed forces points towards substantially larger participation: Govt

Future trajectory for women in armed forces points towards substantially larger participation: Govt
Published on Mar 09, 2026 12:06 am IST

FDI in defence: Lessons from the automobile industry

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Published on Feb 27, 2026 11:53 am IST

Did India hit Pak nuclear hub at Kirana Hills? IAF sets the record straight

VCAS Nagesh Kapoor said that 'whether we did something, or whether the explosion was caused by an insurgency there, or by what weapon, we don't know about all this'.
Published on Feb 12, 2026 12:03 pm IST

Army renames 246 roads and facilities to reinforce India's military heritage

Through this measure, the Indian Army continues to align its living, training and working spaces with India’s own military traditions, reinforcing commitment to the nation’s sovereignty, integrity and enduring values, an official said.
Updated on Feb 06, 2026 06:24 am IST

Punjab CM interacts with National Defence College delegation

Chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that Punjab has given the Indian armed forces distinguished military leaders and braveheart soldiers who have always made supreme sacrifices for the country. He said this while interacting with a delegation of the National Defence College that called on him in Chandigarh. (HT File)
Published on Feb 03, 2026 06:26 am IST

India Embassy in Riyadh commemorates Armed Forces Veterans' Day

A special highlight of the programme was the patriotic cultural performances by students from Indian schools in Riyadh,
Published on Jan 17, 2026 05:40 am IST

World Book Fair highlights armed forces legacy, military literature

In this image received on Jan. 11, 2026, Naval officials during the World Book Fair 2026, in New Delhi. (Defence PRO via PTI Photo)
Updated on Jan 13, 2026 09:01 pm IST

Faujis to bring alive Marine Drive on Veterans Day

Mumbai is the only city in India that holds a Veterans Day parade and in its fifth edition this year, it’s likely to see the participation of up to 500 people belonging to the tri-services and their families.
Published on Jan 11, 2026 07:16 am IST

Delhi immersed in patriotic spirit as Republic Day rehearsals gather full force

The full dress rehearsals for Republic Day 2026 began on January 5.
Published on Jan 08, 2026 09:59 pm IST

Spice of Life| Beyond the battlefield, a parting gift on the menu

The menu card signed by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Published on Dec 31, 2025 05:50 am IST

Centre to buy 300 Russian missiles to replenish S-400 defence systems

The stocking up and replenishment of S-400’s surface to air missiles was deemed necessary as the Indian armed forces used the air defence system extensively during Operation Sindoor. (HT Photo)
Updated on Nov 30, 2025 12:01 am IST

Over 1.92 crore students participate in Project Veer Gatha 5.0

Project Veer Gatha was instituted in 2021 to disseminate the life stories of gallantry award winners and to strengthen experiential, project-based learning in line with the vision of NEP 2020. (Representative image)
Published on Nov 24, 2025 08:34 pm IST

Celina Jaitly pens note for brother detained in UAE: ‘I haven’t slept…’

Celina Jaitly's post for her brother
Published on Nov 10, 2025 12:12 pm IST

Selection Centre East in Prayagraj to celebrate Raising Day on November 1

Selection Centre East (SCE) in Prayagraj (File Photo)
Published on Oct 31, 2025 11:50 pm IST