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Army’s 60 Para Field Hospital wins global recognition for Venezuela earthquake relief

India had launched Operation Amistad, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission, in solidarity with the people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela after the powerful earthquake caused widespread destruction, injuries and loss of life. (APF FILE)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:31 am IST

Armed forces plan higher retention as 1st batch of Agniveers completes 4 yrs

Armed forces plans higher retention as first batch of Agniveers completes 4 years: Report
Published on Jul 08, 2026 12:00 am IST

A landmine injury could not take away Paralympian Hokato Sema's grit

Subedar Hokato Hotozhe Sema from Nagaland has been serving in the Indian Army for over two decades.
Published on Jul 06, 2026 10:30 am IST

General Dhiraj Seth takes charge as new Army Chief

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Vice Chief of the Army Staff, is seen. The Government of India appoints him as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from June 30, 2026. (@SpokespersonMoD/X via PTI Photo)
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 03:34 pm IST

‘Incorrect’: Army rejects reports of fresh Chinese encroachment in Arunachal

Indian army soldiers walk along a road near Zojila mountain pass that connects Srinagar to the union territory of Ladakh, bordering China on February 28, 2021. (Photo by TAUSEEF MUSTAFA / AFP)
Updated on Jun 29, 2026 11:04 pm IST

Govt says fallen Op Sindoor soldiers were honoured in 2025, issues clarification

A visitor reads the names of six military personnel inscribed on the memorial wall at the National War Memorial in tribute to those who died in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor in 2025
Updated on Jun 28, 2026 02:19 pm IST

Outgoing Army chief reviews combat readiness of 14 Corps

The COAS also called on LG VK Saxena and discussed strengthening civil–military cooperation, fostering closer coordination between administration and armed forces. (@adgpi)
Published on Jun 28, 2026 03:36 am IST

Pakistani intruder apprehended along LoC in J&K’s Poonch

Officials said preliminary questioning revealed that the individual was a resident of Polas village in the Abbaspur area of PoK.
Published on Jun 27, 2026 11:31 am IST

India sends army field hospital, rescue teams and relief materials to quake-hit Venezuela

People stand on the rubble of a collapsed building, in the aftermath of earthquakes in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 25, 2026. (REUTERS)
Published on Jun 26, 2026 08:04 pm IST

Six decades old & irreplaceable: Why Cheetah, Cheetal & Chetak continue to fly

The Cheetah helicopter in Ladakh in 1996
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 03:44 pm IST

Military reforms are not a one-man act

Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani receives Guard of Honour, at the South Block Lawns, in New Delhi.
Published on Jun 23, 2026 08:21 am 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

Rare handshake after Army repatriates Pakistani national who crossed LoC

Asad Khan was apprehended on June 12 after he inadvertently crossed the Line of Control into Simari village in the Teetwal sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.
Updated on Jun 19, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Army chopper to transport re-NEET question papers to Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli

An Indian Army helicopter conducted a trial landing at the Tirunelveli Armed Reserve Ground in Tamil Nadu as part of preparations to transport NEET re-exam papers to examination centres at the last minute to prevent leaks
Published on Jun 16, 2026 03:41 pm IST

Army veteran in Chicago compares city’s storm response with Gurgaon, Delhi

An Indian Army veteran’s video on Chicago’s smooth traffic after heavy rain drew reactions online.
Published on Jun 14, 2026 02:43 pm IST

Indian Army drops colonial-era dress, introduces bandi jackets in new uniform

The Indian Army has revamped its dress regulations to shed colonial-era traditions, authorising closed-neck bandi jackets in formal settings,
Updated on Jun 14, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Forged army ID, a dummy pistol, 2 bouncers: How 'fake Brigadier' tricked people

The accused, Aryan Verma, was under the army radar for nearly two months after they received inputs about him being frequently seen wearing the ceremonial dress of a Brigadier and projecting himself as a high-ranking officer. (Sourced)
Updated on Jun 13, 2026 07:26 pm IST

Lt General Dhiraj Seth appointed as next Army chief, to assume office on June 30

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff. (ANI Photo/Naveen Sharma)
Updated on Jun 13, 2026 11:59 pm IST

President Murmu reviews IMA passing out parade; first batch of nine women officers join Army

President Murmu reviews IMA passing out parade; first batch of nine women officers join Army
Published on Jun 13, 2026 02:23 pm IST

Sham event, invite for speech: How Army nabbed ‘faked brigadier’ in sting op

Along with his uniform, the accused also carried a fake pistol and an regimental cane to complete his ruse, all of which were seized from his possession.
Updated on Jun 13, 2026 03:06 pm IST

Indian Army soldier dies after accidental fall during Operation Sheruwali

An Indian soldier keeps a vigil during a search operation in a forward village near the Line of Control, in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 10:25 am IST

Will induct Zorawar light tank in 2028-29: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi

The tank will strengthen the army’s posture against Chinese forces along the contested Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 11:41 am IST

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised in Golden Temple Complex on Blue Star anniversary

Members of various hardline Sikh organisations raised pro-Khalistan slogans during the 42nd anniversary observances of Operation Blue Star at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Saturday.
Updated on Jun 06, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Ex-army man on run after truck driver's murder in Old Delhi held after 33 years

Ex-army man on run after truck driver's murder in Old Delhi held after 33 years
Published on Jun 05, 2026 06:24 pm IST

Captain proposal row: Retd Army officer HS Panag recalls handling such cases

Retired lieutenant general HS Panag's (L) intervention adds to a growing list of retired senior military officers who have defended newly commissioned Army pilot Captain Bharat Bhardwaj after videos of the proposal.
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Udhampur boy secures All India rank 12 in AFCAT 2026

Suriyansh Singh Parihar (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 06:44 am IST

Indian army pilot proposes to girlfriend after passing-out parade. Watch

Indian Army Aviation Captain Bharat Bhardwaj proposed to his girlfriend, Arushi.
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 03:00 pm IST

PoK youth crosses LoC to meet online girlfriend in J-K's Uri, nabbed

Zeeshan Ahmad Mir confided his domestic miseries to Irum Bano, who sought a permanent escape for him and suggested that he stop enduring the suffering in PoK and cross over to the Indian side.
Updated on Jun 01, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Gen Subramani takes charge as India's new CDS: All about ‘Pakistan China expert’

Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani addressing media after he receives Guard of Honour, at the South Block Lawns, in New Delhi on Sunday.
Updated on May 31, 2026 03:11 pm IST