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Mental strength equally important for soldier as combat skill: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, April 21: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday that the nature of modern warfare requires soldiers to excel in combat skills while being equally proficient in mental stability and spiritual empowerment.

US Sailors, Marines and Indian forces train together during Exercise Tiger Triumph

Kakinada, April 17: Taking teamwork to the next level, US Sailors and Marines trained with Indian forces during Exercise Tiger Triumph. The US Navy stated that the Exercise Tiger Triumph enhanced capabilities and fostered stronger bonds in the US Indo-Pacific Command.

Manipur: Security forces recover arms & ammunition; nine held

Imphal, April 15: In a series of joint operations, the security forces have recovered illegally held 77 arms, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), grenades, various ammunition and war-like stores, officials said on Tuesday.

Army's 'Azmat-e-Hind' initiative boosts border tourism in J-K

Kupwara, April 15: The Indian Army's support for the Azmat-e-Hind initative at the Line of Control (LOC) in Teetwal area of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir has boosted border tourism in the area, transforming Teetwal from being known for cross-border tensions to now being a "beacon of hope and tourism" with potential, Army officials said on Tuesday.

DRDO conducts development trials of long range glide bomb 'Gaurav'

New Delhi, April 11: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the release trials of the Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' from the SU-30 MKI aircraft, the Defence Ministry said on Friday.

Space emerging as new domain, will dominate warfare: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

New Delhi, April 7: Stressing on the need for developing a space culture, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday said that space is emerging as a new domain that will dominate warfare in times to come.

India's Operation Brahma delivers aid to Myanmar; 800 patients treated

Yangon, April 6: Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft on Sunday delivered replenishment supplies for the field hospital and food aid for needy communities and the Indian Army's field hospital, established under Operation Brahma, has successfully treated 800 patients so far.

Indian Armed Forces women's team to sail around the world

New Delhi, April 5: A team of 11 women officers from three defence forces has set out on a sailing expedition around the world. This journey aims to demonstrate the capabilities of Indian women in sailing.

Vicky Kaushal pays tribute to India's first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw on his 111th birth anniversary

Mumbai, April 3: On the occasion of India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's 111th birth anniversary, Vicky Kaushal took to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to the legendary military leader.

Mallikarjun Kharge remembers Sam Manekshaw on his 111th birth anniversary

New Delhi, April 3: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday paid tribute to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw on the occasion of his 111th birth anniversary and called him "one of India's most distinguished military commanders."

IAF Jaguar fighter jet crashes near Jamnagar

Jamnagar, April 2: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Gujarat's Jamnagar, defence sources said on Wednesday.

BJP's Amit Malviya 'exposes' Opposition's 'lies' on Agniveer scheme

New Delhi, March 25: BJP leader and in-charge of the party's National Information and Technology Department Amit Malviya on Tuesday took a swipe at the Opposition Congress for “spreading falsehoods” about the Agniveer scheme for military recruitment.

Adani Group pays tribute to soldiers with short film 'Hifaazat Ki Hifaazat Mein'

New Delhi, March 20: The Adani Group's defence company, Adani Defence and Aerospace, on Thursday, released the short film "Hifaazat Ki Hifaazat Mein" as a tribute to the country's soldiers.

DAC clears capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 54,000 crore to enhance defence capabilities

New Delhi, March 20: Under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), on Thursday accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) to eight capital acquisition proposals amounting to over Rs 54,000 crore.

Remembering India's 1st CDS: Nation pays tribute to General Bipin Rawat on birth anniversary

New Delhi, March 16: The nation and Armed forces paid heartfelt tributes to General Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), on the 67th birth anniversary and also remembered his unwavering service in strengthening the country's defence capabilties.

India's defence sector on fast track to become global powerhouse: Report

New Delhi, March 16: India's defence industry is rapidly evolving into a global powerhouse as the country's defence exports surged to an all-time high of Rs 21,083 crore in FY24 -- a 32.5 per cent increase from the previous year's Rs 15,920 crore, as per a report.

Online registration opens for Army Agniveer recruitment rally 2025-26 in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, March 12: The Indian Army has commenced online registration for the Agniveer Recruitment Rally 2025-26 for candidates from 20 districts of Gujarat and two Union Territories.

BEL bags more defence orders worth Rs 577 crore

Bengaluru, March 6: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth Rs 577 crore since the last disclosure on February 20 this year, the Navratna defence public sector undertaking said on Thursday.

'Every citizen should contribute to welfare of soldiers and their families': Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, March 3: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called upon the people to contribute wholeheartedly to the welfare of soldiers and their families, terming it the national duty of every citizen while addressing the Armed Forces Flag Day Corporate Social Responsibility (AFFD CSR) Conclave in New Delhi,

I must have cried 10 to 11 times while watching Amaran, says Rahul Bose

Chennai, Mar 1: Bollywood actor Rahul Bose, who plays the Commanding Officer of Major Mukund Varadarajan in director Rajkumar Periasamy's film 'Amaran', has disclosed that he was so emotionally moved by the film that he cried around 10 to 11 times while watching the film.

Modern technologies adding lethality, unpredictability in warfare: Rajnath Singh on National Science Day

Hyderabad, February 28: Cutting-edge and frontier technologies are adding new dimensions of lethality and unpredictability in modern warfare, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday in Hyderabad.

Defence Ministry inks deals worth Rs 697cr for India-made trucks to equip armed forces

New Delhi, Feb 20: The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts for the procurement of 1,868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLT) at a total cost of Rs 697.35 crore for the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy.

Defence budget will go up by 9.5 percent to Rs 6.81 lakh crores in 2025-26: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

New Delhi, February 18: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said that the defence budget would go up by 9.5 percent from the current Rs 6.21 lakh crores to Rs 6.81 lakh crores in 2025-26.

Manipur: 16 armed miscreants apprehended by Army, Assam Rifles

New Delhi, Feb 16: Sixteen armed miscreants were apprehended with a huge cache of weapons in Manipur during intelligence-based operations conducted by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps, the Army said on Sunday.

President Murmu witnesses inaugural show of Change of Guard Ceremony

New Delhi, Feb 16: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday witnessed the inaugural show of the Change of Guard Ceremony in a new format at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Manipur Guv appreciates role of forces in maintaining peace, harmony

Imphal, Feb 15: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday said that forces have played a great role in safeguarding sovereignty, maintaining peace and harmony and ensuring security of the citizens of the state.

Their families become helpless: Kargil war hero's father pays tribute to Pulwama soldiers

Chandigarh, February 14: Father of Kargil War hero late Captain Vikram Batra, GL Batra, on Friday, paid tribute to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama in 2019.

'India will never forget their supreme sacrifice': Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Pulwama soldiers

New Delhi, February 14: Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday paid tribute to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

India will never forget their supreme sacrifice: LoP Rahul pays tribute to martyrs of Pulwama attack

New Delhi, Feb 14: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday, paid homage to brave soldiers martyred in the Pulwama terrorist attack in 2019.

Modi govt determined to completely destroy terrorists: Amit Shah on Pulwama attack anniversary

Srinagar, Feb 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tributes to 40 CRPF troopers martyred in Pulwama terror attack this day in 2019.

Greek Defence Minister calls for Indian military presence in Mediterranean, Red Sea

Washington DC, February 12: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, Greek Defence Minister, Nikos Dendias highlighted India's evolving role as a major global power and emphasised Athens' desire to see New Delhi play a more prominent role in key international regions, including the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.

A tribute to my husband, our story: Widow of Brigadier Lidder on her book 'I am a Soldier's Wife'

New Delhi, February 9: Geetika Lidder, wife of late Brigadier Lakhwinder Singh Lidder shared insights about her book, "I Am a Soldier's Wife" describing it as a tribute to her late husband and their life together.

Amaran director Rajkumar tells Major Mukund's parents: The entire nation looks up to you for your sacrifice

Chennai, Feb 8: Director Rajkumar Periasamy, whose blockbuster film Amaran which is based on the life of braveheart Major Mukund Varadarajan, has now told the parents of the real life hero who laid down his life for the country that the entire nation looks up to them for their sacrifice.

Joint operation by Assam Rifles and Manipur police results in apprehension of eight insurgents

Kohima: (Nagaland) [India], February 5: In a series of successful joint operations, Assam Rifles in coordination with Manipur police apprehended eight insurgent cadres from different locations in the state recently.

Bengal: Fort William in Kolkata is now Vijay Durg

Kolkata, Feb 3: The nearly 250-year-old Fort William in Kolkata, headquarters of the Army's Eastern Command, has been renamed Vijay Durg, said Wg Cdr Himanshu Tiwari, Chief Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Defence, Kolkata.

'Great success': DRDO conducts flight tests of VSHORADS

New Delhi, Feb 1: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted three successive flight trials of Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS).

Beating Retreat ceremony sees synchronised march to Indian tunes by bands of three services, CAPFs

New Delhi, January 29: The Beating Retreat ceremony, which marked the end of Republic Day celebrations, saw a synchronised performance by the personnel of three armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces, as they played and marched to foot-tapping Indian tunes.

Beating Retreat ceremony begins, bands march to foot-tapping Indian tunes

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