Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Friday visited the force's Central Command headquarters in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh and reviewed its operational preparedness.Naravane also met Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and...

The highly decorated Kashmiri officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF), who has been training pilots for Rafale fighter jets in Paris, was part of the 2016 surgical strike against terror launch pads in Pakistan following the attack in Uri.Defence Air Attache...

Five of the 36 medium multi-role Rafale fighter jets built by French aircraft manufacturer Dassault landed safely at the IAF airbase in Ambala on Wednesday afternoon. Significantly, the frontline IAF airbase is likely to be used in case of conflict at the...

Air commodore Hilal Ahmad Rather has become a buzz name in Kashmir overnight. Hilal saw off the first batch of Rafale jets which took off from France to India on Monday.  Among other things, he has also been associated with the weaponisation of the...

The NCC Cadets of 2 J&K Girls Bn, Gandhi Nagar, in commemoration of Kargil Vijay Diwas, felicitated the Veer Naaris and presented a Specially designed Memento to them as a token of respect---a unique way of inculcating consolation and paying homage and...

Army's Western Command General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Lt General R.P. Singh on Saturday reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness of forces deployed in forward areas in Jammu division."The Army Commander visited Basoli, Bakloh...

Lieutenant General RP Singh, Army Commander Western Command alongwith Lt Gen SK Sharma, GOC Vajra Corps and Maj Gen Vikram Singh, GOC Panther Division visited the operational areas of Dogra Brigade and Khasa Military Station today.  Apart from reviewing the...

The army Friday said that it has received credible inputs that suggest militants are planning to target Amarnath Yatra on the national highway stretch any time after the commencement of the pilgrimage from July 21. It also said that over 100 militants were...

Military delegates of India and China held deliberations stretching for nearly 15 hours on the disengagement and de-escalation of troops and materials on their borders in eastern Ladakh, during which the Indian side asked PLA troops to completely withdraw from...

The Passing out parade of 64 Female recruits of Border Security Force was held at STC BSF, Kharkan, Hoshiarpur on 14 July 2020. The recruits underwent grueling training for 44 weeks which covered the entire subjects of Field craft, weapons, tactics, map...

Chief of Army Staff, General MM Naravane visited formations of Vajra Corps at Amristar and Ferozepur on 14 Jul 2020.  During the visit the COAS alongwith Lieutenant General RP Singh, Army Commander, Western Command reviewed the operational preparedness...

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is celebrating 2020 as the year of Humanity as per direction of Government of India, under which following drives are going on :-1. All round Development of Handicapped/ Differently abled people.2. Adult education.3....

Along with the duty to ensure the security of country , CRPF and forest department Punjab have launched the plantation drive today at Kanjli.The drive was launched by 245 BN at kanjli undee command of Dyanidhi Tanty commandent , Rajesh Kumar Sharma 21/C ,...

Continuing the series of plantation drives across the country, which started on the occasion of world environment day, tree plantation drive was also organised at the Headquarters, 206 CoBRA,Cheetapur, Bhandara on 12th July 2020, under the supervision of Shri Ashok...

Inputs about possible militant attack in north Kashmir have been received and a high level of alert is being maintained by the troops to foil all such bids, General officer Commanding (GoC) of Baramulla based army’s 19 infantry division Major General Virender...

Setting an example for the youngsters and breaking the myth of age and occupation, Sh. Sukhdev Singh, a septuagenarian army veteran has become a pioneering and most progressive orchardist of Kathua district.By his resolve and determination to learn with age...

The Army on Monday said that over the past few months it has been working “extremely hard” with the Jammu and Kashmir police to develop leads to trace and kill militants in various parts of Kashmir, especially South Kashmir.Top army officer congratulated...

Air Marshal B Suresh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command visited Air Force Station Halwara today. On arrival, the AOC-in-C was received by Air Commodore A  Bhadra, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Halwara.During his visit,...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday inducted Tejas Mk-1 FOC aircraft into the recently resurrected No 18 Sqn, the “Flying Bullets” at Air Force Station Sulur, marking yet  another important step towards enhancing the operational capability of the...

About 12,64,713 individuals have been screened in 2019-20 under the Non-Communicable Diseases Screening Program, out of which approximately 1,94,528 persons diagnosed with hypertension and all patients immediately put on treatment by the Health Department.Giving...

The Seventh of the Eight Landing Craft Utility (LCU) IN LCU L 57,built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), a Mini Ratna Category 1 & leading shipyard of  the countrywas commissioned today at Port Blair by Lt. General PS Rajeshwar...

Lieutenant General RP Singh, Army Commander Western Command visited the operational areas of Amritsar, Tibri and DBN military stations on Friday. Vajra Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Sanjeev Sharma also accompanied the Army Commander during the visit.He also...

The Army on Monday paid rich tribute to four personnel-including a Colonel, Major and two soldiers- who were killed in an encounter with militants at Handwara in frontier Kashmir district of Kupwara.A J&K policeman and two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants...

Indian Navy joined the entire nation to express gratitude and salute the Corona Warriors on Sunday 03 May 20. Expressing gratitude and appreciation of the entire nation - while representing the Indian Armed Forces - towards the determination and committed efforts...

Golden Arrow Division has always been at the forefront of Civil Military liaison and has made significant contribution to the development of the Garrison, alongwith the civil agencies. The Civil Administration alongwith the Doctors, Nurses, Policemen and other...

Giving thumbs up to all the Covid 19 warriors performing frontline duty, the Vajra Corps on behalf of Indian Army today felicitated these son of the soils in a unique manner.   The Vajra Corps felicitation campaign team led by Station Commander Jalandhar...

The country is battling a global crisis which has today assumed the form of no less than a war.  This time, it is the civil administration, the doctors, health and sanitation workers who have held the front bravely against a different kind of enemy...

India has been successfully fighting Corona Virus with the help of COVID Warriors. IAF has been contributing towards the national effort to contain Corona by supporting mobility of men and material both at International and Domestic level. More than 600 tons...

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has opened Rohtang Pass (13,500 feet above sea level) today, more than three weeks in advance amid Covid-19 lockdown after clearing snow. It is the arterial road connecting Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh from rest...

The twenty six sailors who were placed in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 at Mumbai, belong to INS Angre, a shore establishment. There has so far not been a single case of Covid-19 onboard any ship, submarine or air station of the Indian Navy....

Army chief General M. M. Naravane visited North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday.Sources told KNT that the Army Chief visited army camp based in Zangli area of the district.Sources added that the Army Chief interacted with army officials and reviewed...

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) opened strategic Srinagar-Leh highway that connects Ladakh with the rest of the world on Saturday.  About 18 oil tankers and other essential commodities were initially allowed to move towards Leh/Ladakh from Zojilla pass....

Setting the pitch high, Pragyan Conclave 2020 concluded on a promising note of two stimulating days of intense deliberations and analysis of future warfare.The prelude to the day was set by the Special Address delivered by Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant...

Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS) and Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force (MC, IAF) organised a joint seminar on the theme “Challenges Of The Evolving Threats Facing India” at Air Force Station Tughlakabad, New Delhi on 25 Feb 2020.  The seminar was...

Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping(I/C) and  Chemicals & Fertilizers was the Chief Guest for the launching ceremony of 6th Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV-6) ’VAJRA’  today at Chennai . The impressive ceremony  was witnessed...

Vajra Air Defence Brigade of Indian Army organized a Veer Nari Meet to felicitate the Veer Naris and Widows of Veterans of Ludhiana district at Ludhiana today. Mrs Nandini Sharma, Zonal President, Vajra Corps Army Wives Welfare Association was the Chief Guest...

The Indian Naval Band captured the hearts and minds of the music enthusiasts during the Indian Naval Symphonic Orchestra held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Lodhi road, New Delhi on 21 Feb 20. The world famous band, which in the recent past has performed...

Rear Admiral Antony George assumed charge as the Chief Staff Officer (Training) on 20 Feb 20 at Headquarters, Southern Naval Command.A graduate from St. Stephen’s College, the Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 July 1987.  An Anti...

Rear Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh AVSM, NM took over as the Commandant of the prestigious Naval War College, Goa on 18 Feb 20. He has held a wide range of operational, training and staff appointments over the past three decades.  Prior to this appointment,...

A felicitation ceremony was held on 18 Feb 2020 at the premises of the Headquarters, Southern Naval Command Kochi to felicitate the NCC cadets of the Ernakulam Group for their stupendous performance during the Republic Day Parade 2020 at New Delhi. ...

Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy is visiting Myanmar from 17 to 20 February 2020. The visit is intended to consolidate and enhance the bilateral maritime relations between India and Myanmar.During his visit, the CNS will hold bilateral...

No. 47 Squadron of Indian Air Force currently stationed at AF Station, Adampur, completed 60 years of its glorious service to the nation. To commemorate the occasion, Diamond Jubilee celebrations were organised at Air Force Station Adampur on 14-15 February...

Over the past two weeks, with effect from 03 February to 16 February 2020, Armies of India and Bangladesh participated in joint military exercise SAMPRITI-IX at Umroi, Meghalaya. As the 9th edition of the joint Exercise SAMPRITI reached its culmination day...

Air Headquarters Communication Squadron, a unit under the aegis of Western Air Command, Indian Air Force  conducted a cycle expedition to commemorate the supreme  sacrifice made by the Air Warriors of the unit on 04 November 1977. On the ill-fated...

The Western Fleet, known as the ‘Sword Arm’ of the Indian Navy, witnessed a change of helm on 14 Feb 2020. The change of command was held at sea onboard the aircraft  carrier INS Vikramaditya. The baton of the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet was...

The fifth edition of Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-2020 between India and United Kingdom Army commenced today at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom. The aim of exercise is to  conduct training of troops in counter insurgency and counter terrorist operations...

Rear Admiral Puruvir Das, Nau Sena Medal took over the reins of the Gujarat, Daman and Diu Naval Area from Rear Admiral Sanjay Roye, Vishisht Seva Medal as its fourth Flag Officer Commanding at a ceremonial parade held at Headquarters Gujarat, Daman and Diu...

The command of the Eastern Fleet was handed over to Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, NM by Rear Admiral Suraj Berry, AVSM, NM, VSM during an impressive Ceremony at Visakhapatnam on 10 Feb 20. The Eastern Fleet comprising of frontline warships of the Indian...

A top Jaish commander, along with his associates was killed in an encounter between forces and militants today in Hariparigam village of Awantipora in Southern district of Pulwama, top officials from Army and police said on Saturday evening, saying that...

No 222 Squadron, the Tigersharks were inducted at Air Force Station Thanjavur in a ceremony attended by General Bipin Rawat PVSM UYSM AVSM YSM SM VSM ADC, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC , Chief of the...

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2020 at Cariappa Parade Ground here today. He was received by DG NCC Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra. The Chief of Naval Staff inspected the ‘Guard of Honour’ presented...

UTDRF 2nd Bn. Jammu today celebrated its 8th Annual Raising Day at Bn. Hqrs. Jammu.SSP, Commandant of the Bn. Nisha Nathyal, inspected the Bn. Quarter Guard and took salute of UTDRF Parade Contingent.Speaking on the occasion, the Commandant congratulated the...

In view of forthcoming Republic Day, briefing cum interaction was held at IRP-19th battalion Hqr. Changran Kathua by the Commandant, Randheer Singh, SSP.In the meeting, the SSP asked the officers to remain extra vigilant and be fully equipped and ready...

Armed Forces Veterans Day was celebrated at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt on 14 Jan 20 and several other locations across the country. Since 2017, Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14 Jan as a mark of respect and recognition of the services...

General Bipin Rawat assumed office of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) here today. As the CDS, General Rawat will be the Principal Military Advisor to the Raksha Mantri on all Tri-Services matters. He will also head Department of Military Affairs (DMA). The...

Air Marshal Vibhas Pande VSM has taken over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of Indian Air Force with effect from 01 Jan 2020.Air Officer was commissioned as Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) in IAF on 29 Aug 1984. He started his career as Engineering...

Air Marshal MSG Menon VSM takes over as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration of Indian Air Force with effect from 01 Jan 2020.Air Marshal MSG Menon VSM was commissioned in Administrative branch of IAF in Dec 1982. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from...

Border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh held Directors General level talks from 25th Dec 2019 to 30th Dec 2019 in New Delhi.Indian delegation was headed by DG BSF Shri Vivek Johri and BD delegation was headed by DG of BGB Maj Gen Md Shafeenul Islam,...

A Combined Graduation Parade was held at Air Force Academy, Dundigal today, the 21st December 2019, which marked the successful culmination of training for 127 Flight Cadets of Flying and Ground duty branches of the IAF. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air...

Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute, Mohali (AFPI) added another feather in the cap with twenty five former cadets of the institute joined the National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academy during the current year. These cadets gets...