Defence News

J&K DGP says youths and stone-pelters 'coming to encounter site are committing suicide'

The recent stone-pelting incident in Budgam, J&K, saw injuries to several security personnel and deaths of three young civilians in counter firing.

Mar 30, 2017

IAF flew 33 sorties with 604 tonnes of currency notes after Narendra Modi announced demonetisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his decision to demonetise the old currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 on November 8 last year.

Mar 28, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in Pulwama district's Padgampora village

An encounter between security forces and terrorists had taken place in the Padgampora village earlier this month. Two terrorists and a civilian were killed in the encounter.

Mar 26, 2017

BSF gets first woman field officer, amid praise from Home Minister Rajnath Singh [PHOTO]

Tanushree Pareek from Bikaner in Rajasthan is the first woman field officer of the BSF.

Mar 25, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir infiltration: 3 terrorists and 12-year-old girl killed, policeman injured as Kupwara encounter ends

The security forces had received a tip-off about terrorist presence in the Kalaroos area of Kupwara, and launched a search operation.

Mar 15, 2017

India is almost done fencing its borders with Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar to curb infiltration and smuggling

India had earlier outlined a programme to seal its border with Pakistan, following continued terror infiltration. It is also fencing its borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Mar 15, 2017

Terror alert in Pathankot: Air Force Station put on high alert, search operation underway

At least five terrorists and six security personnel were killed in a fierce gun battle that lasted for almost 15 hours at Pathankot Air Force Station in January 2016.

Mar 14, 2017

Paramilitary forces avoid Holi celebrations as a tribute to 12 CRPF jawans who died in Sukma Maoist attack

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said he would not celebrate Holi as a mark of tribute to the deceased soldiers.

Mar 13, 2017

Predator drone retires: The top 5 combat drones that still torment terrorists across the world

As the Predator drone is retired by the US military, here are the 5 deadly drones that continue to patrol global skies against terrorists and enemies

Mar 13, 2017

Pakistan continues ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir: Malti sector of Poonch attacked on holi [PHOTOS]

This is the second ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the Poonch district of J&K after the Indian Army retaliated to ceasefire violation in the Karmara sector, also in the Poonch district.

Mar 13, 2017

BrahMos supersonic cruise missile successfully test-fired from Odisha coast: DRDO

The latest 450-km range version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has been developed as part of a joint venture between India and Russia. The missile's initial range was 290 km.

Mar 11, 2017

Indian Navy augments firepower on the West coast with fast attack craft INS Tillanchang [PHOTO]

INS Tillanchang, the third Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC) of the Navy, will be stationed at Karwar in Karnataka on the West coast.

Mar 10, 2017

J&K: Indian Army soldier found dead with bullet wounds in Poonch district

A police official said that the body of the soldier has been taken to hospital for post-mortem and an investigation into the murder is currently underway.

Mar 9, 2017

India talks to Pakistan at DGMO level: Will this better or worsen the terrorism situation in Jammu and Kashmir?

Both the Indian Army and the BSF talked to their Pakistani counterparts on border issues and terrorist activities.

Mar 9, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter underway in Pulwama's Padgampora; 2 terrorists, 1 civilian killed

The CRPF, Rashtriya Rifles and others are involved in the encounter in Pulwama's Padgampora.

Mar 9, 2017