Defence News

India's Wars — A Military History, 1947-71: A deserving salute to Indian armed forces | BOOK REVIEW

Air Vice-Marshall Arjun Subramaniam does a brilliant job of analysing each of India's wars from 1947 to 1971.

Jan 23, 2017

Assam Rifles vehicle ambushed in Tinsukia district along Assam-Arunachal border, two soldiers killed

An encounter between the terrorists and forces is still underway. Sporadic firings have been reported in the area.

Jan 22, 2017

Pak hands over Indian soldier Chandu Babulal Chauhan, who had crossed LoC on September 29, via Wagah Border

A press release by Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that Chauhan "has been convinced to return to his own country."

Jan 21, 2017

Aliens could be real: CIA's secret files reveal UFO sightings and flying saucers

CIA's account of UFO sightings in its declassified documents will stir up their interest.

Jan 20, 2017

Iraq: Retreating ISIS leaves behind unfinished fighter jet in Mosul

Photos of the unfinished ISIS aircraft have circulated on social media after Iraqi forces came across it in Mosul earlier this week.

Jan 19, 2017

BSF strictly enforces no-mobile phone rule while on duty; Centre plans to develop app for forces to air grievances

The MHA said that the decision was taken following BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav's video alleging low food quality in camps.

Jan 17, 2017

CISF jawan commits suicide at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru

Suresh Gaikwad, the CISF jawan, allegedly shot himself with his service rifle at the airport.

Jan 16, 2017

Now, a jawan sings out his troubles: New video of soldier's difficulties surfaces despite Gen. Rawat's warning

A report by Army Design Bureau has listed aroaund 50 problems faced by the troops that need to be addressed quickly.

Jan 16, 2017

Iraqi Army finds chemicals in tactical site of Mosul University captured from ISIS

ISIS had apparently tried to use these chemicals to make weapons for use on civilians and its enemies.

Jan 14, 2017

Surgical strikes may happen if the situation demands: Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat

The Chief of Army Staff also assured jawans that any complaints they make would be heeded without their names getting revealed.

Jan 13, 2017

Pak terror lies exposed again: Hafiz Saeed describes Akhnoor terror attack while sitting in PoK

Saeed has been caught on tape boasting that four Pakistani militants perpetrated the attack on a GREF camp that killed 3 labourers.

Jan 13, 2017

NSA raw data being shared with more US agencies; privacy may go for a toss

Earlier, the NSA would remove irrelevant names and personal information from feeds it would supply to the other 16 US agencies.

Jan 13, 2017

Bihar: Four killed as CISF jawan opens fire on colleagues in Aurangabad

According to reports, the jawan allegedly opened fire from his service weapon.

Jan 12, 2017

CRPF jawan alleges discrimination between army and paramilitary forces 2 days after BSF jawan's video went viral

This video comes two days after BSF constable Tej Bahadur Singh posted a video alleging poor diet, low quality food and hunger at border.

Jan 12, 2017

Indian soldier who had crossed LoC after surgical strike will be released soon

Chandu Chavan's brother Bhushan had tweeted to Pak's permanent representative to the UN about the matter.

Jan 12, 2017