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Befitting tributes to martyrs: "Point 5140" at Drass Kargil christened as "Gun Hill" [details]

During Kargil War Param Vir Charka (PVC) awardee martyr Captain Vikram Batra launched a daredevil assault on the enemy, personally killing four intruders in a hand-to-hand fight. After heavy fighting, "Point 5140" was finally captured on 20th June 1999.

Jul 30, 2022

Amidst emotional scenes, IAF officer Adivitya Bal cremated with full military honours [details]

Thousands of people were seen lined up on both sides of roads to pay tributes to the young Air Force officer

Jul 30, 2022

Two hybrid LeT terrorists arrested in Kupwara; four pistols, 10 hand grenades recovered [details]

Arrested terrorists were assigned the job to execute targeted killing to spread fear among people. Interrogation of terrorists going on.

Jul 29, 2022

J&K govt renames 18 schools after martyrs; more to get renamed before August 15 [details]

As a mark of respect and acknowledgment of the exceptional contribution they have made toward the security and development of the Union territory, the identified institutions will be renamed after the martyrs and living legends from the UT.

Jul 28, 2022

Incessant rains lash Jammu province; flood alert sounded in several parts of J&K [details]

Chenab river touches danger mark; schools closed in Ramban district due to heavy downpours, flash floods.

Jul 28, 2022

Atmanirbhar Push: Defence Minister-led panel approves arms procurement proposals worth Rs 28,732 cr

At a meeting presided over by defence minister Rajnath Singh, the defence acquisition council (DAC), the top body in India for purchasing weapons, gave the capital acquisition proposals its acceptance of necessity (AoN).

Jul 27, 2022

Heavy downpour in Hyderabad inundate low-lying areas

Heavy rain wreaks havoc, Hyderabad low-lying areas inundated

Heavy rain lashed several parts of Hyderabad, inundating low-lying areas and throwing vehicular traffic out of gear.

Jul 26, 2022

The enticing story of a disciplined Army Veteran turned Entrepreneur Col Naval Kohli

Col Naval Kohli says We have developed a destination that is ideal for almost everything from corporate training to school camps and movie shoots away from the hustle and bustle of crowded metro cities and yet easily approachable and cost-friendly.

Jul 25, 2022

Release dates of next two 'Avengers' movies locked for 2025 [details inside]

At the Comic-Con in San Diego, Marvel Studios' chief Kevin Feige announced that two new 'Avengers' films will end Phase 6. The films include 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty', which will be in theatres on May 2, 2025, and 'Avengers: Secret Wars' hitting the screens on November 7, 2025.

Jul 24, 2022

Fierce gunfight breaks out in J&K's Kulgam; security forces retaliate indiscriminate firing [details]

An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Rampora area in South Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said.

Jul 24, 2022

Why China's inroads near Doklam is alarming for India; reasons explained [details]

Beijing's largest land grab, which has been noted in the past year, is around 30 km south of China's village and road building activity in the Amo Chu river valley.

Jul 20, 2022

UFO Diary 02: The Green fireball that sparked alien debate in 1948

The green fireball incident has a significant place in the history of UFO study

Jul 20, 2022

Manipur landslide: Toll rises to 56, 5 still missing; search may end on Wed [details]

The around three-week-long search operation, launched after the catastrophic landslide at a railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district on June 29-30, which left dead more than 56 people, mostly Territorial Army soldiers, is likely to be called off on Wednesday, a minister said on Tuesday.

Jul 19, 2022

Air Crash: Pilot killed as plane crashes in Indonesia

A small plane went down in Indonesia's Central Java province, killing the pilot, a rescuer said.