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PAK drone drops consignment from Samba area; forces on alert in J&K [here's why]

The consignment dropped by a Pakistani drone was recovered from the spot, which is located on a highly sensitive track.

Nov 26, 2022

Nupur Sharma hate remarks: Al-Qaeda warns of attacks in Delhi, Mumbai, UP, Gujarat

Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) has issued a chilling warning of carrying out 'suicide bombings' in Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat in a bid to take avenge of the insult to the Prophet Mohammed.

Jun 8, 2022

Ayurveda clinics in 37 cantonment hospitals soon; MoD promotes benefits of traditional medicine

It was decided to establish the clinics at a recent high-level meeting between Defense Secretary Ajay Kumar and Secretary Ministry of AYUSH Vaidya Rakesh Kotecha.

Mar 31, 2022

Modi Govt to tweak British era defence land policy; Says helpful in military modernization [Details]

A non-lapsable fund is expected to be constituted to take care of the modernization needs of the forces which have been a major focus in the last few years.

Jul 20, 2021

Story of Mercedes car that India got as Bangladesh war trophy

Read the story of the black Mercedes Benz car that India got as war trophy following Pakistan's surrender in 1971 Bangladesh liberation war.

Mar 29, 2021

Samar Khan on being drawn to army-based scripts, new show Avrodh & more: Exclusive

In an exclusive conversation with IBTimes, Samar Khan spoke about his undying love to depict army officials on-screen, strategies that make the audiences binge-watch his shows, and his take on the recently passed guideline by the defence ministry to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), stating that producers based on the Army to seek a no-objection certificate (NOC).

Aug 12, 2020

J&K admin responds to criticism over 'strategic areas' notification, accuses parties of misleading people

J&K administration amended the Control of Building Operations Act, 1988, and the J&K Development Act, 1970 conferring powers to Cantonment Board and Armed Forces to conduct construction activities beyond the cantonments

Jul 19, 2020

How Pakistani operatives are trying to get data of Indian defence forces by fake Arogya Setu app

The Pakistani intelligence is trying to misuse India's Arogya Setu app by slightly changing its name and get data of the Indian defence forces.

Apr 29, 2020

No haircuts for Indian Army as coronavirus cases cross 29,000 in India

Indian Army soldiers are adhering to lockdown guidelines strictly and one important instruction given to them is not to get a haircut done.

Apr 28, 2020

Coronavirus hits Indian Navy: 21 sailors test positive at INS Angre shore base in Mumbai

At least 21 serving personnel of the Indian Navy on Saturday, April 18 have been tested positive for Covid-19 at INS Angre accommodation in Mumbai. Most of the cases are asymptomatic.

Apr 18, 2020

Indian Army fights coronavirus: More personnel to work from home as precautionary measure

The Army has already canceled all mass public gatherings, celebrations, mass activities, visits to crowded places, guest lectures and movies for the cadets and Jawans under training including its staff till further notice.

Mar 24, 2020

How monetising defence land bank could help Indian defence forces?

Indian defence forces, which are heavily dependent on the imports, never get the amount requested from the establishment.

Nov 5, 2019

Pulwama attack: Did J&K Police warn of a possible IED attack to CRPF in Kashmir?

J&K Governor, Satya Pal Malik admits to the security lapse which led to the entry of 350 kilograms of explosives-laden vehicle in the heavily guarded area of South Kashmir

Feb 15, 2019

UGC asks universities to observe Surgical Strike Day on September 29

On 29 September 2016, the Indian Army carried out the surgical strike, 11 days after Pakistan carried out Uri attack in Jammu and Kashmir killing 18 Army personnel.

Sep 21, 2018

Army to abolish cantonments to save money?

The Indian Army says the proposal will not only save about Rs 470 crore annually but also make military stations more secure, simplify land management and discourage encroachment on defence land.

Jul 13, 2018

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