India and China have a history of enduring border disputes, and the two nations have been involved in several military and diplomatic standoffs over the years. After the Galwan Valley incident in 2020, the two countries have held several rounds of Corps Commander-level talks to end LAC stand-off.
President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi extended Army Day wishes to the Indian Army personnel. The President remembered the families of the soldiers. PM Modi shared a special video message for them on the occasion.
As the country observes its 76th Army Day today, the adage "A soldier is never off duty" resonates deeply, encapsulating the unwavering commitment and sacrifice inherent in the lives of those who stand as the bulwark of the nation's sovereignty.
Koteshwar Reddy, a resident of Bapunagar and hailing from Andhra Pradesh, became a victim of the kite string, locally known as manja, during his two-wheeler commute.
The successful collaboration between the Indian Army, civil agencies, and other security forces underscores the importance of a swift and unified response to natural disasters.
Security forces in the wake of recent terror attacks in the valley are planning to launch a massive counter-terror operation to target terrorists and thwart Pakistan's attempt to increase terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Daring harsh and challenging winter terrain, the unit seamlessly integrated avalanche dogs, an avalanche rescue team, Ski-patrol and an efficient casualty evacuation mechanism into avalanche rescue protocols to ensure the safety of their personnel.
The Indian Army will showcase 'Made-in-India' weapon system and platforms on this year's Republic Day parade, sources said. That includes LCH Prachand chopper, Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers and Nag anti-tank missiles.
Cyberspace has emerged as one of the "principle domains of hybrid warfare" and the proliferation of networks and IT infrastructure in the Indian Army has "increased manifold" which presents both opportunities and threats across the continuum of operations, the officials said.
Army chief General Manoj Pande said India is considering strengthening the fencing along the border with Myanmar. "We have strengthened our posture, and deployment on the Indo-Myanmar border. We have close to 20 Assam Rifles battalions deployed there," he added.
In view of the upcoming Army Day, an exhibition has been set up for three days, featuring a showcase of various modern weapons of the Indian Army, in Lucknow. The Army Day is celebrated each year on January 15.
Encounter in J-K: According to officials, the encounter is underway in the Chotigam area and police, Army, as well as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel are on the spot.
Jammu and Kashmir: Notably, in 2021, militants ambushed an Army patrol in the nearby Chamarel forests, resulting in the deaths of five soldiers.
The Indian Air Force already has a fleet of 22 Apache helicopters deployed at both western and northern borders and the Army inductions would take the joint inventory to 28.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also met the injured soldiers in the hospital and wished them a speedy recovery. He also assured the troops that the government supports the Armed Forces and that the country will always be grateful for the soldiers' unmatched bravery and selflessness.
A recent terrorist attack on two military vehicles in the Thanamandi area of the Rajouri sector resulted in the unfortunate loss of another Army personnel, bringing the total death toll from the incident to four, as confirmed by Army officials.
Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists fired at the Army vehicle carrying jawans in Poonch district today (December 21) afternoon. The special forces have been called up for further operation and firing is still underway in the area.
Yearender 2023: There have been substantial achievements in the field of defence in the year 2023. The Ministry of Defence has taken several significant steps to boost the Armed Forces. As the year 2023 draws to a close, here's a quick roundup of the country's top defence achievements this year.
Security forces arrested a hybrid terrorist in J-K's Pulwama and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession.
Arms and ammunition were recovered in the Dara Peer Makal area of Thanamandi in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, the officials said. A case was registered and an investigation was launched.
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