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Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth, accompanied by spouse Komal Seth, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Recently assuming office, he has outlined the Army’s ‘VIJAY’ vision, focusing on vigilance, innovation, jointness, self-reliance and soldier welfare

The joint anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district entered its third day on Monday as security forces intensified efforts to trace two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists hiding in orchards, tightening the cordon and deploying additional personnel to prevent their escape.

Security forces intensified vigilance in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, conducting large-scale mock drills along the Line of Control and hinterland areas to test operational readiness and raise civilian awareness.

A counter-terror operation entered its second day in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian as security forces searched for two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists cornered in a dense orchard. Additional troops sealed escape routes, aiming to dismantle local militant networks and prevent further recruitment

Congress MP Manish Tewari rejected calls for resuming dialogue with Pakistan, stating that diplomatic talks are futile unless Islamabad halts cross-border terrorism. His comments come in response to J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's advocacy for bilateral engagement

A total of 651 Indian Army personnel serving with the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were awarded the United Nations Medal, recognising their professionalism, courage and commitment in one of the world's most challenging peacekeeping operations.

General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as India's 31st Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A veteran Armoured Corps officer with nearly four decades of service, he will lead the Army's modernisation, self-reliance efforts and evolving border security challenges

The Indian Army has firmly denied reports alleging that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently encroached into Arunachal Pradesh or set up camps there. The Army termed such claims, based on a local organisation’s memorandum citing PLA infrastructure near Taksing in Upper Subansiri district, as “incorrect and without any basis.”

The Congress accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of misleading Parliament over casualties during Operation Sindoor and demanded his resignation. The party also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology, alleging the government delayed honouring six personnel who died during the operation

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed the traditional Pratham Puja at the Amarnath cave shrine on Monday, signaling complete administrative, logistical, and security readiness for the 57-day annual pilgrimage launching on July 3

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha performed the traditional 'Pratham Puja' on Monday inside the Amarnath cave shrine, signaling the formal operational readiness of the 57-day annual pilgrimage scheduled to begin on July 3

The names of six military personnel who lost their lives during Operation Sindoor have been inscribed on the Tyag Chakra at the National War Memorial. The government has also publicly released their identities for the first time since the 2025 military operation

India has dispatched a 41-member Army medical team from 60 Para Field Hospital to Venezuela to assist earthquake relief efforts. The contingent, carrying medical supplies and a BHISHM Cube, will provide trauma care, surgeries and emergency healthcare support

India has firmly rejected Pakistan’s claims that Rafale fighter jets were lost during Operation Sindoor. A new Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Indian Air Force confirms all 36 Rafales acquired in 2016 remain operational, with maintenance support sought for the entire fleet.

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Gen Upendra Dwivedi upon retirement in June 2026. A seasoned Armoured Corps officer, he brings extensive command experience and is expected to lead army modernisation efforts

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff and will take charge on June 30, 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A seasoned Armoured Corps officer, he has extensive operational and strategic leadership experience

The Indian Army has received 106 indigenous turbojet-powered Peacekeeper (Agniveg) kamikaze drones from SMPP. Designed for autonomous precision strikes, the drones can hit high-value targets up to 180 km away, operate in contested environments and counter electronic warfare measures

Two soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles were killed in an accidental explosion near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. The injured soldiers succumbed despite treatment at an army hospital in Srinagar

An Army officer, Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, was killed during the ongoing anti-terror operation ‘Operation Sheruwali’ in Rajouri after slipping into a gorge in difficult terrain. Security forces continue search operations in the forested Manjakote area

A 22-year-old man from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir was apprehended by the Army after crossing the LoC in Uri, reportedly driven by an online relationship and personal distress. Authorities are verifying his claims before deciding further legal action