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Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma died at the age of 96. A decorated military leader and 1965 Indo-Pak war veteran, he served as Chief of the Army Staff from 1988 to 1990 and was awarded the PVSM and AVSM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated nine women officers who completed the first-ever tri-service all-women global circumnavigation sailing expedition, praising their 314-day voyage as a symbol of Nari Shakti, military jointness and resilience that challenged gender stereotypes

Marking Kargil Vijay Diwas, the family of martyr Avnish Yadav said several government promises, including a memorial statue and institutions named after him, remain unfulfilled 26 years after his sacrifice, though officials have assured they will examine the pending commitments

Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth paid tribute to Kargil War heroes on the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, honouring their courage and sacrifice. India commemorates the 1999 victory, remembering Operation Vijay and the armed forces' role in defending national sovereignty

Intelligence agencies have warned of a coordinated deepfake campaign targeting the Indian Army during ongoing CJP protests over the NEET-UG paper leak. Officials say fabricated AI-generated videos are being circulated to spread misinformation, incite unrest and undermine public confidence in state institutions.

The Telangana High Court, expressing loss of faith in the State government and HMDA, directed the Indian Army to protect a disputed property in Secunderabad from alleged illegal interference by HYDRAA officials, marking an extraordinary judicial order.

The tragic death of an NDA cadet should prompt reforms that keep military training rigorous while making it more scientific, evidence-based and professionally supervised

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