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The Indian Army has rejected social media reports alleging increased terrorist activity and an unusual military build-up along the Line of Control, including claims that residents near major garrisons in north Kashmir were asked to vacate their houses

A retired Army havildar was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly stealing rifles, pistols and ammunition from the Madras Regiment’s Bolarum unit. Police said Upputholla Mallesh, dismissed from service in June, broke into the armoury and concealed the weapons near his home before being tracked down.

Military veterans criticised Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh for suggesting retired Army officers should stay away from politics and public debates. Veterans, including Maj Gen Harsha Kakar and Lt Gen P R Shankar, defended their constitutional rights to participate in democratic discourse after retirement

A Pakistani national affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba was killed by the Army in an encounter in Budgam, officials said. Yasir was allegedly involved in three major terror incidents in 2024, while security forces continued operations to track down another terrorist

Indian Army Aviation pilots conducted a daring casualty evacuation at 18,600 feet near the Nun Kun massif in challenging weather and terrain. With limited fuel and a lightened helicopter, the crew executed a precise one-skid landing, rescuing a stranded person

Security forces recovered two hand grenades from a man during a joint checking operation in Baramulla and foiled a suspected Pakistani drone intrusion in Rajouri. Three drones crossed the LoC but were forced to retreat after counter-drone systems were activated

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore T-series tank overhaul facility in Jabalpur, stressing that tanks remain vital in modern warfare. The facility will overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually and strengthen domestic defence manufacturing

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said tanks remain vital to ground warfare despite the growing role of drones and missiles. Calling them an “iron wall” on India’s borders, he said the new Jabalpur facility would overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore facility at Vehicle Factory Jabalpur to overhaul T-72 and T-90 tanks. The facility will overhaul 80 tanks annually and help bridge the Army's existing overhaul capacity shortfall

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch the T-72 tank overhaul project at Vehicle Factory Jabalpur, aimed at extending the tanks’ operational life and strengthening indigenous defence capabilities. The visit will also include a youth sports programme featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s virtual address

T-Hub has partnered with the Indian Army’s Central Command to help defence startups develop, validate and deploy solutions for active military challenges. The partnership will connect startups with Army stakeholders and support product development, operational feedback and deployment readiness.

The Army Welfare Placement Organisation conducted a job drive at Secunderabad Military Station for Veer Naris, ex-servicemen dependents, serving soldiers’ families and graduates. Twenty-six companies interviewed 497 candidates, with 218 shortlisted for final selection across various private and multinational firms

Fire and Fury Corps chief Lieutenant General Madanraj Pande visited forward areas of Ladakh to assess operational preparedness and readiness. During his visit to Trishul Division, he reviewed new-generation equipment and indigenous solutions, praised troops’ readiness, and stressed professionalism and mission excellence

Actor Anupam Kher expressed concern over a viral Ladakh video showing a woman allegedly speaking disrespectfully to Army personnel. He shared the patriotic song “Sena Ki Jai” from his film “Tanvi The Great,” highlighting courage, discipline, service and respect as Gen Z values

West Bengal STF is investigating how a suspected Pakistani national and his associate obtained maps and photographs of Fort William, the Eastern Command headquarters. Investigators are examining deleted digital communications, alleged ISI links, military information gathering and possible wider networks ahead of Independence Day

Former BJP state president K Annamalai urged Gen Z to consider military service as a meaningful career, saying the younger generation is searching for purpose. Speaking at a book launch in Coimbatore, he described wearing the military uniform as a higher purpose

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