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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

In a first, IAF uses night-vision goggles for nocturnal water drops; 93,000 litres poured to save strategic assets

The new military framework aims to strengthen India’s multi-layered defensive capabilities in modern combat zones; follows strategic doctrines issued last year

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a commemorative volume documenting personal accounts of 100 military personnel involved in Operation Sindoor. The publication captures frontline experiences across India’s armed forces and highlights leadership, courage, and coordination during the operation against Pakistan last year

Nalin Prabhat praised police, Army and disaster response teams for successfully rescuing 320 people stranded in Gulmarg cable car cabins. Calling it a proud moment, he announced DG Commendation medals and rewards for personnel involved in the challenging operation

The Indian Army’s canine units showcased specialised battlefield skills during multinational Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in Meghalaya. Dogs trained in explosive detection, tracking and assault operations participated alongside troops from 12 countries, highlighting operational versatility, indigenous breeds and integration with emerging military technologies like robotic dogs

Gulveer clocked 13:03.93 to finish second behind Habtom Samuel (12:57.22s) of Eritrea in the final