Indian Army
India boosts troops in Doka La in standoff with China’s PLA
03 Jul 2017
With China in no mood to back off, India has deployed more troops in the Doka La area in Bhutan, near the Sikkim border to strengthen its position
Army chief Rawat visits Sikkim amid Chinese incursion
29 Jun 2017
China has warned India that future visits of its pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar through the Nathu La pass depends on whether it "corrects its errors" in the narrow but strategically important Donglang area
Indian Army to allow women in combat roles soon
05 Jun 2017
The Indian Army will soon allow women in combat roles, marking a major transformation in the rather conservative military that only last year allowed women to become fighter pilots in the Air Force
Army says Pak posts in Naushera sector demolished
23 May 2017
While the Army spokesman refused to give exact timing of the operation, he said it was "recent, very recent" operation while a video released by the Army showed what looked like a forested area being bombed
Army to again pitch for attack copter fleet separate from IAF
20 May 2017
If the procurement gets the ministry's approval, it will make the Army one of the biggest operators of American Apache 64D attack choppers in the country
Pak shelling kills two more, including 14-year old girl
13 May 2017
Escalation of tension on the LoC comes amidst rising incidence of violence inside Kashmir, pointing to a concerted effort by Pakistan and its terrorist outfits to destabilise Kashmir
Army conducts door-to-door combing ops in Kashmir
05 May 2017
Last week, at least two video clips appeared on social networking sites with gun toting militants in battle fatigues marching in apple orchards in what appeared to be the landscape of Shopian
Army sets up WhatsApp line for plaints, but questions remain
28 Jan 2017
In the wake of recent social media posts by defence personnel airing their grouses, the Army has launched a WhatsApp helpline connecting the lower ranking personnel directly with Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat
Will restore normalcy in Kashmir at any cost: Army Chief
14 Jan 2017
The secular credentials are on target, Gen Rawat said, adding,‘We have to make sure Jammu and Kashmir revives back to what it was’
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