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Sam Bahadur: When Sam Manekshaw talked about political intervention in Armed Forces; watch

In an interview recorded more than two decades ago, Sam Manekshaw candidly talked about India Pakistan, and the Indo-China war and discussed the repercussions of political interventions on the Armed Forces.

  • Friday, 01 December 2023
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As Sam Bahadur hits theatres, know when Sam Manekshaw was praised as 'rare breed of men'

Sam Manekshaw was a prisoner in the Prisoner of War Camp for three years but never lost hope. Instead, he developed a cricket team inside the prison.

  • Friday, 01 December 2023
Meet Jitendra Singh, a security guard, who is writing letters of families of Indian Army martyrs sin
Meet Jitendra Singh, a security guard, who is writing letters of families of Indian Army martyrs since Kargil War

He has a collection of pictures of all the martyrs and turned his little house into a tiny museum with his love for the nation and the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

  • Thursday, 30 November 2023
2 Army personnel killed in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Rajouri
2 Army personnel killed in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Rajouri

The fierce gunfight was underway as two terrorists were trapped at the site, they said.

  • Wednesday, 22 November 2023
VAJRA PRAHAR 2023: Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise kicks off
VAJRA PRAHAR 2023: Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise kicks off

The Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “VAJRA PRAHAR 2023” commenced on Tuesday at the Joint Training Node, in Meghalaya’s Umroi.

  • Tuesday, 21 November 2023
Indian Army doctor wins 5 gold medals at 50-nation Health Games meet
Indian Army doctor wins 5 gold medals at 50-nation Health Games meet

His victories in the 800m, 1,500m, 3,000m, 5,000m, and cross-country events make him the only athlete to achieve this feat in 2023 and one of a select few since the games began in 1978, the Defence Ministry said.

  • Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Indian Army recruitment
Indian Army recruitment: Apply for Territorial Army Officer posts, check eligibility criteria

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications online via the official Territorial Army website at jointerritorialarmy.gov.in.

  • Thursday, 26 October 2023
Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman dies in line of duty in Siachen, Indian Army pays tribute
Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman dies in line of duty in Siachen, Indian Army pays tribute

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande and all ranks of the force condoled the death of Agniveer, Gawate Akshay Laxman, who hailed from Maharashtra.

  • Sunday, 22 October 2023
Agniveer Amritpal Singh committed suicide, military honours not extended to his funeral as per rules
Agniveer Amritpal Singh committed suicide, military honours not extended to his funeral as per rules: Army

The Army asserted that it does not differentiate among soldiers based on whether they joined the force prior to or after the implementation of the Agnipath scheme.

  • Monday, 16 October 2023
Sikkim Floods: Army undertakes massive operation to reconnect isolated villages
Sikkim Floods: Army undertakes massive operation to reconnect isolated villages

An Army official said that the focus of the operations are on restoring connectivity to North Sikkim through Chungthang, which was the worst affected during the devastating floods. 

  • Monday, 09 October 2023
Teachers Day
21 students of this Odisha School are in Indian Armed Forces; visit school on Teachers' Day

It was some 30 years ago that the trend of joining the Armed Forces began and so far 21 students, who passed out from the school, have joined the armed forces - Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.

  • Tuesday, 05 September 2023
Indian Army’s Mighty Display Of Atmanirbharta
India Demonstrates Indigenous Weapon System Firing At Pokhran In Presence Of Brazilian Army Chief

The Indian Army demonstrated its massive firepower from home-made weapon systems at Pokhran Brazilian Army commander General Tomas Miguel Mine Ribeiro Paiva witnessed the arsenal demo by the Indian Army. Armoured and mechanised troops of the Indian Army's Airavat Division, carried out integrated training manoeuvres.

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  • Thursday, 31 August 2023
Infiltration bid foiled at Balakote in J&K, says Army
Infiltration bid foiled at Balakote in J&K, says Army

“Intelligence inputs received from multiple Intelligence agencies and Jammu and Kashmir Police revealed the presence of terrorists waiting to cross the LoC from opposite own Balakote Sector. Based on these inputs own surveillance grid was placed on heightened alert and multiple ambushes were sited at suitable location,” army said.

  • Monday, 21 August 2023
Homecoming: Indian Army Jawan receives heartwarming welcome from family members; watch
Homecoming: Indian Army Jawan receives heartwarming welcome from family members; watch

The video shared on Twitter is so heartwarming that it is bound to fill everyone’s heart with pride for the nation and bring tears to their eyes. 

  • Thursday, 17 August 2023
Odisha Boy’s Inspiring Journey From Labourer To Agniveer In Indian Army
Odisha Boy’s Inspiring Journey From Labourer To Agniveer In Indian Army

Nandakishore Nag had only dreamt of being treated as a celebrity one day and get a rousing welcome in his own village. Well, dreams do come true and Nandakishore.While some villagers garlanded him, some others raised slogans like Bharat Mata Ki Jai. Nandakishore, who left as a labourer, returned to Khalipathara village under Bolangir’s Belapada block as a soldier, thanks to the Agniveer scheme.

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  • Friday, 11 August 2023
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