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An army, ground force or land force is an armed force that fights primarily on land. In the broadest sense, it is the land-based military branch, service branch or armed service of a nation or country. It may also include aviation assets by possessing an army aviation component. Within a national military force, the word army may also mean a field army.
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Amid tariff tensions, US & India kick off largest-ever Army exercise in AlaskaDespite tariff tensions, India and the US commenced the 'Yudh Abhyas' Army exercise in Alaska. Planning is underway for the Malabar naval exercise with Quad nations off Guam. Defence cooperation..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Army dismantles TMC stage: CM Mamata cries foul; urges force to not 'play into BJP's hands'The Army dismantled a Trinamool Congress stage in Kolkata's Maidan, citing a violation of permit regulations regarding the duration of events in the area. Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP, accusing..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Army builds bailey bridge over Tawi River within 12 hoursFollowing the collapse of a section of the Tawi Bridge No. 4 due to heavy rainfall, the Army's Tiger Division swiftly constructed a 110-feet bailey bridge in under 12 hours. The Rising Star Corps also..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bodies of 2 flash flood victims recovered in Rajouri and Poonch; Army rescues civilians stranded on river islandTragedy struck Jammu as the bodies of two flash flood victims, including a young girl, were recovered in Rajouri and Poonch. Swift action by the Army saved several individuals stranded on an island in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Independence day: Gallantry awards honour heroes of Operation Sindoor; IAF, Army and BSF personnel recognised for valourIn recognition of their bravery and strategic contributions during Operation Sindoor, a series of gallantry and distinguished service awards were announced. These awards honored personnel from the IAF,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kishtwar cloudburst LIVE updates: 36 dead after massive cloudburst in J-K, rescue operation continuesA large-scale rescue operation is underway by NDRF, SDRF, police, Army and local volunteers.DNA - Published | |
J&K: Soldier killed in Uri as Army foils LoC infiltration bid; Chinar Corps expressed 'deepest condolences'Ankit Kumar, a Havildar, was killed in Uri sector during a clash with armed intruders, marking the third Army fatality in Kashmir in five days. The infiltration attempt was foiled, but the intruders..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Hiding EC allegations?’: Congress MP questions Army’s Op Sindoor statement 'timing'; targets CentreCongress MP Imran Masood questions the timing of Air Chief Marshal AP Singh's remarks on Operation Sindoor, suspecting a diversion from Election Commission allegations. The operation, launched in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India seeks 200 copters to replace ageing Cheetah & Chetak fleetIndia is urgently seeking to replace its aging Cheetah and Chetak helicopters, which are plagued by safety concerns and outdated technology. The Army has issued a request for information to acquire 120..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Another Pakistan diplomat quits': Army recalls 1971 war 'build-up'; highlights it in 'this day that year' postThe Army revisits the 1971 war with Pakistan. Newspaper clippings from 1971 show Pakistan's military buildup. They also highlight unrest in then-East Pakistan. The US backed Pakistan during the war...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Army, with old newspaper clip, takes a dig at USThe Indian Army has shared an old newspaper clip. It highlights US military support to Pakistan before the 1971 war. The article mentions US arms shipments worth $2 billion to Pakistan since 1954. This..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Uttarakhand floods: At least 10 Army jawans missing; helicopters on standby for rescue operationsTragedy struck Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district as cloudbursts triggered devastating flash floods in Harsil, leaving at least ten Army personnel missing. Rescue operations are underway, with the Air..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘They don’t decide who a true Indian is’: Priyanka defends Rahul after SC rebuke; insists he never disrespected Army"With due respect to the honourable judges of the Supreme Court, they do not decide who a true Indian is. It is the duty of the opposition leader to question the government. My brother (Rahul Gandhi)..IndiaTimes - Published | Srinagar airport ruckus: Army officer assaults SpiceJet staff over baggage fee; Army says 'committed to discipline, cooperating with probe'IndiaTimes - Published |
'Operation Akhal': One terrorist killed in J&K's Kulgam; joint operation by police, Army, and CRPF under wayAccording to officials, a joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in the Akhal forest area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Forces hunt for terrorists in Kishtwar’s forestsA joint team of the Army and J&K Police continued a cordon-and-search operation in Kishtwar district. They extensively combed the dense forests to hunt terrorists. The operation, which started on..IndiaTimes - Published |
Army deputy chief: Operation Sindoor faced 3 foes - Pakistan, China & TurkiyeDuring Operation Sindoor, India faced a complex challenge with Pakistan, actively supported by China and Turkiye, according to a top Army officer. China provided Pakistan with real-time satellite..IndiaTimes - Published | Operation Chhatru: Encounter between security forces and terrorists in J&K; gunfight under wayA joint operation by the J&K police, Army, and CRPF in Kishtwar's Kuchal area led to an encounter with terrorists on Wednesday. The gunfight erupted after terrorists fired upon the security forces..IndiaTimes - Published |
Army chief in Bhutan to bolster ties amid China’s continuing build-up at DoklamArmy Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is on a crucial four-day visit to Bhutan, reinforcing strong military ties amid China's growing infrastructure in the Doklam plateau. He will meet King Jigme Khesar..IndiaTimes - Published | Infiltration bid foiled in J&K: Army arrests Pak man leading Jaish terrorists; interrogation onThe army foiled a major infiltration attempt along the LoC, apprehending a Pakistani national, Mohammed Arif, acting as a guide for JeM terrorists. Arif, a resident of PoJK, was captured while leading..IndiaTimes - Published |
J&K's Rajouri: Army opens fire after suspicious movement near LoC; massive search operation under wayArmy troops initiated firing upon detecting suspicious activity near the Line of Control in Rajouri, triggering extensive search operations across multiple locations in Poonch, Samba, and Kathua..IndiaTimes - Published | Military Parade Ends in Massive Fireworks DisplayThe military parade celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary on Saturday ended with rockets' red glare and bombs bursting in the air ... and, we've got all the pics of a fireworks finale that will blow..TMZ.com - Published |
Together since Class 6, six boys become Army officersSix young men from Manipur, who have been together since Class 6 at Sainik School in Imphal, were commissioned as Army officers after training at NDA and IMA. These Lieutenants, from humble..IndiaTimes - Published | Army to get new air defence boost with Rs 30,000 crore QR-SAM dealIndia's defence ministry is set to approve the procurement of indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QR-SAM) systems for the Army, costing ₹30,000 crore. These highly mobile systems, with..IndiaTimes - Published |
Army pays homage to Operation Sindoor braveheartIndiaTimes - Published | In the line of duty: Army leads tireless search, rescue operations after landslides in North SikkimFollowing the devastating landslide in North Sikkim's Chatten, the Indian Army is tirelessly conducting rescue and relief operations amidst challenging weather and terrain. Lachen village, once..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Army chief reviews Akhnoor preps, lauds Op Sindoor fightArmy chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Akhnoor sector to assess operational readiness amidst Operation Sindoor, praising troops for their performance. He emphasized vigilance and acknowledged..IndiaTimes - Published | 15% of Army's time during Operation Sindoor went into countering fake narratives: CDS General Anil ChauhanIndiaTimes - Published |
CoAS visits J&K’s Sunderbani, reviews op readiness in regionArmy Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi visited forward areas in J&K's Sunderbani sector, reviewing operational readiness along the Line of Control. He was briefed on the security situation and operational..IndiaTimes - Published | No nod for Army guns at Golden Temple: ClergyIndiaTimes - Published |
Army 'fully destroyed' military infrastructure in PoK's Leepa Valley during Operation Sindoor: ReportThe Indian Army's Chinar Corps executed Operation Sindoor, decimating military infrastructure in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir's Leepa Valley, including posts, ammunition depots, and fuel storage...IndiaTimes - Published | Watch: Army shows debris of Pakistani missiles downed by India's air defence systemsThe debris was shown in a one-minute 51-second video shared on social media by the news agency ANI. The video shows Army jawans standing behind a table on which the debris is placed.IndiaTimes - Published |
Army neutralises 42 unexploded Pak shells in PoonchThe Indian Army and J&K police safely neutralised 42 unexploded Pakistani shells in Poonch. These shells targeted civilian areas after India's strikes on terrorist camps. An unexploded mortar shell was..IndiaTimes - Published | India-Pakistan row: Army confirms no DGMO-level talks today, says 'no expiry date' of ceasefireIndiaTimes - Published |
With Operation Sindoor still on, military gets emergency purchase powersAmidst tensions with Pakistan and a strategic pause in Operation Sindoor, India has granted its armed forces emergency procurement powers with a budget of approximately Rs 40,000 crore. This move..IndiaTimes - Published | Operation Sindoor: Biochemist who left PhD for the uniformVadodara celebrated Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a third-generation military officer, as she addressed the nation on Operation Sindoor, India's response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Hailing from a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Operation Sindoor: Govt releases footage of Army bombing terror camps in Pakistan & PoKThe Indian Armed Forces announced "Operation Sindoor," targeting Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camps in Pakistan and PoJK. Colonel Sofiya Qureshi presented video evidence of successful..IndiaTimes - Published | Explosions, smoke, panic: Viral videos capture India’s 'Operation Sindoor'Under 'Operation Sindoor,' the Indian Armed Forces executed precise military strikes on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and PoK, targeting JeM and LeT leaders. The coordinated operation involved the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Operation Sindoor: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to Army, Air Force and Navy chiefs after strike on PakistanThe conversation happened in the aftermath of the Operation Sindoor conducted by the Indian Armed Forces where they destroyed terrorist hideouts on Wednesday nightDNA - Published | Operation Sindoor: Terror hotbeds in Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sialkot, PoJK among targetsIndia carried out precision strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoJK in a joint operation by the Army, Navy, and Air Force under Operation Sindoor, monitored by PM Modi.DNA - Published |
Four dead as bus falls into Poonch gorgeA passenger bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district resulted in the tragic loss of four lives, including an Army soldier on leave, and left over 40 individuals injured. The bus, en route..IndiaTimes - Published | Army duo dead, 3 injured in Kupwara road accidentIn a tragic incident near the Line of Control in Kupwara, an Army vehicle accident resulted in the death of two soldiers and injuries to two others. The vehicle plunged into a deep gorge after the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC for 12th day, Army responds in 'proportionate' mannerTensions escalate along the Line of Control as Pakistani troops initiated unprovoked firing in eight forward areas of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the 12th consecutive night of ceasefire violations. This..IndiaTimes - Published | BIG revelation on Pahalgam attack! Locals involved? Know what former sleeper cell member saidHe said the job of sleeper cells is to provide intelligence on Army movements and supply food and other essentials to terrorists.DNA - Published |
Three Army soldiers killed as truck falls into deep gorge in J&K's RambanIndiaTimes - Published | India foils repeated Pakistan attempts to hack Army sites amid tensionsIndia has successfully countered a cyber offensive launched by Pakistan-based hackers, identified as "IOK Hacker," targeting public-facing platforms. The group attempted to deface websites, disrupt..IndiaTimes - Published |
Eye on Pak, India flexes muscle in Arabian SeaIndia is increasing pressure on Pakistan along land and sea borders. The Army is retaliating strongly to ceasefire violations along the LoC, while the Navy conducts missile firings in the Arabian Sea...IndiaTimes - Published | Army trains village defence groups in Rajouri after Pahalgam terror attackFollowing the recent terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, the Indian Army has intensified security measures by providing specialized training to Village Defence Groups (VDGs) in the Nowshera sector..IndiaTimes - Published |
