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Army: Military branch for ground warfare
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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Watch: Army shows debris of Pakistani missiles downed by India's air defence systems

The 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.
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Army neutralises 42 unexploded Pak shells in Poonch

The 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..
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India-Pakistan row: Army confirms no DGMO-level talks today, says 'no expiry date' of ceasefire


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With Operation Sindoor still on, military gets emergency purchase powers

Amidst 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..
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Operation Sindoor: Biochemist who left PhD for the uniform

Vadodara 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..
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Operation Sindoor: Govt releases footage of Army bombing terror camps in Pakistan & PoK

The 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..
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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..
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Operation Sindoor: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to Army, Air Force and Navy chiefs after strike on Pakistan

The conversation happened in the aftermath of the Operation Sindoor conducted by the Indian Armed Forces where they destroyed terrorist hideouts on Wednesday night
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Operation Sindoor: Terror hotbeds in Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sialkot, PoJK among targets

India 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.
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Four dead as bus falls into Poonch gorge

A 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..
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Army duo dead, 3 injured in Kupwara road accident

In 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..
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Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC for 12th day, Army responds in 'proportionate' manner

Tensions 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..
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BIG revelation on Pahalgam attack! Locals involved? Know what former sleeper cell member said

He said the job of sleeper cells is to provide intelligence on Army movements and supply food and other essentials to terrorists.
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Three Army soldiers killed as truck falls into deep gorge in J&K's Ramban


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India foils repeated Pakistan attempts to hack Army sites amid tensions

India 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..
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Eye on Pak, India flexes muscle in Arabian Sea

India 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...
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Army trains village defence groups in Rajouri after Pahalgam terror attack

Following 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..
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175 detained in anti-terror operations following Pahalgam terror attack

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, police in Anantnag district, South Kashmir, have detained 175 suspects. Extensive search-and-cordon operations are underway with the collaboration of the Army and..
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Pahalgam terror attack: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviews security situation, top LeT terrorist killed -top developments

Following the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, India has initiated a five-point retaliation strategy against Pakistan, including a potential suspension of the Indus Water..
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India, Saudi Arabia hold inaugural army-to-army staff talks, with focus on defence cooperation

India and Saudi Arabia convened the inaugural Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi, solidifying defense cooperation through the Annual Defence Cooperation Plan. Discussions centered on Joint Exercise..
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Army soldier killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur days after Pahalgam terror attack

An army soldier was killed in an encounter between security forces and militants following a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Thursday (April 24).
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Four successful tests of medium-range air defence missiles conducted by Army, DRDO


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Army brass starts review of situation on Pakistan & China borders

Army commanders initiated a four-day conference to review the security situation at the borders with China and Pakistan. The conference, led by General Upendra Dwivedi, focuses on operational..
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CM Omar Abdullah says Army deployment towards Chinese border opened doors for terrorists in Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah linked the rise in terrorist attacks in the Jammu region to the redeployment of army troops to Ladakh due to Chinese incursions. He highlighted the need for better..
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India's biggest defence deal worth Rs 62000cr is for THIS helicopter, know its features

India approved a Rs 62,000 crore deal for 156 Indigenous Light Combat Helicopters Prachand for the Army and Air Force to strengthen defence.
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J&K police role in Jammu region crucial as terrorists resort to jungle warfare

Terrorists have shifted focus to the Jammu region, escalating jungle warfare due to decreased numbers in Kashmir. The crucial role of the J&K police, supported by the Army and paramilitary forces, is..
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Government inks Rs 2,500 crore defence deals

The defence ministry signed contracts worth Rs 2,500 crore for Nag anti-tank missile tracked platforms and 5,000 light vehicles for the armed forces. The deals were inked with Armoured Vehicle Nigam..
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Mother of soldier who took her own life says she has 'sleepless nights' knowing there are still abusers in the Army

mother of soldier who took her own life says she has 'sleepless nights' knowing there are still abusers in the army
The mother of a young soldier who took her own life says she has "sleepless nights" knowing there are abusers still serving in the Army.
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Army sexual harassment investigations to be removed from chain of command after teenager's suicide

army sexual harassment investigations to be removed from chain of command after teenager's suicide
Investigations into claims of sexual harassment in the army are to be removed from the chain of command in order to "tackle unacceptable behaviours in the military", the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has..
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Pak terrorist killed in Kashmir, first of 2025

Security forces in Kashmir's Handwara district neutralized a Pakistani terrorist during a gunfight. The operation, which involved J&K police, the Army, and CRPF, was based on intelligence inputs. This..
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Army women reveal abuse as former minister admits 'colossal failure'

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Court allows Delhi police to withdraw sedition case against Shehla Rashid over tweets on Army


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Terrorists attack Army patrol vehicle in Rajouri

Terrorists attacked a patrol vehicle of 9 J&K Rifles near Phul village in Rajouri district, Jammu. No casualties have been reported. Security forces, including the Army, police, and CRPF, are..
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Army's handling of teen soldier's sexual assault complaint 'played part in her death', coroner says

army's handling of teen soldier's sexual assault complaint 'played part in her death', coroner says
The Army's handling of a teen soldier's sexual assault complaint played "more than a minimal" contributory role in her death, a coroner has said.
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Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in J&K’s Rajouri

Army personnel successfully intercepted an infiltration attempt by terrorists along the Line of Control in J&K’s Sunderbani sector on Wednesday, leading to enhanced surveillance measures. This..
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'Ceasefire at LoC intact': Army refutes reports of instability at India-Pakistan border

The Army confirmed the ceasefire on the India-Pakistan border remains intact despite minor incidents. Tensions are being managed through established mechanisms after some cross LoC firing and a..
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UP Court summons Rahul Gandhi on March 24 over 2022 remarks against Army

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Alok Verma fixed March 24 as the date for the next hearing in the case. Gandhi will have to be present in the court.
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Watch: In a first, IAF, Army chiefs take sortie together in LCA Tejas fighter jet

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi embarked on a historic 45-minute sortie in the LCA Tejas fighter aircraft at the Yelahanka Air Force station. This significant event..
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Terrorists fire at Army patrol party along LoC in J&K’s Rajouri


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Rajnath: Rahul’s remark on Army chief, China irresponsible politics


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Punjab ex-cops, both 70+, get life for fake killings of Army jawan and farmer 32 years ago


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Black Hawk Pilot Involved in D.C. Crash Still Unknown as Army Refuses to Identify

It's been days since a military helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet flying into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport ... and the Army still refuses to ID the female Black Hawk pilot...
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CCS clears heavy-duty ammo worth Rs 10,200 crore for Pinaka artillery rocket systems

The cabinet committee on security, led by the PM, approved two critical deals worth Rs 10,200 crore for ammunition of the indigenous Pinaka multi-launch artillery rocket systems. These deals include..
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Army pushes for desi Pinaka rockets, to ink Rs 10,200 crore deals within this fiscal

The Army is set to finalize orders worth Rs 10,200 crore for the Pinaka rocket systems' ammunition before the fiscal year ends. The contracts cover high-explosive and area denial munitions to enhance..
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MEA: S Jaishankar, Army chief on same page on China disengagement

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified there is no contradiction between the Army chief Upendra Dwivedi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar regarding disengagement with China in..
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MoD inks Rs 2,960cr deal to buy for Navy 70 more missiles with Israel links

The defence ministry has signed a Rs 2,960 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd for over 70 medium-range surface-to-air missiles for the Navy. These missiles, developed with Israel, will be..
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Defence ministry inks Rs 2,960 crore deal for additional MR-SAM missiles for warships

The defence ministry has signed a Rs 2,960 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd for over 70 additional MR-SAMs. These missiles are for the Navy's warships. MR-SAMs are developed with Israel and are..
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Army chief backs women officers after Lt General criticised their performance

Amid the push for gender-neutrality in the armed forces, General Upendra Dwivedi supports women officers, countering a Lt General's criticism. The number of women officers is set to increase, with..
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Army chief rules out any troop cut along LAC, trust deficit & a 'degree of standoff' persists

India will not reduce troops along the LAC with China, citing a persisting standoff and the need to rebuild trust for de-escalation. Army chief Gen Dwivedi also criticized Pakistan for cross-border..
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Army, Navy, NDRF deployed to rescue 11 trapped in flooded Assam 'rat hole' mine

Rescue teams from the Army, Navy, Assam Rifles, NDRF, and SDRF have been deployed to save 11 miners trapped in a flooded 'rat hole' coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district. Efforts are ongoing with..
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