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500 Pakistani Drones Target India From Ladakh To Kutch; Air Defence Shoots Down Dozens: ReportDefence sources told news agency ANI that around 500 drones were launched towards Indian positions by the Pakistan Army last night, which were sighted at 24 locations from Siachen base camp in Ladakh..Zee News - Published | |
Siachen base camp now a tourist zone, Galwan Valley to open on June 15The Siachen base camp is now accessible to tourists without prior authorization, announced Tashi Gyalson, CEC of LAHDC, Leh, following the early reopening of Zojila Pass on April 1, 2025.IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP MP hails roll-out of 4G, 5G networks in border areas including Galwan, SiachennewKerala.com - Published | |
Siachen Day: Indian Army honours bravehearts of world's highest battlefieldnewKerala.com - Published | |
Soldiers at Siachen glacier now have high-speed internetReliance Jio, in collaboration with the Indian Army, has become the first telecom operator to extend 4G and 5G network connectivity to the Siachen glacier. Utilizing pre-configured, indigenous..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kargil War`s 25th Anniversary: PM Modi To Pay Tribute To Bravehearts At DrassPrime Minister Narendra Modi will also visit Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battlefield guarded by the country's Army.Zee News - Published | |
Captain Anshuman Singh’s parents want Army's 'next of kin' policy revised. What is it?Captain Anshuman Singh died in July 2023 during a Siachen fire rescue. His widow Smriti received the Kirti Chakra from President Draupadi Murmu. Captain's father Ravi Pratap Singh criticised the NOK..IndiaTimes - Published | |
What is 'next of kin' policy, which Siachen martyr Captain Anshuman Singh's parents want revised?The parents of Captain Anshuman Singh, Ravi Pratap Singh and Manju Singh, shared their concerns, and stated that they believe the NOK rules need to be 'revisited'DNA - Published | |
Siachen hero’s parents want change in ‘next of kin’ criteria as wife gets most entitlementsIndiaTimes - Published | |
Rahul Gandhi meets late Captain Anshuman Singh's family; mother urges government to withdraw AgniveerRahul Gandhi met Manju Singh in Raebareli, mother of Captain Anshuman Singh who died from severe burns in Siachen. She opposed the Agniveer scheme. Gandhi visited Lalganj memorial, laying a wreath and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to visit Rae Bareli today, first time after winning Lok Sabha seatRahul Gandhi is also scheduled to meet the family of the late Captain Anshuman Singh who died in the July 2023 Siachen fire, showing exceptional bravery and saving three lives.DNA - Published | |
'Not going to die an ordinary death': Widow of soldier killed in Siachen fire shares heartbreaking storyIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Part of Indian territory: MEA rejects Pakistan-China boundary agreement in Shaksgam valleyResponding to China's attempt to build a road in a part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir close to the Siachen Glacier, the MEA spokesperson reiterated India's stand on it.IndiaTimes - Published | Siachen India's capital of grit, determination: Defence minister Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh visits Siachen; reviews military preparednessRajnath Singh visited Siachen, the world's highest battlefield at 20,000 feet in the Karakoram range, reviewing India's military preparedness. Indian Army marked 40th year in the strategically key..IndiaTimes - Published | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to interact with Indian armed forces at Siachen glacier today"Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh will visit Siachen tomorrow. He will interact with the Armed Forces personnel deployed in the region," the Defence Ministry Office posted on X.DNA - Published |
The story of Siachen: How India set up a base at the roof of the worldIndian Army's valour in Siachen Glacier-Saltoro Ridge under Operation Meghdhoot, with upgrades in infrastructure and logistical improvements, supported by helicopters. Saltoro Ridge acts as a wedge..IndiaTimes - Published | Operation Meghdoot: How India gained control over strategic Siachen Glacier 40 years agoIt is the highest battlefield in the world which remained active ever since India occupied it. No one could have imagined that a small Asian developing country could do this daring act.DNA - Published |
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Siachen today, will celebrate Holi with military personnelThe Siachen Glacier, at the height of around 20,000 ft in the Karakoram range, is known as the highest militarised zone in the world, where the soldiers have to battle frostbite and high winds.DNA - Published | Small Hyderabad firm makes assault rifle in 100 daysDvipa Armour India Pvt Ltd, a Hyderabad-based company, has successfully developed the Ugram assault rifle, a 100% 'Made in India' weapon designed to replace the INSAS rifle. Manufactured in a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Agniveer is a plan to insult heroes of India, says RahulWith another Agniveer soldier dying in action, Congress on Monday said the short tenure army scheme is flawed and unjust to young armymen who are deployed in tough conditions without full training, and..IndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra`s Buldhana bids a "hero`s farewell" to Agniveer Akshay LaxmanIn a solemn gathering at the residence of Agniveer Akshay Laxman Gawate in the Pimpalgaon Sarai village of Buldhana district in Maharashtra, people paid their respects to a "true hero". Laxman Gawate..Mid-Day - Published |
Maharashtra youth is first Agniveer to die in line of duty at SiachenAgniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, a soldier under the Agnipath scheme, died in Siachen Glacier due to medical complications. He is the first casualty since the recruitment scheme began. Unlike regular..IndiaTimes - Published | 1st Agniveer dies in line of duty, former officers slam policy denying pensionAgniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, a soldier under the Agnipath scheme, died in Siachen Glacier due to medical complications. He is the first casualty since the recruitment scheme began. Unlike regular..IndiaTimes - Published |
Family members to get over Rs 1 crore if Agniveer loses life in line of duty: Govt sourcesThe next of kin of Agniveers who die in the line of duty will receive over Rs 1 crore from the Indian government. This includes non-contributory insurance, ex-gratia, contributions from the Agniveer..IndiaTimes - Published | Agniveer from Maharashtra, who dies at Siachen Glacier, was labourer's son and sole breadwinnerAgniveer Akshay Laxman Gawate, a soldier in the Indian Army, died in the line of duty at Siachen Glacier. He complained of uneasiness while sleeping and was taken to the hospital but could not be..IndiaTimes - Published |
World's highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier, gets its first mobile tower; Anand Mahindra reactsAn historic achievement unfolds at the Siachen Glacier, as a mobile tower is installed, offering a vital connection to soldiers in one of the world's harshest terrains.DNA - Published | If woman officer can be deployed in Siachen, man can be Army nurse: HCThe Delhi high court pitched on Tuesday for gender equality in the armed forces, saying if a woman officer can be posted in Siachen, a man can be employed as a nurse in the Army.IndiaTimes - Published |
Kaun Banega Crorepati 15: Amitabh Bachchan Lauds Selfless Indian Soldiers At SiachenEmpathising with the soldiers stationed in Siachen, the ‘Shahenshah’ of Bollywood asked, “All our people there in the Army must have a hard time living in those conditions, sir. With all the snow..Zee News - Published | Heightened PLA activity along LACThe ongoing summer is witnessing heightened military activity by China along the LAC stretching from eastern Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh, even as Army chief General Manoj Pande Thursday reviewed the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Army doctor killed, 3 soldiers hurt in Siachen fire incidentIndiaTimes - Published | Army officer killed, 3 soldiers injured in fire accident in SiachenIndiaTimes - Published |
Army forms 'Bharatmala' from Siachen to Kanyakumari to mark Yoga DaynewKerala.com - Published | International Yoga Day 2023: Army Forms `Bharatmala` From Siachen To KanyakumariThe Indian Army formed a `Bharatmala` by conducting Yoga all along the border areas of the nation from Kashmir to Kanyakumari to mark International Yoga Day on June 21, 2023.Zee News - Published |
Watch: Stunning aerobatics by made-in-India combat helicopter 'Prachand' at Aero India 2023The HAL-built Light Combat Helicopter 'Prachand' performed exciting acrobatics during Aero India 2023; it is the only assault helicopter capable of flying at high altitudes like Siachen glacier.DNA - Published | Bihar native begins journey from Kanyakumari to Siachen in wheelchair to implement accessibility for differently-ablednewKerala.com - Published |
How Captain Shiva Chouhan and Indian troops train in icy heights of SiachennewKerala.com - Published | PM Modi applauds as Capt Shiva Chauhan becomes first woman officer to be deployed at highest battlefield of SiachennewKerala.com - Published |
Illustrates the spirit of India's Nari Shakti: PM Modi on deployment of first woman Army officer at SiachenPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the deployment of the first woman army officer at Siachen, saying this highlights the spirit of India's "Nari Shakti" (women power).Captain Shiva..IndiaTimes - Published | Captain Shiva Chauhan becomes first woman Army officer to be deployed at Siachen Glacier, underwent rigorous trainingThe team of Sappers led by Captain Chouhan will be responsible for numerous combat engineering tasks.Zee News - Published |
In a first, woman officer gets operationally deployed at the forbidding Siachen GlacierAfter becoming fighter pilots and serving on frontline warships, women officers continue to shatter even more glass ceilings in the armed forces. Captain Shiva Chauhan has become the first-ever woman..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •newKerala.com | Meet Captain Shiva Chauhan, first woman to be deployed at world's most dangerous battlefieldWho is Captain Shiva Chauhan? The Indian government spends around Rs 5 crore every day on the soldiers deployed at Siachen.DNA - Published |
Captain Shiva Chauhan creates history, becomes 1st woman officer to be operationally deployed at Siachen glacierThe Siachen Glacier is the highest battleground on earth, where India and Pakistan have fought intermittently since 1984, details below.Zee News - Published | |
