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342 complete training at OTA; commissioned as officers in Indian Army

September 5, 2026 admin

Newly commissioned officers at the OTA on Saturday. | Photo Credit: J. Johan Sathyadas Homemaker Rigzin Ladol and her retired teacher and husband Tundup Tsering from Zanskar district of the Union territory of Ladakh stood proudly next to their 24-year-old daughter Stanzin Tsangyang at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai on Saturday morning. Their daughter had completed her training and…

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Durand Cup | Indian Army eases past Baghpat, on top of Group B

August 5, 2026 admin

Samir opened the scoring for Indian Army in the 11th minute. | Photo Credit: X@thedurandcup Indian Army stormed to the top of Group B with a dominant 4-0 victory over Baghpat FC in a group league match of the 135th Durand Cup tournament at the Kishore Bharati Stadium on Wednesday. The Army side produced a fine first-half performance, with Samir Murmu, Saikhom Borish Singh, Shubham Rana, and Christopher Kamei finding…

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Pak Army Suffered ‘Heavy Casualties’ After Ceasefire Violations Along LoC

February 12, 2025 admin

Jammu: Pakistani troops on Wednesday violated ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing on Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a befitting response by the Indian Army, security officials said. The extent of damage on the Pakistan side was not known immediately but the officials said…

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Meet ‘MULE’ Robotic Dog ‘Sanjay’, Star Of Republic Day Parade In Kolkata

January 26, 2025 admin

Kolkata: Indian Army’s robotic dogs ‘MULE’ (Multi Utility Legged Equipment) stole the show at the Republic Day parade in Kolkata on Sunday. Named ‘Sanjay’, the ‘MULE’ is an all-weather ground robot dog that can climb stairs, steep hills, and cross hurdles. According to the Indian Army, it is designed for several operations, including perimeter security,…

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Opinion: India-China Is Why 'Military Diplomacy' Works

January 15, 2025 admin

Military diplomacy, or defence diplomacy, may sound like an oxymoron to many, but it must be part of the comprehensive power strategy of any country that wishes to be a regional or a global player. Peacekeeping, deterrence and humanitarian and disaster relief (HADR) are some examples of the kind of soft power a country can…

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President Murmu On Army Day

January 15, 2025 admin

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu lauded the Indian Army for its pivotal role in ensuring national security and fostering peace in the country during the 77th Army Day celebrations. The President highlighted the Army’s invaluable contribution to the nation’s progress and prosperity, stating that their efforts have created a secure and peaceful environment. Army Day,…

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Army Chief Justifies Removal Of Iconic Picture Of Pakistan’s Surrender In 1971 War

January 14, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi today spoke out over the removal of the iconic picture of Pakistan’s surrender to India in the 1971 war from his office at Raisina Hill in New Delhi. It was recently replaced by a new painting titled ‘Karam Kshetra’. The move had caused much anguish among army…

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Army Chief Justifies Removal Of Iconic Picture Of Pakistan’s Surrender In 1971 War

January 14, 2025 admin

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Army Chief On “Issues” Raised By Top Officer

January 13, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Women officers in the Army are performing exceedingly well and the force is looking at increasing their induction, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said Monday while playing down concerns of a senior commander who flagged “problems” facing the units commanded by women officers. In an unprecedented move, Lt General Rajeev Puri, a Corps…

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Army Officer Assaulted After Suspected Food Poisoning At NCC Camp In Kerala

December 30, 2024 admin

After over 80 cadets from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) were hospitalised after suspected food poisoning at a training camp in Kerala, a video has surfaced showing two men – A local Councillor and a leader of the left party – assaulting a senior Army officer in the camp premises. On December 23, over 80…

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