Army normalising atrocities, beat up civilian in south Kashmir’s Kulgam: Mehbooba

Army normalising atrocities, beat up civilian in south Kashmir’s Kulgam: Mehbooba

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti. File | Photo Credit: PTI Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday accused the Army in south Kashmir’s Kulgam of “beating up” a civilian and “normalising atrocities”. Ms. Mufti, also president of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), identified the civilian as Mushtaq Ganai from Nigeen Pora in Kund in south Kashmir’s Kulgam. … Read more

Army personnel pillars of strength, resilience: PM Modi on Army Day

Army personnel pillars of strength, resilience: PM Modi on Army Day

Narendra Modi. | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the unwavering commitment and sacrifices of Army personnel on the Army Day on January 15 and said they are pillars of strength and resilience. He said on X, “On Army Day, we honour the extraordinary courage, unwavering commitment and sacrifices of our Army personnel. … Read more

Landmine explosion near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch, three Army personnel injured

Landmine explosion near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch, three Army personnel injured

Three Army personnel were injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on November 1, officials said. The soldiers were patrolling Phagwari Gali area in Mendhar sector when the landmine got activated, the officials said quoting preliminary information. The injured were evacuated to a nearby medical … Read more

Morning Digest | Indian Army to begin phase-out of Cheetah, Chetak from 2027; Israel strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank, and more

Morning Digest | Indian Army to begin phase-out of Cheetah, Chetak from 2027; Israel strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank, and more

A formation Chetak, Cheetah and LCH helicopters at the ‘Ex Iron Fist 2013’ by the Indian Air Force at Pokran rang | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan Israel strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank as war against Hamas threatens to ignite other fronts Israeli warplanes struck targets across Gaza, two airports in Syria and a mosque … Read more

Morning Digest | 10 civilians dead, 22 army men still missing in Sikkim, rescue operations on; Media bodies write to CJI, call for norms on interrogation of journalists and more

Morning Digest | 10 civilians dead, 22 army men still missing in Sikkim, rescue operations on; Media bodies write to CJI, call for norms on interrogation of journalists and more

A flood affected locality at Singtam, in Gangtok district, Wednesday, October. 4, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI 10 dead, 22 army men among 82 missing as flash flood wreaks havoc in Sikkim; PM Modi dials CM At least ten people died and 80 others, including 22 army personnel, went missing on Wednesday after a cloudburst … Read more

Jammu encounter: Army launches major anti-militancy operation in Rajouri

Jammu encounter: Army launches major anti-militancy operation in Rajouri

An exchange of fire began in Rajouri’s Kalakote between hiding militants and security forces. File representative image | Photo Credit: PTI An exchange of fire started on Monday night in Rajouri’s Kalakote between hiding militants and security forces, led by the Army who launched a major anti-militancy operation in the area during the day. Officials … Read more

SC orders IAF, Army to pay ₹1.54 crore to veteran who contracted HIV through blood transfusion at field hospital

SC orders IAF, Army to pay ₹1.54 crore to veteran who contracted HIV through blood transfusion at field hospital

The Supreme Court recounted how the Air veteran had received the “biggest jolt” of his life when he was informed in 2014 about his HIV infection. File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Supreme Court has held the Indian Air Force and the Army liable to pay ₹ 1.54 crore in compensation to an … Read more

U.P. ATS arrests former contractual Army employee on espionage charges

U.P. ATS arrests former contractual Army employee on espionage charges

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Tuesday arrested a 27-year-old man in Lucknow for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and passing on information about India’s military installations to the handlers across the border. Shailesh Kumar alias Shailendra Singh Chauhan is working as a porter on a contractual basis in the Indian Army … Read more

J&K: Indian Army nabs four suspects in Budgam, weapons recovered

J&K: Indian Army nabs four suspects in Budgam, weapons recovered

In a joint operation by the Indian Army Jammu and Kashmir police and intelligence agencies, four suspects have been apprehended in Beerwah area in Budgam district. According to the Army, four suspected persons were caught on the intervening night of September 25-26. Three pistols and other war materials have also been recovered from them. Further … Read more