Mhow In a significant engagement underscoring the Indian military’s focus on strategic foresight, Dr Swasti Rao, a geopolitical expert and Associate Professor at OP Jindal Global University, addressed senior officers undergoing the Higher Command Course at the Army War College (AWC) here. Keywords: Dr Swasti Rao, Higher Command Course Mhow, European Geopolitics, India Europe Strategic…
In a significant display of proactive leadership shortly after assuming charge, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch, Rajouri, and Sunderbani sectors of Jammu and Kashmir. The visit underscores the Indian Army’s unwavering commitment to maintaining robust defence postures in one…
In a striking display of shared heritage and forward-looking partnership, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has publicly embraced his Indian roots while his government finalised a landmark defence agreement with India for the acquisition of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. The developments, unfolding during high-level engagements, underscore the deepening multifaceted relationship between the world’s largest democracy and…
In a proactive step towards enhancing disaster resilience ahead of the monsoon season, the Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps (XXI Corps) successfully conducted Exercise ‘Baadh Vyavastha’, a comprehensive joint flood relief preparedness and rescue drill in Bhopal. The exercise, coordinated closely with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and various…
In a significant setback to security operations in India’s volatile Northeast, two Assam Rifles personnel were killed and several others injured when suspected militants ambushed a convoy of the 40 Assam Rifles near Nungshang Kong village on National Highway 202 in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on July 6, 2026. The attack occurred around 1:30 pm, approximately…
In the annals of modern military history, few operations exemplify raw courage amid extreme adversity as vividly as the Indian Army’s assault on Tiger Hill and Point 4875 during the 1999 Kargil War. On the night of 3-4 July 1999, soldiers from the 18 Grenadiers and 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles executed a daring high-altitude…
In a compelling display of operational readiness and cultural stewardship, the Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Corps has launched a 12-day summer expedition along the historic Old Silk Route in Ladakh region. Flagged off from Leh by senior officers of Fire & Fury Corps, the mission covers a demanding 264-kilometre stretch through some of the…
In a significant development underscoring evolving alliances in the Middle East, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) convened a high-level regional security dialogue in Bahrain yesterday. Hosted by the Bahrain Defence Force, the meeting brought together senior military officials from 12 nations, including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab…
Chandimandir Lt Gen H S Sahi, Chief of Staff of Western Command, presented the Western Command Territorial Army (TA) banner 2025-26 rolling trophy to 105 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Rajputana Rifles in a function held at Chandi Mandir cantonment recently. The award recognises the battalion’s exemplary performance, operational readiness, and steadfast professionalism, reflecting the highest…
Yol Cantonment In a formal ceremony underscoring the Indian Army’s tradition of seamless command transitions, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, handed over the reins of the prestigious Rising Star Corps (IX Corps) to Lieutenant General Akaash Johar, AVSM. Lt Gen Sharawat’s tenure was distinguished by exceptional operational readiness, enhanced combat effectiveness, and a…
