In a formal ceremony conducted at the Army War College (AWC) headquarters, Lt Gen Harjeet Singh Sahi passed on the Commandant’s baton to Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria on Friday. The solemn ceremony was witnessed by senior officers, faculty & staff of the institution. Lt Gen Sahi, who was Commandant of the premier institution of higher…
Our New Delhi Correspondent Pakistan’s Army Rocket Force Command has successfully conducted a training launch of the indigenously developed Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile, marking another milestone in the country’s efforts to enhance its long-range precision strike capabilities. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the test validated the missile’s advanced avionics, state-of-the-art navigational systems, and…
Our New Delhi Correspondent India’s ambitious Zojila Tunnel project is on the cusp of a major engineering milestone, with only 210 metres of excavation remaining before the two ends of the tunnel meet. The breakthrough, expected in the coming weeks, marks a decisive step towards providing year-round road access between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh….
Defence Chronicle New Delhi Correspondent In a significant push towards enhancing indigenous unmanned capabilities, the Indian Army organised a two-day Symposium of Drone Component Manufacturers on May 12-13 at the Manekshaw Centre here. The event brought together leading domestic drone component manufacturers and senior representatives from all Army Commands to forge stronger civil-military collaboration. Jointly…
New Delhi: In a distinguished ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award 2026 upon Major General Lissamma PV, Additional Director General of the Military Nursing Service (ADGMNS), recognising her exceptional contributions to military healthcare and nearly four decades of dedicated service. The award, presented on the occasion of…
Beijing: President Donald J Trump touched down in Beijing on Wednesday evening, kicking off a two-day state visit to China, the first by a US president since his own trip in 2017. The arrival marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the world’s two leading powers amid persistent tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing…
Mhow: In the disciplined rhythm of military life, where combat readiness and operational excellence define the daily ethos, the Indian Army preserves a profound tradition that underscores its foundational commitment to unity in diversity. Every Sunday, soldiers across numerous units gather for the ‘Mandir Parade,’ a solemn assembly of prayer and reflection that has become…
Visakhapatnam: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, visited the Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command (ENC) where he embarked on the stealth frigate INS Himgiri to assess operational preparedness and witness advanced combat drills conducted by the Eastern Fleet, Local Flotilla, submarines, and maritime patrol aircraft. The high-level visit underscored the Navy’s focus on…
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps has formally honoured the supreme sacrifice of Naib Subedar Hira Bahadur Pandey, who laid down his life while performing operational duties in the Baramulla district of North Kashmir. In a solemn tribute, the Corps described the valiant soldier as a “Braveheart” whose courage and unwavering dedication…
Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir: Lieutenant General, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army’s Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, visited forward areas of Poonch sector and the headquarters of Romeo Force to personally assess the prevailing security situation and the progress of ongoing counter-terrorism operations. During the high-level visit, Lt Gen Sharma was comprehensively…
