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…
Leh In a demonstration of their unwavering commitment to both national security and civilian welfare, troops from the Indian Army’s “Forever in Operations Division” (8 Mountain Division) swiftly recovered a vehicle involved in an accident near Heniskot in the Bodhkharbu area on July 1, 2026. Acting in close coordination with personnel from the Khangral Police…
Mhow: In an era where strategic thinking increasingly draws upon both historical precedents and contemporary realities, the Army War College (AWC) in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, hosted a compelling session that bridged ancient Indian intellectual traditions with the demands of modern military leadership. Titled “Ancient Wisdom to Modern Statecraft @ Arthashastra,” the lecture by Prof Shrikant…
In an era where unmanned aerial systems (UAS) define the contours of modern conflict, from Ukraine’s battlefields to high-altitude Himalayan frontiers, India’s defence ecosystem is rapidly maturing. Indigenous innovation is playing a pivotal role, bolstered by the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. A notable contributor is Pisarv Innovations, an Indore-based deep-tech start-up that has successfully…
In a troubling display of reciprocal aggression, the United States and Iran have once again plunged the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz into crisis, reminding the international community that great power rivalry can sometimes devolve into reckless, schoolyard-like confrontation. The latest exchange underscores a dangerous pattern where both sides prioritize immediate retaliation over strategic restraint,…
