In a heartening display of pride and encouragement for the youth of India’s Northeast, the Assam Rifles recently organized a special felicitation ceremony at its Sector Headquarters in Churachandpur, Manipur, to honour a newly commissioned officer from the region.Lieutenant Obed Thangminsiam, a native of Hiangzou village in Churachandpur district, was celebrated for his successful commissioning…
Maj Gen Harvijay Singh, Veteran, Chandigarh, March 10, 2026—- Author of this Article Amid the mud-soaked fields of northern France, where the First World War’s brutal stalemate had turned battlefields into labyrinths of wire and despair, a 19-year-old from the hills of Uttarakhand etched his name into the annals of military courage. Today, on the…
In a stark escalation of rhetoric that has reverberated across world capitals, US President Donald Trump issued a blistering threat on social media late Monday, vowing to unleash ‘overwhelming force- twenty times harder’, should Iran persist in disrupting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter) and cross-posted to…
Lt Gen R. C. Tiwari, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command, visited the Rangapahar Military Station, the headquarters of the Spear Corps, to review the operational preparedness of troops deployed in the region.During the visit, the Army Commander was briefed by senior officers on the prevailing security environment, operational deployments and the readiness…
The 41st edition of the coordinated patrol (CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy concluded recently after a week-long exercise in the Andaman Sea, reaffirming the growing maritime partnership between India and Thailand. Conducted from February 28 to March 6, 2026, the exercise highlighted the increasing operational synergy between the two navies…
Lucknow: In a heartfelt bid to kindle the spirit of patriotism among the nation’s youth, the Army Recruiting Office (ARO) Varanasi, operating under the Zone Recruiting Office (ZRO) Lucknow, has kicked off an intensive door-to-door awareness campaign. This grassroots initiative is designed to inspire young Indians to don the uniform, embrace a life of discipline…
New Delhi, March 7, 2026: In a resounding affirmation of the Indian Army’s enduring legacy and forward-looking vision, over 626 officer cadets were commissioned as lieutenants today during synchronized Passing Out Parades (POP) at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai and Gaya. These ceremonies, steeped in martial tradition yet attuned to the demands of…
New Delhi: In a significant move to fortify its operational readiness along sensitive borders, the Indian Army has announced a comprehensive reshuffle of top-tier leadership positions, set to take effect from April 1, 2026. The changes, which reposition several lieutenant generals with extensive combat and administrative experience, underscore the Army’s commitment to placing battle-hardened officers…
The Director General of Assam Rifles, Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, conducted a two-day visit to the National Integrity and Educational Development Organisation (NIEDO) Centres in Nagaland on March 5 and 6, 2026, underscoring the Indian paramilitary force’s ongoing commitment to youth empowerment and educational development in the Northeast region. During his itinerary, Lt…
Mhow, March 6, 2026: In a dazzling display of nautical skill and unyielding esprit de corps, the 22nd edition of the Central Command Sailing Regatta concluded at the serene Bercha Lake here on Friday, underscoring the Indian Armed Forces’ commitment to fostering adventure sports as bedrock for leadership and teamwork. Organized by the prestigious Army…
