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…
Surankote, Poonch: Lt Gen P K Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps, conducted a detailed operational visit to forward and operational areas in the general Surankote region of the Poonch sector to assess the prevailing security environment and ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. During the visit, Lt Gen Mishra received comprehensive…
New Delhi: On the eve of Mother’s Day, Chinese state media released poignant footage showing the mothers of three People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers killed in the June 2020 Galwan Valley clash visiting the Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution in Beijing. The mothers of Chen Xiangrong, Xiao Siyuan, and Wang Zhuoran were seen…
Umroi, Meghalaya (India): In a significant boost to defence diplomacy in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the Indian Army is set to host the maiden edition of Exercise PRAGATI at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi from May 18 to 31, 2026. The exercise will bring together military contingents from 11 friendly foreign nations, underscoring…
Mhow: Naib Subedar Neeru of the Indian Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) continued her impressive form by winning the bronze medal in the Mixed Trap event at the ongoing ISSF World Cup Shotgun Championships here. The medal adds to a strong showing by the Indian shooter, who is the reigning Asian Champion and reached the finals…
Auli, Uttarakhand: Honourable Governor of Uttarakhand Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd), PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, recently attended a Sainik Sammelan with personnel of the 7th Battalion of the Assam Regiment, famously known as the ‘Auli Battalion,’ and members of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Mountaineering and Skiing Institute. The event, held in the challenging high-altitude…
In the celebrated pantheon of India’s military heroes, few names resonate with the same melange of gallantry and acceptance as Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria, Param Vir Chakra. His life was short, his service intense and his sacrifice eternal, not only for India but also for the international community he defended under the banner of the…
Defence Chronicle’s New Delhi Correspondent In a significant development for India’s higher defence management, the Government of India has appointed Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). He will also serve as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs (DMA). The…
By Defence Chronicle Correspondent, Nashik In a concerted push to enhance inter-service synergy, Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia, AVSM, VSM, Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance (AOM) at Air Headquarters, visited the prestigious School of Artillery here on May 8, 2026. The visit underscores the growing emphasis on jointness between the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force in…
