Category: Army

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticised the ambitious Great Nicobar Island Development Project, describing it as a ‘Scam’ that threatens pristine rainforests and indigenous communities, following his two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on April 28-29. The ₹92,000 crore infrastructure initiative, approved in 2022, envisages the development of a major…

New Delhi: The Indian Army’s Armoured Corps observed its 88th Armour Day with a dignified wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial, honouring the valiant soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation. Lieutenant General Vipul Shinghal, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Information Systems & Training), led the solemn proceedings…

Rewa, Madhya Pradesh: In a poignant display of humility and institutional pride, Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), visited his alma mater, Sainik School Rewa, on Tuesday. The visit, marked by deep nostalgia and forward-looking inspiration, underscored the enduring role of India’s Sainik Schools in nurturing the nation’s military leadership. Gen Dwivedi,…

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: In a powerful affirmation of the Indian Army’s multifaceted role in nation-building, the 127 Ecological Task Force (ETF) based in Dehradun has been conferred the Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s Appreciation Award (2025–26) for its exemplary work in environmental conservation and community engagement. The award recognises the unit’s remarkable achievements, including the plantation of over…

Two Indian Army personnel made the supreme sacrifice while performing duties along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Eastern Sector, the Indian Army’s Eastern Command announced on Sunday. In an official statement, Lt Gen VMB Krishnan, Army Commander of the Eastern Command, along with all ranks under his command, expressed profound condolences over…