Zokhawthar, Mizoram: In an effort to enhance coordination with civil society and improve the flow of information at the grassroots level, the Assam Rifles conducted an interactive session with local journalists and social media influencers at Zokhawthar in Champhai district of Mizoram. The outreach initiative aimed at building stronger cooperation between the security forces, media…
Security forces recovered a cache of explosives during a joint search operation in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir on March 11, 2026, underscoring continued vigilance along sensitive areas of the region. According to an official update shared by the Army, the recovery was made at approximately 4:45 pm during a coordinated operation led…
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…
In an era of global instability, Asia’s giants are taking divergent strategic paths. China is aggressively scaling advanced, multi-domain military assets to project hegemonic power across the Indo-Pacific. Meanwhile, India is radically restructuring its military-industrial base, prioritizing absolute self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta) and integrated theatre commands to achieve unshakeable strategic autonomy by 2047.
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…
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…
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…
