Our New Delhi Correspondent India’s ambitious Zojila Tunnel project is on the cusp of a major engineering milestone, with only 210 metres of excavation remaining before the two ends of the tunnel meet. The breakthrough, expected in the coming weeks, marks a decisive step towards providing year-round road access between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh….
Defence Chronicle New Delhi Correspondent In a significant push towards enhancing indigenous unmanned capabilities, the Indian Army organised a two-day Symposium of Drone Component Manufacturers on May 12-13 at the Manekshaw Centre here. The event brought together leading domestic drone component manufacturers and senior representatives from all Army Commands to forge stronger civil-military collaboration. Jointly…
New Delhi: In a distinguished ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award 2026 upon Major General Lissamma PV, Additional Director General of the Military Nursing Service (ADGMNS), recognising her exceptional contributions to military healthcare and nearly four decades of dedicated service. The award, presented on the occasion of…
Mhow: In the disciplined rhythm of military life, where combat readiness and operational excellence define the daily ethos, the Indian Army preserves a profound tradition that underscores its foundational commitment to unity in diversity. Every Sunday, soldiers across numerous units gather for the ‘Mandir Parade,’ a solemn assembly of prayer and reflection that has become…
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…
