On June 4, 1915, amid the blood-soaked gullies of the Gallipoli Peninsula, the 4th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment (4 SIKH) etched one of the most heroic chapters in the annals of the Indian Army during the First World War. In what became the bloodiest day in the battalion’s history, the unit suffered devastating losses…
Mhow, Madhya Pradesh In a compelling demonstration of the Army’s commitment to environmental stewardship, the Army War College (AWC), Mhow, spearheaded a significant tree plantation drive on World Environment Day, aligning seamlessly with the global theme “Inspired by Nature- For Climate, For Our Future.” Under the banner of ‘Dhanwantari Aushadhi Vatika,’ a part of the…
Leh, Ladakh In a powerful demonstration of the Indian Army’s enduring spirit of adventure and operational preparedness, an Army Service Corps (ASC) mountaineering expedition to Mt Kang Yatse-II (approximately 6,250 metres) was flagged off on June 4, 2026. The expedition, aimed at commemorating the 12th ASC Reunion, underscores the force’s commitment to pushing human limits…
A heart-warming marriage proposal by a young Indian Army aviator following his passing-out parade at the Combat Army Aviation Training School (CAATS) in Nashik has ignited a wider debate on military decorum, personal expression, and the amplifying power of social media. The incident occurred on June 2 after Captain Bharat Bhardwaj successfully completed his aviation…
India has received the fourth squadron of the Russian-origin S-400 Triumf air defence system, known in Indian service as “Sudarshan,” marking a significant enhancement of the country’s long-range air defence architecture. The delivery, made under the $5.43 billion India–Russia agreement signed in 2018, comes at a time when New Delhi is accelerating efforts to strengthen…
National Aspirations and Technological Power During his address on 16 May 2026 to the Indian diaspora in Netherlands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi defined four major aspirations for India. These include, developing as a global manufacturing hub, emerging as a leader in green energy, hosting the Olympic Games, and serving as one of the principal engines…
New Delhi In a swift demonstration of its operational agility and humanitarian commitment, the Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted a substantial consignment of critical medical supplies to Uganda on June 2, 2026. A C-17 Globemaster-III heavy-lift aircraft departed from New Delhi carrying over 43 tonnes of life-saving material to bolster efforts against the ongoing Ebola…
Devlali, Maharashtra Lt Gen Devendra Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), visited the School of Artillery on June 2. The high-level visit underscored the Indian Army’s continued emphasis on professional military education, technological integration, and combat readiness within the Regiment of Artillery. LT Gen NS Sarna, Commandant of the School…
The death of Shaurya Chakra awardee and Indian Navy MARCOS commando Amit Singh Rana in a road accident in Himachal Pradesh has triggered an outpouring of grief across the defence community, while also sparking debate on social media regarding military representation during his final rites. According to information circulating among veterans and defence personnel, Rana…
New Delhi: India’s National Security Adviser, , has offered one of the most detailed public accounts yet of Operation Sindoor, describing it as a landmark demonstration of India’s precision-strike capability, intelligence-driven warfare, and indigenous defence technology.Speaking as the chief guest at the 62nd Convocation of IIT Madras, Doval asserted that the operation showcased the growing…
