Mhow: At a time when modern warfare is rapidly evolving beyond traditional domains, participants of the Joint Operations Course for Advanced Professionals (JOCAP) engaged in an in-depth discussion on cyber operations and defence space capabilities during a recent session at the Army War College (AWC), Mhow. The session, described by attendees as both ‘enriching’ and…
Ukhrul, Manipur: In a gesture underscoring the enduring bond between the armed forces and veterans, the Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South), operating under the Spear Corps of the Indian Army, engaged with ex-servicemen in the northeastern state of Manipur on March 14, 2026. The interaction, held in Ukhrul, brought together 32 veterans from the…
Bishnupur, Manipur: In a continued effort to strengthen community outreach and improve living standards in remote regions, the Indian Army has established a large-capacity water purification facility in Manipur under its flagship civic action initiative, Operation Sadbhavana. The project, executed by the Red Shield Division of Spear Corps, has brought a 12,000-litre Reverse Osmosis (RO)…
Bareilly, India: The Army Training Command (ARTRAC) of the Indian Army continues to sharpen leadership capabilities across its ranks, as the Junior Leaders Academy in Bareilly concluded its latest Potential Subedar Major Course on March 17, 2026. The four-week intensive professional program brought together Subedar Majors, equivalent ranks, and prospective Subedar Majors from multiple services,…
Mhow, India: The Army Training Command (ARTRAC) of the Indian Army marked a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to strengthen cyber warfare capabilities, as the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) in Mhow concluded its latest Basic Cyber Security Course on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The program brought together officers from diverse arms and…
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…
