Army

BTS leader RM made history as the first K-pop idol to address the APEC CEO Summit, marking a cultural milestone for South Korea and highlighting music’s power to unite global communities.

Mohanlal receives Army Chief’s commendation for his service and cinema after Dadasaheb Phalke honour

Veteran actor Mohanlal, also an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, met the Army Chief in Delhi to receive a commendation celebrating his Dadasaheb Phalke win and long-standing service connection.

BTS' J-Hope reveals emotional reason behind new tattoo dedicated to ARMY: "The life I’ve walked for over thirty years..."

In a Weverse live, J-Hope revealed his new "I'm Your Hope" leg tattoo, explaining the heartfelt, personal meaning behind the ink, leaving ARMYs emotional.

BTS Jungkook’s ‘Choco Chip’ mole is safe and sound, ARMYs breathe a sigh of relief

BTS’s Jungkook, the “Golden Maknae,” sparked buzz after debuting a new piercing during a Weverse live, shifting fan focus onto his beloved “Choco Chip” under-lip mole, raising playful concern across ARMY.

Uttarkashi flash floods: 10 soldiers missing after second cloudburst in Harsil, say officials

Eight to ten Indian Army soldiers have been reported missing from a camp in the lower Harsil area.

'You sleep peacefully...': SC dismisses police officers plea against transfer of probe to CBI in Colonel assault case

"When war is going on, you glorify these Army officers... You are sleeping peacefully in your house because Army is serving the border at -40 degrees...", a bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Satish Chandra Sharma said.

Security forces gun down terrorists in J&K's Poonch, days after 'Operation Mahadev'

A gunfight broke out on Wednesday after an infiltration bid was thwarted by the armed forces in the Digwar sector of Poonch during a joint operation

UP woman carries 81 litres Gangajal to Haridwar to pray for army-aspirant boyfriend

Lakshmi plans to offer the collected Gangajal on the Shivling in Partapur on the day of Shivratri, hoping for Lord Shiva's divine intervention to realise her boyfriend's aspirations of joining the Indian Army.

Pakistan’s Army gets the bucks, but can’t produce a bang

Without checks and balances from civilians, Pakistan’s defence budget increases are unrelated to the state of the economy, which is dismal. Within the military, it’s the officer class that’s the prime beneficiary of the largesse. Most importantly, a generous defence budget has not translated into demonstrable military capability

Govt official assaults Army Colonel over LoC fencing project, soldiers retaliate

The incident prompted strong reactions among social media users, especially within the military veteran community. Many expressed staunch support for the soldiers' actions, emphasising the profound bond between a commanding officer and their troops.

Over 42 unexploded shells from recent cross-border artillery firing destroyed in J&K's Poonch

The operation was carried out with utmost precision, adhering to all standard safety protocols to prevent any risk to civilian life or property

MCPro Quick Take: How Operation Sindoor can impact the Indian market

Indian markets have not reacted to the attack at nine terror sites in Pakistan highlighting its resilience. Future developments in the Indian market will largely depend on the situation at the border

Data Story: Where India stands in global military spending

According to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military spending surged in 2024, with India maintaining a steady rise while keeping its defence budget within fiscal limits. Despite spending only a fraction of China’s defence outlay, India remains among the top global military spenders.

Who's India’s foremost national security threat?

Unlike the US, designing a national security threats pecking order is not an easy job in India. In the absence of an official policy statement, the entire debate is under-developed. Consequently, we do not have an outright answer to our national security problems as well as priorities

Colonel Pushpinder Bath assault case: Punjab police is supporting its officers, say netizens

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday handed over the investigation of the Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath case to Chandigarh police.

Jammu’s simmering terror activity

In Kathua, civilians, who are neither informers nor Village Defence Guards, but wandering in the dense jungles for livelihoods or travel pose a threat to terrorists when they stumble upon them or their hideouts. It has a led to a series of killings. Security forces can’t let their guard down

Fighter jet fury makes Emmanuel Macron's planes look good

When a $100 million fighter jet looks like a geopolitical clunker, it’s time for change

Futureproof the Force: Uncrewed, uncompromised, and strategically unstoppable

UAVs are reshaping modern warfare by offering autonomy, resilience, and advanced capabilities. With a focus on indigenisation, strategic autonomy, and technological superiority, nations, especially India, are positioning themselves as leaders in drone innovation for defence and broader sectors.

Army chief backs women officers after senior officer questions their ability to lead

Women officers are performing remarkably well and the army may add more such officers, Gen Dwivedi has said

From Syria to Myanmar: Why national armies struggle against rebel forces in civil wars

National armies often struggle against rebel forces due to inadequate strategies, asymmetrical warfare, and lack of counter-insurgency training. Factors like dispersed rebels, high-tech weapons, and political divisions hinder national armies, while democratic societies offer hope through inclusive approaches to resolve civil wars

5 soldiers killed, 8 injured as Army vehicle falls into 300-feet gorge in J&K's Poonch

The accident occurred when an Army vehicle carrying them skidded off the road and rolled into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Tuesday.

India’s arms production and inferences from SIPRI report

India's domestic military industrial complex is thriving, with domestic production meeting two-thirds of weapons requirements. However, India remains a peripheral player in the global arms production market, with only 1.1% representation in SIPRI's top 100 companies, necessitating policy reforms

Vijay Diwas: Remembering war victories without diminishing the role of heroes of other battles 

India commemorates military victories like Vijay Diwas and Kargil Vijay Diwas. However, wars such as 1962 and Op Pawan, where many soldiers perished, remain largely forgotten. A more inclusive remembrance of all fallen soldiers is long overdue 

Indian Army to get Pinaka weapon system to counter China threat: Report

India successfully completed the flight-tests of Pinaka as part of a set of validation trials on November 14.

Kapil Sharma reveals if he wasn't a comedian, he would have joined armed forces, says, "maine BSF ki bharti ke liye try bhi kiya tha"

Kapil Sharma, the popular comedian and host of The Great Indian Kapil Show, recently shared an interesting revelation about his life during a special event at the Attari-Wagah Border. As the show gears up for its second season on Netflix, Kapil and his cast had a heartwarming meet-and-greet with the Border Security Forces (BSF) jawans and their families.