The Indian army has announced a new policy for officials. New tests have been introduced to check the fitness standards of army personnel. Those who fail to meet the standards will have to face punitive actions.

Are Indian officers too fat for the army?

Global firepower has released the latest rankings for the world's most powerful militaries. Which country ranks first? Which country has the world's weakest military? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Which is the world's most powerful military?

In India's Jammu and Kashmir, an army soldier has been killed and two others previously injured in mine explosion near the Line of Control.

Indian Army soldier killed in mine explosion near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir

Continued threats, constant stress and periodic conflicts over seven decades across the land frontiers with Pakistan and China, that has majorly shaped India's military force structure.

Army Day India: India Army Chief Manoj Pande pays homage to soldiers killed in action

Army Day India: For the second year, Army Day parade relocated outside of Delhi

India has continuously flagged persistent terrorist activities sponsored by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir on national and international stages. In a bid to crack down on these, the Indian Army is initiating 'Operation Sarvashakti', media reports said, citing sources.

Indian Army launches 'Operation Sarvashakti' to thwart Pak's attempts to revive terrorism in Kashmir

India's DRDO has launched an assault rifle called 'Ugram', which means ferocius, it has been manufactured in collaboration with the private firm.

DRDO launches indegenous assault riffle 'Ugram' for Indian Army | WION Newspoint

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while speaking to soldiers in the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir after the row over the death of three civilians, said that he had full faith that the Army would wipe out terrorism from the region.

Indian Army will wipe out terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir, says defence minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday visited Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, following two army vehicles that were ambushed by terrorists a few days earlier. Rajnath Singh reaffirmed his complete faith in the army, saying that it will soon eradicate terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir while addressing Army troops.

Poonch Terror Attack: Justice will be done, says Rajnath Singh on Poonch civilian deaths

Poonch Terror Attack: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in J&K

The Indian Army has been carrying out a combing operation in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri sector, Jammu and Kashmir, for the past one week after witnessing a spike in terror activities.

Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir using Chinese-made weapons to attack Indian Army: Sources

The visit comes days after terrorists ambushed an army convoy. Army Chief General Manoj Pande's message to the Indian Army, 'remain resolute & steadfast against all challenges."

Poonch Terror Attack: Army chief Manoj Pande reviews security in J&K; Brigadier to be probed

The Army claimed four soldiers were killed and three were injured during a battle with militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday. At 3:45 PM on Thursday, terrorists ambushed two army trucks heading through Dera Ki Gali in Rajouri's Poonch area.

Poonch terror attack: Indian army to strengthen troops presence in Jammu & Kashmir

On Thursday, terror struck Kashmir once again. 4 soldiers were killed in action during a gunfight with terrorists in Poonch. Who were these terrorists? Are they linked to Pakistan? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas | Terror strikes Kashmir: Four soldiers killed in action

J&K: Army truck and gypsy ambushed in Poonch area

The Army claimed five soldiers were killed and two were injured during a battle with militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday. At 3:45 PM on Thursday, terrorists ambushed two army trucks heading through Dera Ki Gali in Rajouri's Poonch area.

India: Army vehicle ambushed in Jammu and Kashmir | 5 army personnel killed in action

Leaders of the opposition have denounced the terror attack in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of five soldiers, and have criticised the central government's handling of security-related matters.

Poonch Terror Attack: Opposition claims that it is ‘Repeat of Pulwama’ attack 2019

As many as three Indian Army soldiers had lost their lives in an ambush terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir. The operation was currently underway. In other news, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called the European Union's (EU) decision to offer $54 billion in aid to Ukraine a 'bad decision'.

Top 10 world news: Terror attack on Indian Army, Orban calls aid to Ukraine 'bad decision', and more

The Army claimed three soldiers were killed and three were injured during a battle with militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday. At 3:45 PM on Thursday, terrorists ambushed two army trucks heading through Dera Ki Gali in Rajouri's Poonch area.

J&K: Terrorists ambush police vehicle in Rajouri, three Indian Army personnel killed in action

India’s former Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane in his memoir 'Four Stars of Destiny' has shed light on India’s border tensions with China throughout his tenure and how it took India and the Indian Army to make China realise that “enough is enough.

‘Xi will not forget': Former Indian Army chief recounts 2020 Galwan clash in his memoir

The Army Chiefs of India and the US have underscored the importance of partnerships between the two forces to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, both the general stressed that ties between the two armies are growing strong.

Indian army General Manoj Pande lauds country's growth

Indian Army on Wednesday (Dec 13) rescued more than 800 tourists who were stranded in high altitude regions in the eastern part of Sikkim state, media reports said citing officials.

WATCH | Indian Army rescues over 800 stranded tourists from Sikkim, vacates barracks to accommodate them

The Indian Army rescued more than 800 tourists who were stranded in high altitude areas in eastern Sikkim and the tourists including elderly women and children were stranded in various areas.

Indian Army rescue 800 tourists in Sikkim amid heavy snowfall, stranded tourists move to safer areas

Article 370 verdict: With the stormy Indian Parliament winter session ongoing, the country's Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on the validity of the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution. The Indian government on 5 August 2019 abrogated Article 370 of the Consitution and completed the reorganisation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, namely Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Article 370 verdict: 'Indian Army deployed at places in valley to maintain law & order,' says SC

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