Indian women officers are finally set to serve at the Line of Control. This step comes in an attempt to make Indian army more inclusive and increase the employment opportunities of women the Indian army. These army officers are a part of the Territorial army and will serve the railway engineer regiment. What is the Indian Territorial army? What does this move mean for India? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India's Territorial Army gives women officers a nod at LoC

The official death toll in the violence in India’s northeastern Manipur state has reached 54 even as Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation with Chief Minister N Biren Singh and top officials.

Manipur violence toll reaches 54, Indian Army in ‘firm control’ of affected regions

Amid violent clashes between tribal groups in various parts of Manipur, the Indian Army cautioned people about fake videos being circulated on the security situation in the state.

Manipur violence: Indian Army sounds alert about circulation of fake videos online

Five Indian Army soldiers have been killed in an ongoing encounter in the Kandi Forest of the Rajouri sector in the Jammu region. Four more soldiers, including an officer, were injured in the encounter and have been shifted to the hospital for treatment.

Five Indian army soldiers killed during anti-terror operations in J&K's Rajouri

An Indian Army chopper crashed in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The incident purportedly took place near Machhna village in the district's Marwah tehsil.

Indian Army chopper with 3 onboard crashes in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district

In a historic first, the Indian Army commissioned five women officers to its Regiment of Artillery. The Regiment of Artillery is the second largest arm that constitutes a formidable operational arm of the Indian Army.

In historic first, women officers commissioned into Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery

Five Indian soldiers lost their lives while one was critically injured in the Poonch district of the Northern Indian Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir after terrorists open fired and hurled grenades at a truck.

India: Five Indian Army soldiers killed, one critically injured after terrorist attack in J&K's Poonch

Police said on Thursday that another Army soldier died reportedly of a gunshot wound in Bathinda, a city India's western state of Punjab, an incident not linked to firing that killed four jawans at a military station on Wednesday.

India: Army soldier dies of gunshot wound at Bathinda military station, attempted 'suicide' suspected

The Indian Army is now promoting the famous areas close to LoC such as Kaman Post in Uri sector of Baramulla district as a tourist spot. Kaman Aman Setu is a bridge that connects India to Pakistan and was opened for the historic cross-LoC Karawan-e-Aman bus service.

Indian Army promotes Kaman post as tourist attraction

The body of the Indian Army soldier who was driving a truck when it fell into Teesta River last week has been recovered. A joint operation by a team of the Army, National Disaster Response Force and Disaster Management Group of West Bengal Police divers managed to recover the missing body.

Indian Army soldier's body recovered after truck he was driving fell into Teesta River

After the guns went silent on the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan in Kashmir due to the ceasefire agreement between the two countries, the Indian Army has opened the famous Kaman Aman Setu Bridge for the tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir.

Indian Army opens Kaman Post at LoC for tourists visiting Kashmir

Two soldiers of the Indian Army were killed on Wednesday (March 29) during a routine river crossing exercise in West Bengal's Barrackpore. The soldiers, from the Assam regiment, were identified as Naik Lengkholal and Sepoy Aldrin Hmingthanzwala.

West Bengal: Two army soldiers killed after rope snaps during training exercise in Barrackpore

India and Russia are yet to make final headway to clear outstanding rouble payments for New Delhi's defence purchases from Moscow amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and the US-led economic sanctions against Russia.

India makes record local defence purchases due to Russia's rouble roadblock: Report

A Cheetah helicopter of the Indian Army crashed near the Mandala hills area in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday (March 16), killing the pilot and co-pilot on board.

India: Army helicopter crashes near Mandala hills in Arunachal, both pilots killed

They are determined to take on every challenge that comes their way. This #InternationalWomensDay, get inspired by the young lady cadets from the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, India.

Women's day special: Meet Indian Army's women officers

While the whole nation celebrates the Holi festival across India, the soldiers of the Border Security Force, Indian Army, and CRPF posted in the Kashmir Valley are spreading the message of brotherhood and unity.

India: Security forces’ personnel posted in Kashmir celebrate Holi with fervour

With heaps of snow and freezing temperatures, areas like Gurez in North Kashmir's Bandipora district and Drass and Kargil districts are cut off from the rest of Jammu and Kashmir for over five months but this time the Indian Army has made sure to keep the areas lively by organising winter sports.

J&K: Indian Army organises winter sports for locals in Gurez, Drass sector | WION Climate Tracker

After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the snow cricket in Kashmir Valley in his Mann Ki Baat, Indian Army organised a Women's Snow Cricket Tournament in the bordering area of North Kashmir's Kupwara district.

Indian army organises Women's Snow Cricket Tournament in North Kashmir

On the fourth anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, floral tributes were paid to the forty CRPF Jawans who laid their lives in the attack. The wreath-laying ceremony held at 185bn of CRPF in Pulwama was attended by top officials of CRPF, Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police.

On Pulwama attack anniversary, CRPF displays latest arms and surveillance gadgets

The Indian Army has set up a hospital in Turkey to help victims of the devastating earthquake that hit the country. The army hospital is providing relief packages and medical assistance to the victims.

Indian Army sets up hospital in Turkey to help earthquake victims

Tata-Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL), an Indo-American defence and aerospace joint venture firm, has delivered the first fuselage (the central part of an aircraft or helicopter, to which the wings and tail are connected), for the six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian Army.

Fuselage of Apache attack helicopter for Indian Army rolls out from Tata-Boeing facility

Every year India celebrates Army Day on January 15 to commemorate Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa who became the first commander-in-chief of the Indian Army in 1949 replacing his British predecessor.

India celebrates its 75th Army Day: Here's everything you need to know

History-defining wars Spine-chilling operations Trail-blazing soldiers Rapid modernisation As India gears up for the 75th Army Day, watch #WIONWideangle

WION Wideangle | 'Service Before Self: 75 Years of the Indian Army'

During the annual presser ahead of the Army Day on January 15, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande stressed there is adequate deployment of troops at the LAC but termed the situation "unpredictable".

Indian Army Chief Manoj Pande briefs on India-China border

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