The Indian government revealed the Agnipath scheme today, a radical recruitment plan for the armed forces aimed at reducing wage and pension costs while also freeing up funding for critical weapon procurement.

Agnipath Recruitment Scheme: India to overhaul soldier recruitment with new 'Agnipath' programme

A first of its kind model, the Indian Army has come up with a new recruitment model; it is called the Tour of Duty in which civilians can be recruited into three services of the armed forces for four years.

Indian Army’s Tour of Duty: An analysis

S-400 missile: China, Pak threat and Pentagon's take on India's defence

The Indian Army on Friday foiled an infiltration and narcotics smuggling bid in North Kashmir’s Tangdhar sector, where a terrorist was killed while another was injured.

Indian Army guns down a terrorist, foils infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Police has started the arrangements for the security of Amarnath Yatra. A team of High-ranking officials including SSP Ganderbal inspects Yatra route from Baltal to Shri Amarnath Holy Cave.

Police inspect Amarnath Yatra route as security arrangements continue

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday gave a nod to the revised ‘scales of accommodation 2022’ (SoA) for defence services to ensure better standards of living for the personnel of the armed forces.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gives nod to revised scales of accommodation for armed forces

Expressing confidence about the strategic vision of the Government of India, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi said that there has been a clarity and determination in the manner in which India has been dealing with the country's internal and external threats.

Using violence as a political resource is an act of terrorism, says Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi

The Indian army recently said that there has been a rise in the recovery of military equipment from Afghanistan in the Kashmir region. General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey, today said that the equipment weapon system which is used across the world had made its way into the Kashmir region.

Indian Army recovers military equipment sent from Afghanistan in Kashmir

General Manoj Pande took charge as the 29th Chief of the Army Staff on Saturday after incumbent Gen MM Naravane retired from service. Gen Pande, who was serving as vice chief at the time, became the force's first officer from the Corps of Engineers.

General Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief, first engineer to helm force

With the change of guard in Pakistan, sources in Intelligence say that five to six terrorist launch pads have become active in PoK near the Line of Control. As the snow melts on these higher reaches, the terrorists are waiting for an opportunity to Infiltrate into Kashmir Valley.

Terrorist launch pads have become active in PoK near the Line of Control

The Indian Army on Saturday organised a cricket tournament in Srinagar's Army Headquarters. Around 16 teams participated in the tournament from all the districts of Kashmir Valley.

Indian Army organises cricket tournament in Srinagar to increase youth engagement in activities

India has appointed the next Chief of Army Staff. Lt. General Manoj Pande will take charge of the Indian Army from General MM Naravane.

India appoints a new Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Manoj Pande

A 19-year-old Indian Army aspirant has become the darling of the nation after a video of him running on the streets of Noida went viral on social media on Monday (March 21).

'What a guy': Kevin Pietersen lauds 19-year-old Indian Army aspirant after his midnight run video goes viral

A video shot by Indian filmmaker Vinod Kapri has gone viral online and has garnered millions of views. It is not because of glitzy tricks that nowadays are commonly used to make a video viral.

Watch: McDonald's employee, 19, runs 10 km each night in hopes of joining Indian Army

While the whole country is celebrating Holi, soldiers of Indian army, Para Military forces deputed in Kashmir Valley far from their homes celebrated it with each other.

Soldiers celebrate Holi in Kashmir, while being away from homes

Designed specifically for Sikh soldiers in the army, global defence & homeland security company MKU has come out with 'The Veer Helmet' which can be worn comfortably over their under-turban cloth, giving Sikh soldiers an added layer of safety. #army #sikh #soldier

'Veer Helmet': Special helmets for Sikh soldiers in Indian Army

'Veer Helmet': Special ballistic helmets for Sikh soldiers

Aimed at motivating young women to take up sailing as an adventure sport, an Indian Army team of nine women officers has set sail on a Chennai-Visakhapatnam-Chennai expedition.

In a first, all-women Indian Army team undertakes offshore sailing expedition off India's east coast

Two Indian Army teams with mountaineering experts have been mobilised in Palakkad in the southern Indian state of Kerala to attempt a complex rescue operation at a steep hillside crevice.

India: Army teams mobilised to rescue trekker stuck in crevice for 30 hours

Babu, the 24-year-old trekker was rescued by the Indian Army after being stuck at a steep hillside crevice, saying he felt reborn on Wednesday morning. In a video, an elated Babu is seen encircled by the daring team of the Indian Army that successfully completed the rescue operation.

Watch: Miracle hill rescue: Indian Trekker stuck in a hole for 43 hours saved by Army

The bodies of seven Indian Army personnel who went missing after an avalanche struck near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh have been recovered, the army said in a statement on Tuesday.

Seven Indian soldiers stuck in Arunachal avalanche found dead; PM, president offer condolences

The Parachute Regiment of the Indian Army donned the new combat uniform during the Republic Day 2022 parade on Wednesday. During the parade, the Parachute Regiment, which is an airborne and special forces regiment, was carrying the latest Tavor Assault rifles.

Indian Army's Parachute Regiment dons new combat uniform during Republic Day 2022 parade - Watch

President Ram Nath Kovind will unfurl the National flag as India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day. Amid the rising concerns over covid-19, number of parade attendees have also reduced significantly.

President Ram Nath Kovind to unfurl the National flag as India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day

Six marching contingents of the Indian Army march down the Rajpath as India celebrates its 73rd Republic day. 'Made in India' Military equipment and Military's might is on display.

India shows off 'Made in India' Military equipment during 73rd Republic day parade at Rajpath

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