Sixteen 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 celebrates 73rd Republic Day: A display of India's Military might & cultural diversity

Indian Army soldiers are braving cold wave conditions at the Yellow sea, North Kashmir with 5 to 10 feet of snow and temperatures plunging from -5 to -20 degree Celsius in the area.

Ground Report: Indian army braves harsh winter conditions in Kashmir

Ground Report from LoC: Indian army braves harsh winter conditions in Kashmir

With 5–10 feet of snow and temperatures ranging from minus 5 to minus 20 degrees, Indian army soldiers have been braving the cold along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir.

Indian Army braves tough winter weather along the Line of Control

Even in -20C, Indian Army soldiers guard the border 24X7

Indian army soldiers have been braving cold wave conditions along the Line of Control(LoC) in north Kashmir with 5-10 feet of snow and temperatures plunging from minus 5 to minus 20 degrees in the area.

Indian Army braves harsh winter conditions along LoC

India celebrated Army Day, acknowledging the importance of the Indian army and honoring the sacrifices of soldiers.

Indian Army Chief MM Naravane on Army Day: Will not let anyone change the status quo at the borders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (January 15) hailed the Indian Army on the occasion of Army Day. Praising the courageous soldiers, he extended wishes to the veterans and their families for their contributions.

PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind laud Indian Army's contributions towards national safety

The Indian Army honours its brave soldiers on January 15 and also gives gallantry awards and Sena medals. It was on this day that Field Marshal KM Cariappa took over command of the Army in 1949. Field Marshal KM Cariappa took over command from General Sir Francis Butcher who was the last British commander-in-chief of India. The Indian Army is one of the largest in the world with seven commands. The Indian Army has fought in every conflict since 1947. Indian Army soldiers had also fought in World War-I and World War-II.

What you need to know about Army Day

China has been using different tactics at the border areas over the years. From aerial incursions into Taiwan’s defence zone to unfurling flag at Galwan valley, China’s aggressive approach continues in border and territorial issues. All of this comes at a time when Xi Jinping led government rolled out a new ‘border law’. China’s National People’s Congress passed the law last year which said that PLA shall take measures to strengthen the border defence, support economic and social development in border areas. Among other things, the law allows PLA to work closely with civilians living near the border. The law can affect the neighbouring countries of China. It is suspected that China may have stalled negotiations with India over the LAC standoff for the border law to be implemented. China shares nearly 22,000 km border land with 14 other countries. China is yet to finalise border agreements with India and Bhutan.

Explained: China’s border law & how India, other neighboring countries are affected

The Indian Army will unveil a new digital pattern battle uniform on Army Day, January 15, which will be lighter and more environmentally friendly. The new camouflage uniform will feature a "digital" pattern and will be unveiled at the Army Day parade on January 15, according to government officials.

Indian Army to unveil a new combat uniform on Army Day

Be it a cyclone or floods, Indian Army has always gone an extra mile to help citizens in dire need. In yet another commendable gesture, the army helped a pregnant woman reach hospital amid heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

Watch: Indian Army comes to pregnant woman’s rescue, helps in reaching hospital amid heavy snowfall in J&K  

On the first day of 2022, the Indian military swapped sweets with Pakistani and Chinese forces at the Line of Control (LOC) in Kashmir and the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Indian Army exchanges sweets with China and Pakistan forces on New Year's Day

The women of rural areas of Kashmir are no more dependent on their male folks, as the Indian army helps set up many women's self-help groups in various districts of the Kashmir region.

Kashmiri women set up self-help groups to earn their livelihood and become independent

Mortal remains of India’s top military officer General Bipin Rawat and his wife, who died in the helicopter crash, were consigned to flames with full military honours in Delhi on Friday.

Mortal remains of Gen Rawat, his wife consigned to flames after 17-gun salute

Speaking to media on the ongoing Police probe into the fatal and unfortunate Mi17 V5 VVIP chopper crash in the Nilgiri district, a top State Police official has revealed that Tamil Nadu Police had placed the entire Nilgiris district and the route from Sulur Air Force base to Nilgiris under a security blanket, ahead of the Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat's visit.

Entire Nilgiris district, route was under security blanket for CDS visit, says TN DGP

Gen Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was 'deeply anguished' by the helicopter crash that killed 13 people including Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat on Wednesday (December 8).

'Deeply anguished': PM Modi leads condolences after India's CDS Gen Bipin Rawat dies in chopper crash

Bipin Laxman Singh Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, was appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on December 30, 2019. The former Indian Army Chief assumed office from January 1, 2020.

Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation

Tensions are high in India's north-eastern state of Nagaland. The tragic death of at least 14 civilians has led to outrage. Reportedly, a unit of the Indian Army shot down civilians by mistake. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why tensions are high in India's Nagaland

Indian forces conducted multi-agency exercise named “Sagar Shakti”. The exercise was conducted in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan involving the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Border Security Force(BSF) including Gujarat's security forces and fisheries department.

Indian forces conduct multi-agency exercise in Rajasthan, Gujarat

Indian Army chief General MM Naravane recently concluded his first visit to Israel last week. According to the army, the trip aimed at “further strengthening strategic defence cooperation between both countries.

Border security, counterterrorism discussed during Indian Army chief’s visit, says Israel Def Corps’ Yamin

“Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja, Khushi ke geet gaye jaa, Ye zindagi hai qaum ki, Tu qaum pe lootaye ja” (March, march on forward… Singing songs of happiness as you go… this life belongs to our Motherland, lay it down for the Motherland), 11 year old Lavanya Nainwal sings along with hundreds of other Indian Army officers, soldiers, retired personnel and their families.

Exclusive: Wife of Indian Army martyr joins army; daughter calls her 'best mother in the world'

The Indian Air Force and Indian Army on Wednesday commemorated the 75th ‘Infantry Day’ when the Indian armed forces arrived in Srinagar to repel attacks from Pakistan, after Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) decided to join the Indian union.

‘Someday, Pakistan occupied Kashmir will join India’, says Air Force official on 75th 'Infantry Day’

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