Central Government on Tuesday approved the creation of a chief of defence staff (CDS), who will be the single-point military adviser to the government as suggested by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999.

Government approves Chief of Defence Staff post, single-point military adviser to government

Union Cabinet Committee on Security on December 24 approved the creation of the post of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). This is a four star position being created as part of a defence management overhaul. CDS will be the single-point military adviser to the government as suggested by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999. CDS will head the department of military affairs with salary equivalent to Service Chiefs. #India #CDS #ChiefofDefenceStaff

Union Cabinet approves creation of India's first CDS position

Stressing on the need for indigenisation, Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Monday said that "we will win the future wars with Indian systems. "I am quite confident that we will be successful in developing an indigenous Indian Industry that will ensure which I have often repeatedly said that we will win the future wars with Indian systems," he said here.

We will win future wars with Indian systems: General Bipin Rawat

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday said that the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) can deteriorate and that the Indian Army is "always ready for escalatory matrix".

Situation along LoC can deteriorate, Indian Army always ready for escalatory matrix: Army Chief Bipin Rawat

MD. Ilyas saved many lived in J&K. To know more watch the video

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his wishes to the Indian forces on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day and hailed their invincible courage. PM Modi took to twitter and shared a video of the Indian forces' personnel featuring officers saving other people, marching with the troop, getting honoured with awards etc.

PM Modi extends his wishes to Indian forces on Armed Forces Flag Day

On the third of December, when a massive avalanche hit an Indian army post in the Tangdhar sector near Line of Control in Kupwara district, Mohammad Ilyas rushed to provide his service.

Jammu and Kashmir: Despite retiring, Army soldier continues to save lives

Having a large number of Sikh officers and troops in its ranks, the Indian Army has issued procedures and guidelines for its personnel desirous of visiting the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur in Pakistan.

Indian Army issues guidelines for its personnel visiting Kartarpur Corridor

India on Tuesday successfully carried out a night test-firing of the over 300 km strike-range Prithvi ballistic missile off the coast of Balasore. The test was conducted by the Strategic Forces Command.

India successfully carries out night test-firing of Prithvi ballistic missile

The Indian Army gave a befitting reply to the Pakistani ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday, retaliating with 82 mm mortar rounds. Army sources said the Indian Army gave "a strong reply to ceasefire violations by Pakistan Army in Qasba and Shahpur areas" along the Line of Control in the Poonch sector.

Ceasefire violation: Army retaliates with 82 mm mortar rounds on Pakistani firing positions

A terrorist was killed in a joint operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday, Northern Command of the Indian Army said. The joint operation is still underway, Northern Command said in a tweet.

Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist killed by security forces in Shopian

Four soldiers and two civilian porters killed on Monday when an avalanche hit Indian Army positions at Siachen Glacier's northern sector. According to preliminary information, the avalanche struck the camp located in the northern Siachen Glacier, at a height of 18,000 feet at around 3.

Four soldiers and two porters killed as avalanche hits Indian Army positions in Siachen Glacier

An avalanche has hit Indian Army positions in the Siachen Glacier where some Army jawans are stuck under the snow. According to preliminary information, the avalanche struck the camp located in the northern Siachen Glacier, at a height of 18,000 feet at around 3.

Indian soldiers trapped in snow as avalanche hits Army positions in Siachen Glacier

The Strike Corps of the Indian Army began exercise 'Sindhu Sudarshan' in Barmer on Saturday. As many as 40,000 jawans are taking part in the exercise. A statement from the Indian Army said, "The Strike Corps of Southern Army is conducting exercise 'Sindhu Sudarshan' in the open deserts of Rajasthan to hone their combat skills for executing a swift, intense and deep strike in deserts and semi-developed terrain.

Indian Army showcases its striking capabilities with wargame 'Sindhu Sudarshan'

Strike corps assess cross border striking capabilities. Testing operational plans after 2-month training. The code-name of this military exercise is 'Sindhu Sudarshan' which signifies the target of reaching the Sindhu river. Watch the complete video to find out more in details.

Indian Army kicked off 'Sindhu Sudarshan' a military exercise in Thar

Former Pakistan president retired Gen Pervez Musharraf has admitted that Kashmiris were trained in Pakistan to fight against Indian Army in Kashmir and touted as 'heroes'.

Kashmiris were trained in Pakistan to fight against the Indian Army: General Pervez Musharraf

Border Security Force (BSF) troops deployed in the Ferozepur Hussainwala sector noticed movements of drones in the vicinity on Monday late night. According to BSF sources, its troops patrolling the area also fired at the drones coming from the Pakistani side.

Punjab: BSF troops spot multiple drones coming from Pakistan side

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that Indian Armed forces have the capability to give a befitting reply to those who try to cast their evil eye on the country.

Armed forces capable to retaliate to those trying to cast evil eye on India: Rajnath Singh

Indian army used artillery guns to target terrorist camps and terror launch pads operating in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Sunday, sources said. Indian Army Chief Bipin Rawat confirms strike

Indian army hits back at Pak terror, Army chief confirms strike

Senior Congress leader KTS Tulsi on Sunday praised the Indian Army for targeting the terror camps situated in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) region. Speaking to ANI, Tulsi said, "It is a good step because now the routes which are taken by them (terrorists) for infiltrating into India are well known and from the border, their establishments can be seen.

Congress leader lauds Indian Army's action on terror camps in PoK

Indian army attacks terror camps in PoK. Seven terror launch pads destroyed

Indian army attacks terror camps in PoK

The Indian Army on Sunday used artillery guns to target terrorist camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) which have been actively trying to push terrorists into Indian Territory.

Indian Army launches artillery attack on terror camps in PoK

While complimenting his men for having foiled more than 30 Border Action Team (BAT) actions in the recent past, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday appreciated the National investigation Agency for making a large number of convictions in terror-related cases.

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat lauds National Investigation Agency for convictions in terror-related cases

Pakistan violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, news agency ANI reported. The Indian army is retaliating befittingly.

J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch district; Indian Army retaliates

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