Over 2,000 youth from three districts of south Kashmir turned up on the first day of Indian army recruitment drive in Srinagar on Saturday. The youth who applied for around 110 vacancies included boys from terrorism prone areas.

Jammu and Kashmir: Over 2,000 youth participate on day-1 of Indian army recruitment drive

The number of ceasefire violations by Pakistan has gone up significantly this year compared to 2018. "2317 ceasefire violations by Pakistan in 2019 till October 10 while 147 terrorists have been killed in different operations by the security forces on the Line of Control (LoC) and hinterland," Indian Army sources said.

Surge in ceasefire violations by Pakistan in 2019: Indian Army sources

The recruitment drive for a Territorial Army (TA) Battalion in this Jammu and Kashmir town has drawn overwhelming response with youth from forward areas also coming to join the force.

Youth from J&K border areas take part in Territorial Army recruitment drive

Indian soldier Chandu Chavan, who had inadvertently crossed into Pakistan after the 2016 surgical strikes, has reportedly alleged harassment by his superiors and decided to quit the Army.

Soldier, who crossed over into Pakistan, alleges harassment; Army calls him 'perpetual offender'

For the first time after the abrogation of Article 370, the Indian army organised a recruitment rally in Srinagar which witnessed large participation of youth, mostly from the far-flung villages and districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Youth from Jammu and Kashmir line up to join Indian Army in Srinagar

No blast involving old or new ammunition had taken place in Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days, Army sources clarified on Wednesday. "No blasts took place in the Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days.

No blasts involving ammunition took place in Pokharan firing ranges: Army sources

A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel sustained minor injuries in ceasefire violation by Pakistan at Manyari post of Hiranagar in Kathua district, last night. Constable Abhishek Roy, who received splinter injuries, is undergoing treatment at JMC hospital.

Border Security Force jawan sustains injuries in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua

Pakistan on Wednesday morning violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Shahpur and Kirni sector in Pooch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army is retaliating befittingly to the unprovoked ceasefire violation.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, Indian Army retaliating

An Indian Army Cheetah chopper crashed near Yongphulla in Bhutan on Friday killing both its pilots including a Bhutanese Army Captain. The two pilots have been identified as Lieutenant Colonel Rajneesh Parmar of Indian Army and Captain Kalzang Wangdi of Royal Bhutan Army.

Indian Army chopper crashes in Bhutan, both pilots killed

More than 6000 youth took part in the recruitment drive organised by the Army in the bordering Sowjian belt for the post of porter here on Tuesday.The recruitment drive was organised by 40 Rashtriya Rifles unit of the Indian Army.

Over 6,000 youth take part in Army recruitment drive in Jammu and Kashmir

After the Centre abrogated Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army is now planning to open up several high altitude military locations such as the Siachen Glacier for Indian citizens.

Army planning to open Siachen Glacier for citizens

Army planning to open Siachen Glacier for Indian citizens

The latest in the slew of measures being undertaken to restructure and reform the Indian Army is the Young Leaders Training Wing(YTW), inaugurated by the Army Chief General Bipin Rawat at the Officers Training Academy(OTA) in Chennai.

Indian Army introduces course to help jawans clear SSB, serve as officers

The Indian Army destroyed nine live mortar shells of 120mm found at different locations in the district on Wednesday. The shells were found at Sandote, Basoni and Balakote villages in Mendhar sub-division of the district.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army destroys 9 live mortar shells in Poonch district

Given the speed and alacrity with which Pakistan has moved after August 5, 2019, the day the constitutional and administrative decisions on Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) were taken by the Indian government, proves the dismay caused in Pakistan.

J&K: Pakistan's next steps

Indian Army conduct wargames named 'Himvijay' along Arunachal Pradesh near China border. Watch this video to know more.

Indian Army conduct wargames named 'Himvijay' along Arunachal Pradesh

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday appointed Lieutenant General (Retired) Abhijit Guha as the head of the UN mission in Hodeidah, Yemen.

UN chief appoints Indian Army veteran Abhijit Guha as head of Hodeidah mission

In a major boost to the indigenous missile development programme, India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (MP-ATGM) from a firing range in Andhra Pradesh`s Kurnool.

DRDO successfully test-fires indigenous anti-tank missile for Indian Army

Indian Army officer Gaurav Solanki, who had gone missing since Saturday in Congo, was on Thursday found dead inside the Lake Kivu. Lieutenant Colonel Solanki was posted with the Indian contingent in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Missing Indian Army officer posted with UN Peacekeeping Mission in Congo found dead

Indian Army, PLA 'face-off' at Pangong Tso Lake: Why China eyes Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim & Arunachal Pradesh

More than 5,000 troops of the Indian Army's only Mountain Strike Corps will carry out a massive war game along with the Air Force in Arunachal Pradesh in October where Forces will be deployed to practice real war-like situation on the eastern front of the country.

Indian Army's Mountain Strike Corps, Air Force to carry out war games near China border

The centre of Beijing was under lockdown early Sunday for a nighttime parade rehearsal by the Chinese military which is preparing for October 1 ceremonies to mark Communist China's 70th anniversary.

Central Beijing locked down for overnight army parade rehearsal

They hailed from different family backgrounds, belonged to different academic streams, some even pursued a comfortable career path, but what led them to change their path and later united them was the will and patriotic fervour to serve their Motherland - India.

Women cadets shine at Indian Army's Officer’s Training Academy's passing out parade

A day ahead of the Passing out Parade(POP) at the prestigious Army Officer’s Training Academy in Chennai, the cadets, their trainers and teams from the Indian Army showcased their spectacular skills and daredevilry - ranging from Equestrian, Para-motor, Gymnastics followed by the Gatka, a Sikh Martial art.

Combined display of Indian army from the Officers Training Academy in Chennai

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