In the run-up to the 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, 2019, the first of this two-part series focused on the initiation of the Kargil conflict.

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Institutional approach is needed in defence preparedness

Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday warned Pakistan of a "bloodier nose" if it chooses to go into another war with India while advising the neighbouring country of not repeating "misadventures".

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Army chief General Bipin Rawat warns Pakistan of 'bloodier nose' next time

AK Das, a Central Reserve Police Force head constable posted in Kashmir, committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle. In a similar outrage, an army personnel pumped five bullets into Major Shikhar Thappa.

Rise in cases of suicide and voluntary retirement in Armed Forces is a disturbing trend

A Tri-Service band performance scheduled to be held at India Gate on July 21 has been postponed by a day and now will be held on July 22, said Indian Army said on Saturday.

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Tri-Service band performance postponed due to Sheila Dikshit demise 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said his recent visit to Kargil had renewed his confidence and respect for the Indian Army. Speaking at a function organised by Veterans India here, Singh said, "During my visit to Kargil, I saw the tall peaks which our brave soldiers managed to win back after defeating Pakistani soldiers positioned on them during the Kargil war.

Kargil visit induced in me new-found respect for Indian Army: Rajnath Singh

Indian Army personnel rescued at least 160 people affected due to floods triggered by incessant rains in the Nalabari district during a night operation. Torrential downpour amounted to a breach of embankments of the Pagladiya River in Nalbari, flooding 133 villages and affecting 1, 50,000 people across the district.

Assam floods: Over 160 people rescued by Army in night operation

Congress MPs on Monday submitted an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over 'pension of disabled Army personnel'. An adjournment motion is an extraordinary procedure which, if admitted, leads to setting aside the normal business of the House for discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance.

Congress submits adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over 'pension of disabled Army personnel'

Pakistan troops on Friday violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, news agency ANI reported. According to the report, Pakistan initiated unprovoked firing with small arms and shelling with mortars in Mankote, Krishna Ghati Sector.

J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

As many as 5,366 candidates on Wednesday registered for Indian Army's recruitment rally which commenced today in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. The recruitment, which depends on the talent and physical strength, gives an opportunity to the youth to join the Army and serve the nation.

Jammu and Kashmir: Over 5,000 candidates register for Army recruitment drive in Baramulla

Indian Army busted an NSCN (IM) hideout at Kekru Naga Village in Manipur on Friday. An activity cadre of the group was also apprehended. "In a major blow to the insurgent groups, Indian Army troops busted an NSCN (IM) hideout at Kekru Naga Village in Manipur on July 5 resulting in the recovery of large quantities arms and ammunition," Indian Army's Eastern Command said in a tweet.

Indian Army busts NSCN (IM) hideout in Manipur, one active cadre apprehended

Seeking to acquire the capability to hit enemy positions close to populated areas without causing collateral damage, the Indian Army is in the process of acquiring Excalibur guided long-range artillery ammunition which can strike targets more than 50 km away.

Indian Army to buy American howitzer ammo for long-range accurate strikes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman enhanced the defence budget marginally but exempted defence imports from custom duties which will help the services save around Rs 25,000 crore annually.

Customs duty exemption to help defence forces save Rs 25,000 crore annually: Defence Ministry

Lauding border residents for providing support to troops and maintaining vigil in their areas, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said on Saturday that the forces were fully prepared for emerging security challenges.

Troops fully prepared for emerging security challenges: Army chief

Indo-Tibetan border police celebrated this yoga day. Army men celebrated yoga amid heavy snowfall. Watch this video to know more.

International Yoga Day 2019: Yoga At Sub-zero Temperatures

The armies of India and Myanmar carried out a three-week-long coordinated operation from May 16 in their respective border areas, targeting several militant groups operating in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam, defence sources said on Sunday.

India, Myanmar armies target militants of north-eastern states in coordinated operation

The armies of India and Myanmar carried out a three-week-long coordinated operation from May 16 in their respective border areas, targeting several terrorist groups operating in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam, defence sources said on Sunday.

Indian-Myanmar army target North-East based terrorists in collaborated operation

Siachen, tucked away in the mighty Himalayas, is known for its extreme weather conditions with the temperature dropping to as low as -70 degrees Celsius. The plight and mental strength of Indian Army soldiers posted there is undeniably unimaginable.

Watch: Indian Army soldiers struggle with frozen eggs, brick-hard fruit juice in Siachen 

MS Dhoni is a part of Para Special Forces Regiment. 'Balidan insignia' was an effort to pay homage to the Army. ICC asked Dhoni to not use insignia. BCCI replied and said that insignia is not commercial or religious. Watch this video to know more.

India Watch: MS Dhoni's 'Balidan' Rejected By ICC

Former PM Indira Gandhi had ordered Operation Blue Star. This was Indian Army's biggest operation within India. Operation Blue Star was started on 1st June 1984. Operation lasted for one week and ended on 8th June. In this Golden Temple was taken over by terrorists. Watch this video to know more.

India Watch: 35 Yrs Of Operation Blue Star

The search and rescue operations by helicopters to locate the missing An-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force was called off on Wednesday due to bad weather conditions.

Missing An-32 aircraft: Search operations by choppers called off due to bad weather, Su-30s to continue night missions

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has intensified efforts to locate the missing AN-32 transport aircraft, which went missing on Monday in Arunachal Pradesh. "Despite challenges posed by vegetation, inhospitable terrain and poor weather, the search has been expanded.

Indian Air Force intensifies efforts to find missing AN-32 aircraft, operation to continue through the night

Newly appointed Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Siachen, the highest militarised zone in the world, on Monday to meet the armed forces troops posted there. In his first visit since assuming office in the new government, Singh will also interact with army personnel in Srinagar

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flies to Siachen

Setting an example of communal harmony, the Indian Army on Saturday hosted Iftar here to celebrate the holy month of Ramzan. Speaking to ANI, an attendee Jaffer Bashir said, "On this pious occasion, district officers, local civil members and various other prominent people cutting across the religious lines gathered at the Army headquarters to relish the Iftar dinner.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian army hosts Iftar party to mark Ramazan celebration

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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Institutional approach is needed in defence preparedness

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Army chief General Bipin Rawat warns Pakistan of 'bloodier nose' next time

Rise in cases of suicide and voluntary retirement in Armed Forces is a disturbing trend

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Tri-Service band performance postponed due to Sheila Dikshit demise

Kargil visit induced in me new-found respect for Indian Army: Rajnath Singh

Assam floods: Over 160 people rescued by Army in night operation

Congress submits adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over 'pension of disabled Army personnel'

J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Jammu and Kashmir: Over 5,000 candidates register for Army recruitment drive in Baramulla

Indian Army busts NSCN (IM) hideout in Manipur, one active cadre apprehended

Indian Army to buy American howitzer ammo for long-range accurate strikes

Customs duty exemption to help defence forces save Rs 25,000 crore annually: Defence Ministry

Troops fully prepared for emerging security challenges: Army chief

International Yoga Day 2019: Yoga At Sub-zero Temperatures

India, Myanmar armies target militants of north-eastern states in coordinated operation

Indian-Myanmar army target North-East based terrorists in collaborated operation

Watch: Indian Army soldiers struggle with frozen eggs, brick-hard fruit juice in Siachen

India Watch: MS Dhoni's 'Balidan' Rejected By ICC

India Watch: 35 Yrs Of Operation Blue Star

India Watch: MS Dhoni's 'Balidan' Rejected By ICC

Missing An-32 aircraft: Search operations by choppers called off due to bad weather, Su-30s to continue night missions

Indian Air Force intensifies efforts to find missing AN-32 aircraft, operation to continue through the night

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flies to Siachen

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian army hosts Iftar party to mark Ramazan celebration