Indian Armed Forces

Opinion: Changing role of women in the Indian armed forces

In today’s times, women are walking shoulder to shoulder with men in all occupations. However, gender equality is still a paramount challenge in the armed forces. The Supreme Court last year ruled…

Rahesha Sehgal

Exclusive: For India, China a bigger security threat than Pakistan, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat tells WION

If a situation like Kargil happens again, then even the western neighbour could become a challenge, India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat told WION

Exclusive: Pakistan must cease fire on all fronts, not just LOC, India's Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat to WION

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said India is not lowering its guard while exercising utmost caution, "but in no way will we allow Pakistan to take advantage of the ceasefire."

Exclusive: India wants status quo ante in Ladakh, revert to April 2020 situation, India's CDS General Bipin Rawat tells WION

India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat told WION in an exclusive interview that lower commanders on both sides are "constantly in contact to make sure that the situation does not turn…

Exclusive: Disengagement at border with China is slow due to suspicions, India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat to WION

After the tense border standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India and China have begun the process of disengagement, but the negotiations have been proceeding slowly.

Two women Army officers selected to train as combat helicopter pilots

As of now, women are allowed in air traffic control and ground duties in the Army aviation wing

India-China standoff: China detains bloggers for questioning official version of Galwan clash

China had announced military honours for the four soldiers who had lost their life and a regimental commander who was injured in the clash with Indian soldiers at Galwan Valley in June, 2020.

India-China standoff: Disengagement complete at Pangong Tso lake; commander-level talks on Saturday

Amid the India-China standoff, China had declared it was beginning the process of disengagement which was confirmed by India's defence minister Rajnath Singh in Parliament last week

India-China standoff: 4 soldiers killed in Galwan clash with India in June last year, reveals China

Chinese state media said Chen Hongjun, Chen Xiangrong, Xiao Siyuan and Wang Zhuoran had died during the “fierce struggle” against “foreign troops”.

India-China standoff: China moved J-20 fighters the moment Rafales were stationed at LAC, says IAF chief Bhadauria 

IAF chief Bhadauria asserted that talks were going on between Indian and Chinese commanders while stating that "lots of attention" was given to it amid the India-China standoff at LAC

How China is playing the distraction game at LAC to hide Wuhan virus weakness at home

Beijing tried to kill two birds with one stone by creating tensions at the Indian border. China hoped to also mask the headlines in India on India's vaccine diplomacy.

Seven months after Galwan clash, China yet to commit troop withdrawal along LAC

In August last year, India had captured strategic outposts in a night-time operation stationed on key heights. Indian soldiers now have a clear view of troop movements in the disputed territory.…

India, China troops involved in 'minor face-off' in Sikkim

China hasn't pulled back the PLA from several friction points, the positions from where it could step up its military provocations especially when the summer arrives.

India, China commander-level talks were practical & constructive: Indian Army

The Army informed that both sides decided "jointly to maintain peace and tranquillity."

India-China standoff: Indian Army foils China's intrusion bid in Sikkim

India and China have deployed thousands of troops along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) especially along three friction points in the eastern Ladakh region.
 

IAF's vintage Dakota aircraft to do fly past on Republic Day with Bangladesh in focus

This year, a 122-member strong contingent from Bangladesh's Armed forces will be part of the Republic Day.

Sidhant Sibal

Sacrifices of Galwan bravehearts won't go in vain: Indian Army chief Naravane

Indian Army chief General MM Naravane said that Pakistan's support to "terror continues" even as "300-400 terrorists from camps are waiting to infiltrate into Indian territory".

Sidhant Sibal

Pakistan, China together form a potent threat, says Indian Army chief General Naravane

India's Army chief General Naravane said that eight round of talks has been conducted between India and China on the situation at the LAC with another round due to take place.

India-China standoff: Defending India's territorial integrity at Galwan shining example of valour, says defence ministry in year-end review

The Indian Army informed that budgetary constraints for "capability development" and meeting other requirements have been removed.

India-China standoff: China deploys tanks along LAC opposite Indian posts

After the Galwan clash, Chinese and Indian military commanders had held several rounds of talks to deescalate tensions, however, China has continued its troop presence along the LAC.