The probe into the killing of 18 Army men in Manipur has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency.
From ice-capped Siachen, the highest battlefield in the world, to the warships off South Korea, Indian armed forces on Tuesday joined the International Yoga Day celebrations.
Lieutenant General (retired) Jacob Farj Rafael Jacob Jacob, who played a key role in the 1971 war which liberated Bangladesh from Pakistan, was laid to rest in New Delhi on Thursday.
Speculation are rife that he may seek premature retirement or will be given a new role by the government.
The 75-member team of Indian Army's Grenadiers, which on Saturday participated in the event to commemorate Russia's victory in the Great Patriotic War, won hearts in Moscow for their marching skills, height and uniform.
Inclement weather on Thursday forced Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag to cancel their scheduled visit to Drass for paying homage to the martyrs of the 1999 Kargil war.
The Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot Web site (www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in) will enable citizens to contribute to the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund
Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.
"Now how much should it have been politicised, whether it is right or wrong is something that should be asked to politicians," he said.
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday inaugurated the Centenary Commemoration of the First World War
The appointment of Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag as the next army chief will not be affected by the change of government, said new Defence Minister Arun Jaitley whose party BJP had strongly opposed the United Progressive Alliance government for elevating him to the top post.
The Union home ministry on Tuesday directed the Punjab government to submit a report over the Pathankot Air Force Base attack within 24 hours.
Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag will hold a closed-door strategy meeting with senior army officials in Guwahati to review the prevailing situation in Assam where 81 people have been killed following attacks by NDFB(S) militants.
Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Thursday slammed Pakistan for giving "candid support" to terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiyba as he called on the international community to join hands in combating the menace.
It would perhaps have been better for Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh to have been elevated to the top post by the new government, notes R S Chauhan.
The army is celebrating the 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate the victory in the war against Pakistan.
The nation on Saturday remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary with President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the country in paying homage to the Father of the Nation.
The Indian Air Force celebrated its 82nd Air Force Day at the Hindon base on Wednesday.
On his first day in office, Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Friday warned Pakistan that India's response to any beheading-like incident in future would be "more than adequate, intense and immediate".
A massive combing operation was underway on Friday to track down insurgents in areas of Chandel district of Manipur where 18 army jawans were killed and 11 others injured in an ambush on Thursday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday briefed by Army Chief General Bikram Singh on the prevailing security situation and operational readiness of troops in a meeting which lasted for close to three hours.
'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'
An all-out offensive was launched to trace and eliminate the militants involved in massacre of 20 army men in Manipur on Thursday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi may soon visit Indian army's forward posts in the Siachen glacier, the highest battlefield in the world, during his tour of Ladakh.
Kicking off his four-day visit, General Suhag met General Li Zuocheng, the head of China's ground forces which have undergone major restructuring in the last three years.
Even as General Dalbir Singh was taking over the baton from General Bikram Singh to be India's 26th Chief of Army Staff in New Delhi, the Indian Army was releasing a detailed profile -- one containing insightful information -- about him.
Even as General Dalbir Singh was taking over the baton from General Bikram Singh to be India's 26th Chief of Army Staff in New Delhi, the Indian Army was releasing a detailed profile -- one containing insightful information -- about him.
Amid strong opposition by BJP to appointment of next Army Chief, the government on Friday said the matter has been referred to the Election Commission and any decision will be taken only after getting its nod.
In a strong message to Pakistan, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday asserted that Indian armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any ceasefire violation by it.
Discussions were held on India's response to the Uri attack, in which New Delhi has held Islamabad responsible.
He dismissed reports about Pakistan's threat of use of tactical nukes, saying 'empty vessel makes more sound'.
Green signal from Jaitley; CVC okays Hemant Contractor for head of PFRDA
General Bakshi is understood to have been assured by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar that the process was under way to appoint him as India's first tri-service commander, a post that would, at least nominally, place him senior to General Rawat.
A defence spokesman this evening confirmed five soldiers were injured in the gunfight so far.
His condition is critical but stable and he is undergoing various tests in the hospital, army sources said.
Images from the deadly terrorist attack and its aftermath.
Amid snow-capped mountains and on board warships, India's armed forces demonstrated their impressive yoga skills. Let's take a bow!
Veterans protesting for early implementation of One Rank, One Pension are likely to meet Modi in the last week of August.
The 144-women contingent is believed to have been drawn up in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's thrust on showcasing 'Nari Shakti' as the theme for the Republic Day.
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