It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

The Indian Army still uses old British-era names and recruits soldiers based on caste or region, which hurts national unity, argues Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). Illustrations: Dominic......

'I'm Dying, But Don't Let Our Territory Fall To Enemy'

The Pakistanis were so fearful of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, the 'Lion of Naushera', that they announced a Rs 50,000 bounty on his head. Photograph: ADGPI/X   'I am dying, but let not the......

Major Manjit, martyred Naik Khan of RR awarded Kirti Chakra

Naik Dilwar Khan, who was killed in action in an anti-terror operation in Lolab Valley of Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir in July last year has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, India's......

NSCN-K, KYKL insurgents killed during Manipur ambush

Two insurgents were killed during the June 4 ambush on armymen in Chandel district of Manipur and they belonged to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup, the......

PHOTOS: India's highs and lows at the Games, Day 7PHOTOS: India's highs and lows at the Games, Day 7

Armyman Vijay Kumar turned out to be the unlikely hero. He lifted sagging Indian spirits by clinching the silver medal after fighting a nerve-wracking battle with five other top marksmen......

Congratulate Vijay Kumar on his Olympic silver

Indian shooter Vijay Kumar won the silver medal in the 25m Rapid Fire pistol event at the London Olympics on Friday. The 26-year-old army subedar, fromthe 16th Dogra Regiment, fireda perfect 5 out......

Manavjit Sandhu condoles death of shooting stalwart and martyr Fateh Singh

Veteran Indian trap shooter, Manavjit Singh Sandhu, has condoled the death of Subedar Major Fateh Singh, a former Commonwealth champion shooter who was martyred while fighting the terrorists at the......

India hockey team dedicates title triumph to Uri attack martyrs

'Winning Asian Championship Trophy is a Diwali gift to the Indian soldiers.' 'The Indian soldiers, who are safeguarding our borders, would have definitely enjoyed this medal more than any other......