Army Lags Behind Navy And IAF In Capital Spending

The army has been behind the other two forces in capex since FY21. IMAGE: Indian military vehicles during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, January 26, 2026. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters As......

Indigenous equipment a 'strategic necessity': Army chief

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday said the institution is moving forward as a future-ready force and underscored the need for indigenous equipment, calling it a "strategic necessity".......

Army goes to governor over Mamata's SIR allegation

The Indian Army's Eastern Command has sought the intervention of West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose in connection with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent allegation that a senior army officer......

Republic Day parade to see next-gen Army officers leading contingents

Several Republic Day parade contingent commanders this year come from multi-generation military families, including a granddaughter of a 1965 war hero and the son of an Army veteran Key Points Lt......

Ahan Shetty: Dream Of Becoming Actor Started With Border

Ahan Shetty: I fell in love with the Indian Army after I watched Border. IMAGE: Ahan Shetty in Border 2. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ahan Shetty/Instagram Ahan Shetty expressed his love and......

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Because it treats soldiers as human, and concentrates on their emotions as much as their bravery, Border 2, probably without meaning to, speaks out against war, observes Deepa Gahlot. Key Points......

Want To See Vijay's Farewell Film?

With the New Year come New Hopes. Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the theatre line-up this January.   Jan NetaRelease date: January 9 Widely promoted as Vijay's last film as he prepares to enter......

Ikkis Review: The Flip Side To Dhurandhar

Where Dhurandhar leaned into aggressive bloodlust through its acerbic storytelling, Ikkis moves in the opposite direction, asking us to see people beyond uniforms, slogans, or sides, observes Mayur......

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

Mumbai Marathon Indian Men's Title Winner Dr Kartik Karkera: 'I want to tell parents that sport and academics don't have to be a choice -- they can go hand in hand.' IMAGE: Kartik Karkera: A......

Messi to meet PM Modi, CJI, Army chief in Delhi

IMAGE: Lionel Messi will head to the PM's residence where he will spend 20 minutes interacting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photograph: ANI Photo Argentine football icon Lionel Messi will......

EFI sends rape-accused EC member as coach to Jordan

IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: ANI Photo  Key Points The Equestrian Federation of India has found itself in a tough spot after......

Padma Chorol and the rise of Indian women's ice hockey

'We didn't know what international ice hockey really demanded. Just being selected for the national team felt like a huge achievement.' IMAGE: Padma Chorol played a pivotal role when India secured......

Injury-riddled Asiad winner Jinson Johnson hangs up his spikes

IMAGE: The highlight of India's middle distance runner Jinson Johnson's career is the gold medal win in the men's 1500m event at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. Photograph: PTI Photo from the......