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India foiled expansionist move in Ladakh: Prez on R-Day eve

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday asserted that the country's armed forces are "adequately mobilised" in a "well-coordinated" move to thwart any attempt to undermine national security, and......

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day. Dear Fellow Citizens, Namaskar! Greetings to all of you on the eve of the 72nd Republic......

Siachen Hero Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar passes away

Colonel (retd) Narendra Kumar, a legendary mountaineer who had spotted Pakistani activities around the Siachen glacier in 1984 that helped India secure it subsequently, died on Thursday at the......

'PLA is no match for Indian Army'

'Chinese troops are not geared to fight Indian troops who are battle hardened and acclimatised and are far more hardy.' IMAGE: An Indian Army helicopter flying in Leh, December 15, 2020.......

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

'They know that India is no pushover.''We have to be extremely vigilant, remain ready and keep strengthening our positions.''We have to be militarily strong, whatever be the cost.' IMAGE: General......

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

'The much-awaited decision could be a welcome change at a time when the Indian armed forces are crying for self-reliance and the defence industry is looking forward to more indigenisation,' notes......

Indian soldiers use this start-up's smart bandage, but others need it too

Axiostat is a clinically-endorsed bandage to stop excessive blood loss.Shameen Alauddin reports on the need to make it commonly available. Indian soldiers muster at their base camp after returning......

From Siachen Glacier to Asiad: This armyman's tumultuous journey

'Holding post in that freezing weather was easily the most challenging time of my life. And I am proud of that. I vividly remember my post was very close to a Pakistani post.' IMAGE: Amit Kumar,......

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Forces to get local choppers before formal contract

NEW DELHI: Indian forces facing China’s aggression in Ladakh will shortly receive indigenous attack helicopters which have proven their worth in... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-forces-to-get-local-choppers-even-before-formal-contract/articleshow/80469643.cms

Prez on R-Day eve

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday asserted that the country's armed forces are "adequately mobilised" in a "well-coordinated" move to thwart any... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/india-foiled-expansionist-move-in-ladakh-prez-kovind/20210125.htm

Ex-IAF airman now leading a hermit’s life in Mussoorie hills

A former airman in the Indian Air Force (IAF) who was responsible for maintenance of aircrafts like Mirage and Jaguar is now taking care of stray... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/former-iaf-airman-now-leading-a-hermits-life-in-mussoorie-hills-looking-after-stray-cows-and-dogs/articleshow/80391391.cms

At Sub-zero Temperature & Eye on China, 'Him Tapak' Brings Respite to Army in Ladakh. Here's What it Does

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed several products, including Him-Taapak heating devices and snow melters, to... ...

https://www.news18.com/news/india/army-banks-on-drdo-developed-heating-devices-to-help-troops-deployed-in-ladakh-in-midst-of-grim-winters-3269924.html

Gen Rawat credits Col Narendra's discoveries for helping Indian Army occupy locations

Colonel Kumar carried out multiple expeditions in the Siachen glacier area in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Based mainly on his reconnaissance... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/gen-rawat-credits-col-narendras-discoveries-for-helping-indian-army-occupy-locations/articleshow/80059078.cms

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