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An army, ground force or land force is an armed force that fights primarily on land. In the broadest sense, it is the land-based military branch, service branch or armed service of a nation or country. It may also include aviation assets by possessing an army aviation component. Within a national military force, the word army may also mean a field army.
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Army steps on the gas for high-tech infusion for futuristic warfare, plans to induct ‘domain specialists’The Indian Army is accelerating its technological advancement by focusing on 16 technology clusters, including cyber, space, and AI, to enhance its capabilities for future warfare. The Army is..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Army launches probe into alleged ill-treatment of civilians during Kishtwar operationThe Indian Army's White Knight Corps is investigating allegations of civilian mistreatment during a counterterrorism operation in the Kishtwar sector on November 20, 2024. The operation, initiated by..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Agnipath shadow over Army chief's visit to NepalIndian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi is set for a four-day visit to Nepal to bolster bilateral military ties. The visit comes amid Nepal's refusal to allow its youth into the Indian Army under the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
J-K: Army officer martyred, 3 soldiers injured in gunfight with terrorists in KishtwarThe encounter broke out around 11 am when joint search parties of the Army and police intercepted the terrorists in the Keshwan forest.DNA - Published | |
Army Chief provides update on Ladakh standoff, says, 'situation is stable but...'India and China held two rounds of diplomatic talks in July and August with an aim to find an early resolution of outstanding issues in their standoff on the LAC in eastern LadakhDNA - Published | |
HC upholds Army phone rulesIndiaTimes - Published | |
J-K: Joint operation of Army and police underway in Poonch to nab hiding terrorists in forestThe operation is underway in the hilly forest area of Pathanateer in Mendhar sector of Poonch district.IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Both society and govt should be ashamed': Rahul Gandhi after friend of Army officers gangraped in MPRahul Gandhi criticized the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government after a woman was gang-raped at gunpoint in Indore, pointing out poor law and order. He highlighted concerns over increasing crimes against..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Madhya Pradesh: Two held in connection with assault against Army officers, their female friendsThe Indore police have arrested two accused in connection with the assault against young army officers and their female friends.DNA - Published | |
Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir's UdhampurAn encounter between security forces and terrorists occurred in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district after Army and police units advanced towards Khandara top based on intelligence reports. Additional..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Army veteran's 'gift of a second chance' after world's first whole-eye transplant An army veteran who received the world's first whole-eye transplant has said he has been given "the gift of a second chance".Sky News - Published | |
Two terrorists neutralised by Army in J&K's NowsheraThe Indian Army neutralized two terrorists early Monday following intelligence and police inputs about an infiltration attempt in Nowshera. The ongoing Operation Kanchi has led to the recovery of a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Sikkim: Four Army personnel die in road accident along 'Silk Route'The vehicle skidded off the road approximately 700 to 800 feet down the road at Vertical Veer.DNA - Published | Jammu: Army jawan injured after terrorists open fire at Sunjwan military stationOne Indian Army soldier was injured on Monday at Jammu's Sunjwan military station after terrorists opened fire, officials saidDNA - Published |
Kokernag operation success debunks baseless charges of collusion between Army and terroristsCritics argue that such statements are not only baseless, but also dangerously undermine the sacrifices made by the armed forces.DNA - Published | J-K: 1 Pakistani intruder killed, Indian soldier martyred, 4 jawans injured as Army foils BAT attack in KupwaraThe encounter started in Kupwara district's Kumkari area during an anti-terrorist operation. It is the second such incident recorded in three days.DNA - Published |
Meet man, tribal who tipped off Army about Pakistani intruders in Kargil, awaits relief from govt even after...In May 1999, as soon as he spotted the intruders, Namgyal reported the suspicious movement to Havildar Balwinder Singh of the Punjab Regiment and Havildar Nandu Ram of Military Intelligence.DNA - Published | J-K: 1 terrorist killed, jawan injured as Army foils infiltration attempt in KupwaraThe terrorists launched the attack on the troops on Wednesday. In the fire fight, a soldier was injured and one terrorist was killed.DNA - Published |
Army must be ready for war 'within three years' against 'axis of upheaval' powers Britain's army must be ready within three years to fight a war against an "axis of upheaval" of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, the force's new chief has warned.Sky News - Published | Army imposes 'shoot-at-sight' curfew in Bangladesh Bangladesh's army has imposed a "shoot-at-sight" curfew across the country after days of clashes between student-led protesters and the police.Sky News - Published |
J-K: Security personnel injured in encounter with terrorists in DodaAccording to officials, a joint operation was launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday evening following an exchange of fire with terrorists in Dessa area of the districtDNA - Published | Captain Anshuman Singh’s parents want Army's 'next of kin' policy revised. What is it?Captain Anshuman Singh died in July 2023 during a Siachen fire rescue. His widow Smriti received the Kirti Chakra from President Draupadi Murmu. Captain's father Ravi Pratap Singh criticised the NOK..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Never wanted them': Russia on Indians being recruited in Army to fight against UkraineRussia aims to resolve the issue of Indians recruited as support staff in its army, emphasizing it's a commercial matter and their involvement is insignificant. Russian diplomat Roman Babushkin assured..IndiaTimes - Published | Elite unit of Army deployed in J&K for surgical opsIndiaTimes - Published |
Attack on Army convoy in J-K deserves firm counter-measures: President MurmuIndiaTimes - Published | Kathua terror attack: Farooq Abdullah urges Pakistan to 'stop terrorism'Former CM Farooq Abdullah urged Pakistan to end terrorism after the Kathua attack killed five Army jawans. President Droupadi Murmu condemned the act, expressing sympathies and wishing the injured a..IndiaTimes - Published |
J-K: Four Army personnel martyred, six injured in ambush by terrorists in KathuaThis was the second major incident in Kathua district in the past four weeks.DNA - Published | Terrorists attack Army convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, 2 soldiers injuredIndiaTimes - Published |
Eye on China, desi light tank Zorawar to be ready by 2027India's Project Zorawar light tank is expected to be ready for induction into the Army by 2027. The light tank, developed by DRDO and private sector company L&T, will have to undergo a series of summer..IndiaTimes - Published | Army gets first 35,000 ‘Made in India’ AK-203sIndiaTimes - Published |
Army says family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar already paid Rs 98 lakhIndiaTimes - Published | Ladakh: Army personnel feared dead after mishap during river crossing tank exerciseA mishap took place in the Daulat Beg Oldie area of Ladakh during a tank exercise of crossing the river yesterday in the sector due to a sudden increase in water levels there. Loss of lives of Army..DNA - Published |
Farage 'dismayed' after Reform activist filmed making 'appalling' slursNigel Farage says he is "dismayed" after a Reform UK campaigner was filmed saying the Army should "just shoot" migrants crossing the Channel.Sky News - Published | Video: Army builds 70-foot bridge in 3 days in flood-hit SikkimIndiaTimes - Published |
Amid Agniveer review, Army rolls out phase-II of recruitment processThe armed forces recruitment programme undergoes enhancements to attract quality candidates, with ministries working towards this goal. The Agnipath recruitment scheme, launched in June 2022, aims to..IndiaTimes - Published | Army terms killing of two foreign terrorists in Rafiabad 'big success'IndiaTimes - Published |
Armed forces formulate new doctrine for cyberspace operationsIndian armed forces introduce a new joint doctrine for cyberspace operations, addressing the crucial role of cyber capabilities in contemporary warfare against China's advancements in cyber-warfare...IndiaTimes - Published | First batch of made-in-India 'Nagastra-1' delivered to Army: Key features of this 'suicide drone'IndiaTimes - Published |
New government to decide on Army's integrated battle group planIn addition to the forthcoming establishment of unified tri-service theatre commands, the new government will address the long-awaited restructuring of certain Army formations into self-contained..IndiaTimes - Published | Army chief General Manoj Pande gets a month's extension amid intense speculation on successorThe government granted a month's extension to Army chief General Manoj Pande just before his slated retirement, impacting the line of succession in the force.IndiaTimes - Published |
After June 4, Congress to blame Kharge for loss: Amit ShahShah debunked misconceptions around the Agnipath scheme, highlighting the benefits for Agniveers including direct postings in the Army and reservations in police and paramilitary forces under BJP-ruled..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Agniveer is Modi's scheme, Army does not want it; we will scrap it': Rahul Gandhi at rally in HaryanaIndiaTimes - Published |
Indigenisation catalyst for growth of domestic arms production: Army chiefArmy chief General Manoj Pande highlighted the significance of indigenous procurements in boosting domestic arms production and fostering a globally competitive defence industry, emphasizing..IndiaTimes - Published | Armed suspects spotted in J&K’s Kathua, search operation launchedA joint team of Army, J&K Police, and paramilitary personnel conducted a large-scale search operation in a village in Kathua district to track down and neutralize heavily armed terrorists with the..IndiaTimes - Published |
J&K: Senior Army officer visits Poonch after terror attack on IAF convoySenior officials from the Army, police, and paramilitary visited Poonch to oversee a massive search operation where terrorists attacked an IAF convoy on Saturday, an official said.IndiaTimes - Published | Soldier dies, 9 injured as Army vehicle skids off road in AnantnagA soldier died while nine of his colleagues suffered injuries after the Army vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road in Batagund in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district Saturday. Later in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Army provides update on horses injured after bolting through LondonTwo horses seriously injured after they bolted through central London last week are making progress following surgery, the British Army has said.Sky News - Published | Army chief on 4-day Uzbekistan visit in bid to boost defence tiesIndiaTimes - Published |
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