Indian armed forces
Celebrating 54 Years of Vijay Diwas: PM Modi and National Leaders Honor the Heroes of India's Historic 1971 Victory
Dec 16, 2025 11:51 am CST
On the 54th Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and national leaders paid tribute to the brave Indian Armed Forces who secured a historic victory in the 1971 war, resulting in Bangladesh's liberation. The commemorations highlighted the soldiers' courage, sacrifice, and strategic brilliance that led to one of history's largest military surrenders, with 93,000 Pakistani troops laying down arms in just 13 days, reshaping South Asia's geopolitical landscape.
India's Defence Minister Highlights Restraint in Operation Sindoor While Emphasizing Border Connectivity Importance
Dec 07, 2025 06:46 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian armed forces for their restraint during Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam terror attack, while inaugurating 125 BRO infrastructure projects. He emphasized how improved connectivity in border areas enhances national security and contributes to economic growth, highlighting the 8.2% GDP expansion partly enabled by strengthened communication networks.
Religious Unity and Leadership: Why the Indian Armed Forces Value Collective Faith Above Personal Beliefs
Nov 28, 2025 08:27 pm CST
This article examines a Supreme Court case upholding the dismissal of an Army officer who refused to participate in religious rituals outside his faith. Through personal anecdotes from a retired Air Vice Marshal, it explores how India's military institutions foster religious inclusivity through the Sarva Dharm tradition, where officers lead by example across all faiths to build unit cohesion essential for combat effectiveness. The piece illustrates why military leadership requires subordinating individual religious preferences to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among troops.
Pakistan's Global Arms Acquisition Concerning, China Remains Major Challenge: Vice Admiral K Swaminathan
Nov 27, 2025 02:18 pm CST
Vice Admiral K Swaminathan highlights Pakistan's concerning global arms procurement following Operation Sindoor, while emphasizing China's expanding naval presence as an enduring security challenge for India. The military operation demonstrated India's multi-domain capabilities and established a new paradigm in regional relations, effectively challenging the assumption that Pakistan's nuclear capabilities would deter conventional military responses.
Operation Sindoor: How India's Army Chief Describes the 22-Minute Military Precision Strike
Nov 23, 2025 12:32 am CST
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi describes Operation Sindoor as a "trusted orchestra" that eliminated nine terrorist targets in just 22 minutes. Speaking at a management institute convocation, he highlighted how years of preparation, technological integration, and team trust enabled this precise military operation against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, while emphasizing leadership lessons applicable beyond the battlefield.
Indian Tri-Services Chiefs Review Joint Operations During Exercise Trishul Aboard INS Vikrant
Nov 13, 2025 05:15 pm CST
Indian armed forces conduct comprehensive Exercise Trishul demonstrating multi-domain integration capabilities across land, sea, and air. Tri-services chiefs from Army, Navy, and Air Force reviewed operations aboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, culminating in a joint amphibious exercise off Gujarat's Saurashtra Coast that showcases India's military jointness, self-reliance, and operational synergy across multiple warfare domains.
India's Tri-Service Exercise 'Poorvi Prachand Prahar': Enhancing Military Integration in Arunachal Pradesh
Nov 04, 2025 09:25 pm CST
India is set to conduct 'Poorvi Prachand Prahar', a comprehensive tri-service military exercise in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh, focusing on integrating capabilities across army, navy, and air force. The exercise will feature special forces, unmanned platforms, and precision systems operating in high-altitude conditions, representing India's continued advancement in military interoperability and joint operational effectiveness.
President Murmu to Take Historic Sortie in Rafale Fighter Jet at Ambala Air Force Base
Oct 29, 2025 01:14 pm CST
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to fly in a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force Base, becoming the third Indian President to undertake a combat aircraft sortie. The Rafale jets, recently deployed in Operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure, represent India's advanced military capabilities. This historic flight continues the tradition of presidential engagement with India's armed forces.
India Promotes Ex-Agniveers Integration Into Private Security Sector: Government Directs States To Ensure Employment Opportunities
Oct 29, 2025 09:12 am CST
The Indian government has directed all states and Union territories to ensure the recruitment of ex-Agniveers into private security agencies, leveraging their military experience. This initiative, part of a broader career progression strategy for Agnipath scheme veterans, includes preferential hiring under PSARA regulations and 10% reservation in Central Armed Police Forces, with various states already committing to similar policies.
Prime Minister Modi's Diwali Tradition: Celebrating with Armed Forces from Kargil to INS Vikrant
Oct 20, 2025 05:01 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues his meaningful tradition of celebrating Diwali with India's armed forces, spanning locations from Kargil's icy heights to naval vessels off Goa. This article chronicles Modi's annual visits since 2019, highlighting his messages of gratitude, solidarity and recognition of military valor during these occasions, including his most recent celebration aboard INS Vikrant.