Defenceinfo Bureau Report The 63rd Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath will commence with the Nation’s highest peacetime Gallantry award, ‘Ashok Chakra’ being conferred posthumously to Lieutenant Navdeep Singh of the Indian Army by the Honourable President, Smt Pratibha Devisingh Patil, on behalf of a grateful Nation. Lieutenant Navdeep Singh, unhesitatingly sacrificed his … [Read more...] about Lieutenant Navdeep Singh conferred with the highest peacetime gallantry award of India – Ashok Chakra
The Indian Army: Living up to its pledge to safeguard the nation
Defenceinfo Bureau Report The traditional Press Conference held by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army as a part of Army Day celebrations was held at the majestic Manekshaw Stadium on January, 12. General VK Singh, COAS, was at his candid best while addressing the conference. He gave a comprehensive opening statement and took on, in a lucid and professional … [Read more...] about The Indian Army: Living up to its pledge to safeguard the nation
Pakistan Army continues to support Infiltration in J&K
Defenceinfo Bureau Report The Indian Army on Thursday reported yet another incident of ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district. This is the third incident of ceasefire violation in the same sector in the month of December. Unprovoked ceasefire violations previously took place on December 05 and 14. The soldiers on duty first noticed … [Read more...] about Pakistan Army continues to support Infiltration in J&K
President Pratibha Patil dons army fatigues; rides T-90 MBT
Defenceinfo Bureau Report In what is said to be the first precedent of this nature, President Pratibha Patil donned black fatigues of the Indian Armoured Corps and rode the T-90 Main Battle Tank, while visiting the field formations conducting “Exercise Sudershan Shakti” in Barmer. The President also addressed the troops participating in the Exercise. “The country is faced with … [Read more...] about President Pratibha Patil dons army fatigues; rides T-90 MBT
45 ceasefire violations by Pak in 2011
Defenceinfo Bureau Report 45 ceasefire violations were reported this year along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir, as reported by Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran to the Lok Sabha. 117 ceasefire violations were reported between the years 2009-11 along the Line of Control, of which 28 were in 2009, 44 in 2010 and 45 between January and November … [Read more...] about 45 ceasefire violations by Pak in 2011