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On this day in 1984, India hoisted tricolour at world's highest battlefield

Over 11,000 soldiers and officers have sacrificed their lives since the Indian Army began Operation Meghdoot on the Siachen Glacier on April 13, 1984. The Operation enabled India to secure the strategically important glacier by occupying key passes and ridges on the Saltoro Range.

Rajnath to inaugurate IAF Commanders' Conference on April 15

The top commanders of the IAF will discuss the operational capabilities, strategies and policies in the times to come that would give IAF a significant edge over its adversaries.

US Navy destroyer in Indian exclusive zone: US ignores India's protest, calls claim inconsistent

While India cited the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea that does not authorise other States to carry out exercises without consent of the coastal state, the United States has responded by saying that India's claim is inconsistent with international law.

US Navy conducts ‘Freedom Of Navigation’ Operation near Lakshadweep Islands without India’s consent

In a move that could potentially trigger a diplomatic row, the US Navy has announced that it asserted navigational rights and freedoms inside India’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) without seeking India’s prior consent.

CDS: India's wars have to be won with Indian solutions, not borrowed strengths

"The central theme is 'To Be Future Ready' by balancing preparedness for today's requirements with what we need to do differently to meet tomorrow's challenges," Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat said.

CDS Gen Rawat: India looking West to bridge cyberspace tech gap with China

"We may not be able to fully catch up with China. So we are trying to develop some kind of a relationship with Western nations and see how better we can get some support from them during peacetime at least, which will help us to overcome this deficiency," Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat.

AI in Indian Air Force: It's already showing results, says IAF chief

Artificial Intelligence can give models with impeccable logic to prove that the proposed solutions are the best, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said.

India to join Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka in military drills

The theme of the military exercise is 'Robust Peace-Keeping Operations'.

First batch of Lady Lance Naiks to join Army on May 8

During their training, the women soldiers have had the same terms and conditions as applicable to their male counterparts. Once they are inducted into the force, 60 per cent of cadets will be deployed in the peace areas while remaining in the field.

3 more Rafale fighter aircraft land in India after a 7000 Km flight

With the new batch's arrival, the number of Rafale aircraft in the Indian Air Force inventory has reached 14.