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India-Pak military comparison: How do the two armies stack up
The Indian armed forces rank fourth in the world according to the Global Firepower ranking. In the same GFP annual review, Pakistan ranks 12 among 145 countries
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 10:19 PM IST
Shivam Pratap Singh
PM Modi's big message: ‘Forces free to decide when, how to hit back’
PM Modi expressed full confidence in the armed forces' professionalism in responding to Pahalgam attack and reaffirmed, “We are resolved to crush terrorism.”
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 12:53 AM IST
Join armed forces: Air Force ex-chief to youth in Ludhiana
Drawing from his career in the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa (retd) urged leaders to embody resilience, ethical integrity and strategic vision in a rapidly evolving global landscape
Published on Apr 27, 2025 05:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Race for tech supremacy has begun, India can ill afford to be mere spectator: Top Army officer
Race for tech supremacy has begun, India can ill afford to be mere spectator: Top Army officer
Published on Apr 21, 2025 02:17 PM IST
PTI |
If resettlement of veterans is neglected, talented youths may not join armed forces: SC
If resettlement of veterans is neglected, talented youths may not join armed forces: SC
Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:53 PM IST
PTI |
Defence ministry paves way for faster weapon acquisition
The Defence Acquisition Council will today agree to compress time-lines for capital defence procurement.
Updated on Mar 20, 2025 10:24 AM IST
IAF chief calls for rapid capability enhancement of military
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh urged the officers to embrace change, critically assess evolving threats, and design adaptive strategies for future conflicts
Published on Mar 12, 2025 06:27 PM IST
Republic Day Parade: IAF fly-past puts up stunning show at Kartavya Path | Watch
President Droupadi Murmu led the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was the special guest.
Published on Jan 26, 2025 01:54 PM IST
Republic Day 2025: Glimpses of guts and glory from Delhi's Kartavya Path
From Gatka to daredevil stunts, the full dress rehearsal for 76th Republic Day Parade left the spectators awestruck. See how's the josh, and prep, in pics here
Published on Jan 25, 2025 05:19 PM IST
Alina Azfar
ALH grounding a setback, will sort it out soon: Defence secretary
The grounding of the locally produced Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) in the wake of a recent crash has come as a slight setback for the armed forces
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Book review: Nagrota Under Siege is an emotional narrative of patriotic piety
On Indian Army Day (January 15) here's a review of author Bhaavna Arora's book that recounts the 2016 militant attack on an Army unit in Jammu and Kashmir.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 11:24 AM IST
Kriti Kambiri
Memorial for LGBT veterans to be built at National Memorial Arboretum
The memorial will take the form of a crumpled letter made of bronze, made up of words from evidence of personnel who were impacted by the ‘gay ban’.
Published on Jan 11, 2025 05:46 AM IST
PA_Media |
Don’t drag armed forces personnel in unnecessary legal battles: SC
The SC bench called for a policy intervention, stressing that personnel who have served the nation should not be subjected to unnecessary legal battles.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:30 AM IST
Germany may expand military to 230,000 troops in NATO push
GERMANY-DEFENCE/MILITARY:Germany may expand military to 230,000 troops in NATO push
Published on Dec 18, 2024 08:13 PM IST
Reuters |
NEET PG Counselling 2024: MCC releases revised brochure, adds updates on AFMS
NEET PG Counselling 2024: MCC has released a revised information bulletin with updates on Armed Forces Medical Services.
Published on Nov 07, 2024 12:32 PM IST
Srinagar: First-ever grand Diwali celebrations illuminate Lal Chowk. See photos
A grand Diwali celebration was organised at Lal Chowk in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, where hundreds of locals and tourists came together to light diyas.
Updated on Nov 01, 2024 10:40 AM IST
PM Modi celebrates Diwali with jawans at Sir Creek Border with Pak
PM Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with BSF, Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel in Gujarat's Kachchh.
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 02:46 PM IST
Exclusive: Six service chiefs back military theatre commands
Consensus over creation of military theatre commands was achieved twice this year.
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 09:52 AM IST
4 Kirti Chakras, 18 Shaurya Chakras in I-Day honours list
Three of the Kirti Chakras and four of the Shaurya Chakras will be awarded posthumously, the defence ministry said in a statement on Wednesday
Updated on Aug 15, 2024 04:47 AM IST
Evening briefing: Russia says stopped recruiting Indians for military
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Published on Aug 10, 2024 06:39 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Bangladesh-kind of situation will never be seen in India: actor Raza Murad
Bangladesh-kind of situation will never be seen in India: actor Raza Murad
Published on Aug 07, 2024 09:09 PM IST
PTI |
Haryana Cabinet okays policy to provide job, entrepreneurship opportunities to ex-Agniveers
Haryana Cabinet okays policy to provide job, entrepreneurship opportunities to ex-Agniveers
Published on Aug 05, 2024 10:18 PM IST
PTI |
Modi says reforms over 10 years made armed forces more capable, self-reliant
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the armed forces have made a list of weapons and military equipment that will no longer be imported
Published on Jul 26, 2024 12:57 PM IST
Modi defends Agnipath scheme, says it aims to rejuvenate armed forces
Ahead of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha last month, the Congress demanded the scrapping of the Agnipath scheme, questioning the rationale behind it
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 12:16 PM IST
Pragmatic approach needed to redefine Agnipath scheme
The "Agnipath" scheme is a sweeping military reform causing dissatisfaction due to disparities in benefits between regular soldiers and Agniveers.
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Haryana govt announces 10% quota for Agniveers in state level recruitments
Cheif Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced other measures including age relaxation and subsidies to certain industrial units that employ Agniveers
Published on Jul 17, 2024 05:13 PM IST
Forces seek to raise Agnipath age limit to 23, increase retention to 50%
The armed forces are planning to propose raising the upper age limit from 21 to 23 to induct graduates who can be groomed for technical jobs
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 10:45 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Form of war rapidly transforming, will have to be ready to accept change: CDS Chauhan
Form of war rapidly transforming, will have to be ready to accept change: CDS Chauhan
Published on Jul 04, 2024 12:37 PM IST
PTI |
Amarnath Yatra: Security beefed up in Pathankot, border areas after recent infiltration bid
During a high-leve meeting, the focus was on strategic preparations for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, encompassing diverse aspects such as police deployment, security measures, traffic management, and disaster management.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 09:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Pathankot
Creation of theatre commands to enhance national security on track: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the creation of theatre commands was on track, the modernisation of armed forces in full swing.
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 11:53 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi