BIHAR REGIMENT

Nepal, India conclude two-week long joint military training exercise 'Surya Kiran'

The annual event is conducted to enhance interoperability in jungle warfare and counter terrorism operations in the mountainous terrain and HADR under UN mandate.

Government rejects criticism against Agnipath amidst raging protests in several states; issues clarification

Apart from issuing a 'Myth vs Facts' document to address the concerns raised on the scheme, the government's information dissemination arm issued a series of social media posts, saying in the coming years, recruitment of Agniveers will be around triple the current recruitment in armed forces and ruled out any change to the regimental system.

Galwan Valley clash hero Deepak Singh’s wife joins Army as Lieutenant, fulfils her husband’s dream

China's loss of soldiers during Galwan clash nine-times more than its official count, says new research

"China's losses in the high-altitude 2020 Galwan Valley border clash with India -- the deadliest confrontation between the two giants in over four decades -- were much higher than reported with many soldiers drowning while crossing a fast-flowing, sub-zero river in darkness, new research claims," the report said.

Galwan clash: Colonel B S Babu posthumously awarded Mahavir Chakra

Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar regiment who led from the front against the brutal Chinese attacks in Galwan Valley in June last year, has been posthumously awarded Mahavir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind for displaying "exemplary courage" during the clash.

India, Kazakhstan carries out 5th edition of joint military drills KAZIND-21

"Troops of India and Kazakhstan carrying out the demonstration of a raid on a terrorist hideout during the joint military exercise KAZIND-21 at Training Node Aisha Bibi, Kazakhstan," tweeted Indian Army.

Indian, Kazakh armies to hold 13-day military exercise

"The exercise will provide an opportunity to the Armed Forces of India & Kazakhstan to train for counter-insurgency/counter-terrorism operation in the mountainous, rural scenario under UN mandate," the ministry said in a statement.

Galwan martyr Colonel Santosh Babu's statue unveiled in Suryapet

Colonel Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar regiment, was among 20 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the fierce hand-to-hand combat on June 15 last year in the Galwan Valley, an incident that marked one of the most serious military conflicts between the two sides in decades.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh felicitates Indian Army Captain Soiba Maningba Rangnamei for Galwan bravery

The CM felicitated Capt Rangnamei of 16 Bihar Regiment at his official residence here on Tuesday and said "the state as a whole honours your courage which you have shown against the enemy."

'Galwan heroes' likely to be honoured posthumously on Republic Day

Col Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar regiment, was among 20 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the fierce hand-to-hand combat on June 15 in the Galwan Valley, an incident that marked one of the most serious military conflicts between the two sides in decades.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat celebrates Diwali with Army, ITBP jawans

"Our Army and paramilitary force personnel work in difficult circumstances at the borders, living away from their families. It is because of them that the entire country sleeps peacefully," he said. He especially praised women officers for doing their duty bravely in such difficult border areas, saying they were an inspiration for all.

PM Modi begins Bihar campaign on Friday, will back Nitish Kumar as CM

Modi begins his campaign on Friday from Sasaram, Gaya, and Bhagalpur with Kumar sharing the stage. The BJP is keen to send a message of sizable turnouts to the Opposition, after RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s recent rallies created a buzz, although the party would not want to violate Covid-19 protocols, those in the know told ET.

BJP-JD(U) alliance as 'superhit' as opening pair of Sachin-Sehwag in cricket: Rajnath Singh at Bihar poll rally

Calling the BJP-JD(U) partnership in Bihar as "superhit" as the opening pair of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag in cricket, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said one can debate on the quantum of development done by Nitish Kumar, but no one can point a finger at the chief minister on the issue of corruption.

Army builds memorial in Ladakh for soldiers killed in Galwan Valley clash

The memorial, located at Post 120 in eastern Ladakh and inaugurated earlier this week, mentions the heroics of the 'Gallants of Galwan' under operation 'Snow Leopard' and the way they evicted the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops from the area while inflicting "heavy casualties" on them in "hand-to-hand combat".

Rahul Gandhi, Bihar Congress Chief mum on missed alliance deadline

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday urged around 1,000 Congress delegates from Bihar in a virtual meeting to fight the upcoming assembly elections on a positive agenda by 'exposing the failures' of the Modi government and the Nitish Kumar regime.

1 Bihar to replace 16 Bihar regiment at Galwan Valley

The gallant 16 Bihar Regiment, which put up a strong fight at Galwan valley during the skirmish with Chinese troops on June 15, is moving out from its forward location to a peacetime station, having completed its tenure in eastern Ladakh.

Colonel Babu got hit in the head: A detailed account of the brawl at Galwan with Chinese soldiers

The Indian patrol party was attacked by a large Chinese force that had gathered in the dark of the night.

‘Batman, not bats’: Jibe at China in Army’s Bihar Regiment tribute

A video tweeted by Army’s Northern Command late Saturday to celebrate Bihar Regiment’s battle history appeared to take a dig at China with the legend: “Born to fight. They do what they do. They are not the bats. They are the Batman.” Without making any reference to the June 15 clash, the video included pictures of the three soldiers from the Regiment who were killed in action.

PMO issues clarification over Modi's comments that no one entered Indian territory

The clarification states that the Prime Minister was clear that no transgression at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) would be allowed and it would be firmly dealt with.

PM Modi launches employment scheme for migrant workers affected by coronavirus lockdown

Launching the 'Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan', Modi said there are some people who might not appreciate efforts of villagers in the fight against coronavirus but he applauds them for their efforts. The way villages have fought coronavirus has taught a big lesson to the cities, he added.

China refused to release Indian soldiers initially

The refusal to release the captives was a departure from precedents. Soldiers taken into custody during clashes along the LAC are returned at the earliest opportunity, as per border patrolling protocol. For example, after a standoff at Chumar in 2013, a Chinese officer who fell off acliff was rescued by the Indian Army.

Galwan crisis: After three day ordeal, ten captured Indian Army soldiers released by China

The soldiers, which include four officers, walked back on Thursday evening after the third round of talks led to a breakthrough. Sources said that over the past days, details of the missing soldiers were shared by the Chinese side and India was assured that they would not be harmed.

Col Santosh Babu had taken charge of army’s 16 Bihar Unit in December

Even as the Chinese troops were ready to leave, they suddenly started assaulting Indian soldiers. Babu and other soldiers were hit with iron poles and stones. Indian army men retaliated and beat up some PLA soldiers, with the unarmed combat continuing for several hours.