RAJPUTANA RIFLES
President Murmu rejects mercy plea of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Arif convicted in Red Fort attack case
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Arif alias Ashfaq, convicted in the 24-year-old Red Fort attack case, marking her second rejection of a mercy plea since taking office. The Supreme Court had previously upheld Arif's death sentence in November 2022, emphasizing the attack's threat to India's unity and sovereignty.
India, Japan hold joint military exercise at Rajasthan's Mahajan Field Firing Range
The India-Japan joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' concluded at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The exercise involved India's Rajputana Rifles battalion and 40 soldiers from Japan, aiming to enhance military cooperation and capabilities for joint operations in semi-urban environments under the UN mandate. The exercise comprised combat conditioning, tactical training, and a closing ceremony featuring an armament display and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' exhibitions, highlighting India's industrial potential.
Uphold gallant traditions of Indian Armed Forces: Arunachal Governor to Army personnel
Parnaik said that facilities must be shared amongst the stakeholders, while acknowledging that villagers in the state have very cordial relations with armed forces at the border. The governor assured the villagers of Taksing to give top priority to road connectivity and exhorted them to plan and build up for the future by developing infrastructure, tourist attractions and community halls and become 'Atma Nirbhar'.
Army contingent departs for Russia to participate in counter-terrorism meet
A contingent of 32 soldiers from the Indian Army's 14 Rajputana Rifles has left for Russia to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus Expert Working Group on Counter Terrorism. The Counter Terrorism Field Training Exercise (FTX) 2023 will take place from September 25-30.
Balancing Act: India to send military contingents for 'Yudh Abhyas' in US & Russia
The move comes as the US announced an arms package to support Ukraine against Russia. India's participation in the 'Yudh Abhyas' exercise in Alaska is a significant bilateral endeavor, while it will also engage in a multi-nation counter-terrorism drill in Russia, where China is participating. India's strategic alignment concerns arise from Russia and China's alliance and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Never trust your enemy, be it Pak or China: Ex-Army chief Gen Ved Malik's message for armed forces
For Gen Malik, it was a case of once bitten twice shy, as he recalled the Lahore Declaration that was signed between India and Pakistan in February 1999 and ratified by the parliaments of both countries under which they had an added responsibility towards avoiding nuclear race, as well as both non-conventional and conventional conflicts.
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Banquet dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron held many special gestures for PM Modi
July 14 marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, during the French Revolution, which symbolizes the democratic values of 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity', the central theme of both the Indian and French constitutions. The PM during his France visit also held a meeting with French President Macron and reviewed the full range of ties.
Woman pilot to lead IAF's marching contingent at Bastille Day parade
A woman helicopter pilot, Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy, will lead the 68-member Indian Air Force contingent at the Bastille Day parade in Paris next week that will be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the guest of honour. A 269-member tri-services contingent of the Indian armed forces has left for Paris to participate in the parade, with four Rafale fighter jets of the IAF also taking part in the flypast over the Champs Elysees.
Indian tri-services contingent leaves for French Bastille Day Parade
The Indian Army contingent comprising of 77 marching personnel and 38 members of the Band is being led by Captain Aman Jagtap. Indian Navy contingent is being led by Commander Vrat Baghel and the Indian Air Force contingent by Wing Commander Sudha Reddy. The Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force will also form part of the flypast during the parade.
Cambodian military commander meets Rajnath, Jaishankar and Gen Pande
Commander of Royal Cambodian Army Lt General Hun Manet on Friday met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande with a focus on ways to boost bilateral defence and military cooperation.
Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra gets Param Vishisht Seva Medal
The President approved awards of 384 gallantry and other defence decorations on the eve of 73rd Republic Day celebrations, which includes 12 Shaurya Chakras.
Neeraj Chopra to be awarded with Param Vashistha Seva Medal on Republic Day
Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal for India in Javelin Throw event at the Tokyo Olympics. The Haryana lad is only the second Indian individual after Abhinav Bindra to win an Olympic gold.
How the army plans to correct its male-only Mission Olympics programme by inducting women
The Mission — under which there are five training nodes and a state-of-the-art Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune that gives training in 11 disciplines — was conceptualised to encourage young talent by allowing them to devote all their time and energy on their sport of choice, without the burden and distraction of looking for an alternative career and an assured income when they are past their prime and the playing years are over.
Lt Gen Sanjeev Kumar Sharma to be new deputy chief strategic planning in Army
The DCOAS(Strategy) was created as part of mega reforms in the Army headquarters, nearly three years after its need was felt during the 73-day Doklam standoff with the Chinese military in the Sikkim sector.
Beating Retreat ceremony to have 'Swarnim Vijay' composition marking 50 years of India's victory over Pakistan
A total of 60 buglers, 17 trumpeters and 60 drummers will participate in this year's Beating Retreat ceremony which will be performed by the bands of the Army , Navy and Indian Air Force (IAF) along with the mass formation of bands of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Delhi Police.
Lt Gen KJS Dhillon to take charge as DG DIA, DCIDS
The 57-year-old Lt Gen Dhillon, who is from the 1983 batch of the Indian Military Academy, recently handed over the charge of XV Corps to Lt Gen B S Raju. It is a department that comes under the Chief of Defence Staff in the newly created Department of Military Affairs.
Terror launch pads in PoK 'full', but our response hard & punishing: Lt Gen Dhillon
Lt Gen Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon, who has been heading the strategic command of the XV corps, is confident that Pak would not succeed in its attempts to push terrorists in the Valley. He said peace in the Valley has been "cemented by security forces in coordination with various stakeholders including opinion-makers and mentors of the civil society".
President approves 132 Gallantry awards
President Ram Nath Kovind, who is also the Supreme Commander of the armed forces, has approved 132 awards to armed forces personnel and members of the paramilitary forces.
Army ‘modifying’measures to counter IED menace in J&K: Lt Gen Ranbir Singh
Singh also said that there are about 16 terrorist camps in PoK and the army has been receiving regular inputs of terrorists attempting to infiltrate into India to carry out attacks.
Joint Indo-UK military exercise focusing on inter-operability
As many as 120 troops from each army are participating in the exercise which is focused on achieving better military- to-military cooperation and inter-operability, defence sources said.
After quad, India and Australia hold first meet on strategic, defence ties
While India already has a '2+2 dialogue' with Japan, it has also agreed to start a two-by-two ministerial dialogue to enhance "peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region".
Father martyred in Kargil war, son joins same battalion
Hitesh Kumar was just six years old when his father, a lance naik in the 2nd Battalion of Rajputana Rifles, was killed at Tololing, in Kargil, on the night of June 12, 1999. When he heard the news, he swore that when he grew up, he would join the Army.
Vijay Goel celebrates Diwali with soldiers in Delhi
Goel was also joined by young volunteers from the Nehru Yuva Kendra in large numbers to cheer and greet the jawans with greeting cards, giving a boost to Modi's idea of #Sandesh2Soldiers.
First battalion of Third Gorkha Rifles to complete 200 years on April
Comprising not just the gritty Gorkhas, but also men from Kumaon and Garhwal regions, Sir Robert Colquhuon had raised the regiment on April 24, 1815 in Uttaranchal's Almora.
Army chief to visit Lance Naik Sudhakar's family on Jan 18
Army chief General Bikram Singh to visit the family members of martyr Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh at his native Dadhiya village in MP on January 18.
No resolution at Indo-Pak Flag meeting
There was no discussion on restoration of cross-LoC trade and travel that remains suspended since January 10.
We will retaliate: Army chief General Bikram Singh
Border tensions between India and Pakistan have risen sharply since Pakistani soldiers killed and mutilated two Indian soldiers in Poonch.
Pakistan again violates ceasefire in Poonch sector
Pakistan said it lost one soldier in the exchange of fire, while claiming that the provocation took place from Indian side.
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