Armed Forces

"Return Treasures Seized From Golden Temple During Op Bluestar": Sukhbir Badal To Centre

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Thursday June 6, 2019

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has demanded that the BJP-led government at the centre immediately hand over all the "treasures" allegedly seized from the Golden Temple in Amritsar during Operation Bluestar, ordered by late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984 to flush out Sikh terrorists. It has also sought regular pension for personnel who quit the...

US Army Twitter Question Highlights Toll Of America's Wars

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 29, 2019

Days ahead of an annual holiday when Americans remember those who died while serving in the armed forces, the US Army's Twitter account asked people how their time in the military affected them and received an outpouring of grief.

Months After Balakot Strike, India Launches "Cloud-Proof" Spy Satellite

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Wednesday May 22, 2019

India successfully launched a new "spy satellite" this morning capable of keeping a lookout from space even in cloudy conditions, leaving no room for doubt the next time its armed forces conduct an operation such as the Balakot air strike carried out earlier this year.

Months After Balakot Strike, India Launches "Cloud-Proof" Spy Satellite

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Wednesday May 22, 2019

India launched a new "spy satellite" capable of keeping a lookout from space even in cloudy conditions, leaving no room for doubt the next time its armed forces conduct an operation such as the Balakot air strike earlier this year.

Major General AK Dhingra Appointed 1st Armed Forces Special Ops Commander

India News | ANI | Wednesday May 15, 2019

The Armed Forces Special Operations Division has been set up by the government to undertake joint operations by three services and will have elements from the Army, Navy and the Air Force.

Venezuelan General Tells Military To "Rise Up" Against Nicolas Maduro Regime

World News | Reuters | Monday May 13, 2019

A Venezuelan general called on the country's armed forces on Sunday to rise up against President Nicolas Maduro, who has relied on the backing of the military to hold on to power despite an economic collapse.

For Congress, OROP Means One Rahul, One Priyanka, Says Amit Shah

India News | ANI | Monday May 13, 2019

BJP President Amit Shah asserted at a public rally in Himachal Pradesh's Nahan that the Narendra Modi government not just ensured national security but also brought in One Rank One Pension scheme for the armed forces after it came to power.

"When Armymen Die, They Bleed. Not You, Narendra Modi," Says Rahul Gandhi

India News | ANI | Monday May 6, 2019

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologise for allegedly politicising the armed forces and using the "blood" of the army while campaigning.

Ketogenic Diet Offers Solution To Obesity Problem In Armed Forces: Study

NDTV Food Desk | Monday May 6, 2019

The American study comes against the backdrop of an ever-growing interest in the claimed benefits and impacts of the diet that promises to make your lose weight fast and also curb hunger pangs.

'Uri: The Surgical Strike A Very Special Film For Me,' Says Vicky Kaushal

Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday May 5, 2019

"The way audiences have resonated with the emotion of patriotism, valour and sacrifices of our armed forces has been amazing," said Vicky Kaushal

"Modiji Thinks Air Force, Navy And Army Are His Properties": Rahul Gandhi

India News | Edited by Prionka Jha | Saturday May 4, 2019

Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi today said the former has disrespected armed forces by comparing the surgical strikes in Balakot to video games.

No Violation, Says Poll Body On PM's Appeal To Voters Citing Pulwama Attack

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Wednesday May 1, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not violate the model code of conduct when he appealed to first-time voters in Maharashtra's Latur citing the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama and the air strikes at Pakistan's Balakot, the Election Commission said Wednesday.

Will Move Court Over Poll Body Inaction Against PM, Amit Shah: Congress

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Monday April 29, 2019

The Congress is planning to move court today against the Election Commission's alleged inaction on complaints lodged against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah for repeatedly invoking the armed forces in violation of the Model Code of Conduct

Elections 2019-After Massive Roadshow In Varanasi, PM Talks Of Pulwama, Uri Attack

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday April 26, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- whose one speech at least is under the Election Commission's scanner for alleged politicisation of armed forces - on Thursday invoked the suicide attack in Pulwama and the soldiers who died in it.

Jawa Donates Rs. 1.49 Crore To Armed Forces Flag Day Fund

CarAndBike Team | Thursday April 25, 2019

Jawa Motorcycles raised a sum of Rs. 1,49,25,000 by auctioning 13 new motorcycles from its first batch of production and donated it to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.