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Indian Army Physical Requirements: Fitness, Vision And Health Standards Explained
- Sunday November 2, 2025
- Education | Edited by Sahil Behl
Indian Army Physical Requirements: Tattoos are generally prohibited except on the inner forearm, dental health and psychological evaluations are mandatory during selection.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Warfare Becoming Increasingly Non-Kinetic, Non-Contact: Army Chief
- Friday October 31, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said warfare is becoming increasingly "non-kinetic and non-contact" owing to multiple factors and therefore demands a response that requires military strength, and intellectual, technological and moral preparedness.
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www.ndtv.com
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Army Agniveer CEE 2025 Results: Check Expected Date, Official Notification, Phase 2 Requirements
- Tuesday July 22, 2025
- Education | Edited by Lavkesh Singh
Agniveer CEE 2025 Results Date and Time: Candidates can expect the results during the second-to-last or final week of July 2025. Aspirants should monitor joinindianarmy.nic.in closely for the confirmed release schedule.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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TES-54: Indian Army Inviting Applications For Technical Entry Scheme
- Wednesday May 14, 2025
- Education | Edited by Lavkesh Singh
On successful completion of the four-year course, cadets will be granted Permanent Commission in the Indian Army.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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FAQs For Officer Selection In The Indian Army
- Tuesday October 29, 2024
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
The questions posted by candidates cater to the doubts related to educational qualification, documents required, travelling details among others.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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DRDO To Test Shoulder-Fired Air Defence Missiles At High-Altitudes
- Monday June 17, 2024
- India News | Asian News International
Amid the large-scale requirement for shoulder-fired air defence missiles, DRDO is going to carry out trials of the indigenous shoulder-fired air defence missiles before handing them over to the Indian Army for user trials.
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www.ndtv.com
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Shortage Of Officers At Major, Captain Level In Army: Parliament Told
- Friday July 21, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
There is a shortage of officers at the major and captain levels in the army with over 6,800 vacancies, but the available strength is "sufficient" to meet the current operational requirements, Parliament was informed on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com
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"9,000 Crore Budget Already Provided To Indian Industries": Army Chief
- Thursday July 28, 2022
- India News | Asian News International
Emphasising the need for self-reliance and sufficiency in critical defence requirements, the Chief of the Indian Army staff, General Manoj Pande, on Thursday, said that a budget of 9,000 crore has already been given to Indian Defence industries.
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www.ndtv.com
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Future Requirements, New Systems Be Evaluated For Energy Efficiency: Army
- Friday April 23, 2021
- India News | Press Trust of India
Energy efficiency of defence systems and field formations can help reduce the number of troops that are required to support the soldiers serving on the frontline, said Vice Army Chief Lt Gen CP Mohanty on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com
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DRDO Develops Lightweight Bullet-Proof Jacket For Indian Army
- Thursday April 1, 2021
- India News | Press Trust of India
The DRDO has developed a lightweight bullet-proof jacket that weighs 9 kg and meets the qualitative requirements of the Indian Army, the defence ministry said on Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Created By Males, For Males": Supreme Court On Rules For Women In Army
- Thursday March 25, 2021
- India News | Reported by Ashish Kumar Bhargava, Edited by Shylaja Varma
The medical fitness requirement for women to get Permanent Commission in the army is "arbitrary" and "irrational", the Supreme Court said today while pronouncing verdict on petitions filed by around 80 women officers for permanent commission in the army.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Complete Disengagement Process In Ladakh Intricate, Needs Constant Verification": Army
- Thursday July 16, 2020
- India News | Press Trust of India
China and India are committed to "complete disengagement" of troops, and the process is "intricate" that requires "constant verification", the Indian Army said on Thursday after the fourth round of marathon military talks on de-escalation of the situation in eastern Ladakh.
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www.ndtv.com
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Army To Slash Rifles Order To 250,000, A 3rd Of Its Requirement: Report
- Monday June 4, 2018
- India News | N. C. Bipindra, Bloomberg
The Indian Army will place an order for only 250,000 modern assault rifles -- just a third of its total requirement -- driven by budgetary constraints and the need to speed up deliveries, a person with knowledge of the matter said.
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www.ndtv.com
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After 9-Year Wait, Indian Soldiers To Finally Get Bulletproof Jackets
- Tuesday April 10, 2018
- India News | Written by Vishnu Som
Nine years after it first made a request for more than 1.86 lakh bulletproof jackets, the government today signed a major 'Make in India' contract which will see the army finally acquire the life-saving kit its soldiers desperately require during operations.
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www.ndtv.com
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Present Environment May Require Us To Fight 'Short, Swift War': Air Chief BS Dhanoa
- Sunday October 8, 2017
- India News | NDTV News Desk
The Indian Air Force is prepared to fight a "short and swift war" at a short notice, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said today. "The nature of conflict in the present geo-political environment may require us to fight a short and swift war for which we need to be alert and prepared to fight on a short notice," he said, speaking at the 85th Air Force Da...
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Army Physical Requirements: Fitness, Vision And Health Standards Explained
- Sunday November 2, 2025
- Education | Edited by Sahil Behl
Indian Army Physical Requirements: Tattoos are generally prohibited except on the inner forearm, dental health and psychological evaluations are mandatory during selection.
-
www.ndtv.com/education
-
Warfare Becoming Increasingly Non-Kinetic, Non-Contact: Army Chief
- Friday October 31, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said warfare is becoming increasingly "non-kinetic and non-contact" owing to multiple factors and therefore demands a response that requires military strength, and intellectual, technological and moral preparedness.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Army Agniveer CEE 2025 Results: Check Expected Date, Official Notification, Phase 2 Requirements
- Tuesday July 22, 2025
- Education | Edited by Lavkesh Singh
Agniveer CEE 2025 Results Date and Time: Candidates can expect the results during the second-to-last or final week of July 2025. Aspirants should monitor joinindianarmy.nic.in closely for the confirmed release schedule.
-
www.ndtv.com/education
-
TES-54: Indian Army Inviting Applications For Technical Entry Scheme
- Wednesday May 14, 2025
- Education | Edited by Lavkesh Singh
On successful completion of the four-year course, cadets will be granted Permanent Commission in the Indian Army.
-
www.ndtv.com/education
-
FAQs For Officer Selection In The Indian Army
- Tuesday October 29, 2024
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
The questions posted by candidates cater to the doubts related to educational qualification, documents required, travelling details among others.
-
www.ndtv.com/education
-
DRDO To Test Shoulder-Fired Air Defence Missiles At High-Altitudes
- Monday June 17, 2024
- India News | Asian News International
Amid the large-scale requirement for shoulder-fired air defence missiles, DRDO is going to carry out trials of the indigenous shoulder-fired air defence missiles before handing them over to the Indian Army for user trials.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Shortage Of Officers At Major, Captain Level In Army: Parliament Told
- Friday July 21, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
There is a shortage of officers at the major and captain levels in the army with over 6,800 vacancies, but the available strength is "sufficient" to meet the current operational requirements, Parliament was informed on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com
-
"9,000 Crore Budget Already Provided To Indian Industries": Army Chief
- Thursday July 28, 2022
- India News | Asian News International
Emphasising the need for self-reliance and sufficiency in critical defence requirements, the Chief of the Indian Army staff, General Manoj Pande, on Thursday, said that a budget of 9,000 crore has already been given to Indian Defence industries.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Future Requirements, New Systems Be Evaluated For Energy Efficiency: Army
- Friday April 23, 2021
- India News | Press Trust of India
Energy efficiency of defence systems and field formations can help reduce the number of troops that are required to support the soldiers serving on the frontline, said Vice Army Chief Lt Gen CP Mohanty on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com
-
DRDO Develops Lightweight Bullet-Proof Jacket For Indian Army
- Thursday April 1, 2021
- India News | Press Trust of India
The DRDO has developed a lightweight bullet-proof jacket that weighs 9 kg and meets the qualitative requirements of the Indian Army, the defence ministry said on Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com
-
"Created By Males, For Males": Supreme Court On Rules For Women In Army
- Thursday March 25, 2021
- India News | Reported by Ashish Kumar Bhargava, Edited by Shylaja Varma
The medical fitness requirement for women to get Permanent Commission in the army is "arbitrary" and "irrational", the Supreme Court said today while pronouncing verdict on petitions filed by around 80 women officers for permanent commission in the army.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Complete Disengagement Process In Ladakh Intricate, Needs Constant Verification": Army
- Thursday July 16, 2020
- India News | Press Trust of India
China and India are committed to "complete disengagement" of troops, and the process is "intricate" that requires "constant verification", the Indian Army said on Thursday after the fourth round of marathon military talks on de-escalation of the situation in eastern Ladakh.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Army To Slash Rifles Order To 250,000, A 3rd Of Its Requirement: Report
- Monday June 4, 2018
- India News | N. C. Bipindra, Bloomberg
The Indian Army will place an order for only 250,000 modern assault rifles -- just a third of its total requirement -- driven by budgetary constraints and the need to speed up deliveries, a person with knowledge of the matter said.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
After 9-Year Wait, Indian Soldiers To Finally Get Bulletproof Jackets
- Tuesday April 10, 2018
- India News | Written by Vishnu Som
Nine years after it first made a request for more than 1.86 lakh bulletproof jackets, the government today signed a major 'Make in India' contract which will see the army finally acquire the life-saving kit its soldiers desperately require during operations.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Present Environment May Require Us To Fight 'Short, Swift War': Air Chief BS Dhanoa
- Sunday October 8, 2017
- India News | NDTV News Desk
The Indian Air Force is prepared to fight a "short and swift war" at a short notice, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said today. "The nature of conflict in the present geo-political environment may require us to fight a short and swift war for which we need to be alert and prepared to fight on a short notice," he said, speaking at the 85th Air Force Da...
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www.ndtv.com