Indian Army Lacks 7912 officers and 90640 soldiers : Defence Ministry
While the Indian Army is facing a shortage of over 7,900 officers, more than 90,000 vacancies for soldiers including junior commissioned officers are also lying vacant, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said in a written reply to the query raised the Rajya Sabha. The Navy, which is considered third in terms of the size among all the three defense forces, stands second in terms of manpower shortages as it is short of 1,190 officers and 11,927 sailors in its ranks. Bhatt informed that the Army was short of 7,912 officers and 90,640 soldiers in its ranks and efforts
Jammu and Kashmir: President Kovind talks to soldiers
President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday interacted with soldiers at the Army’s 15 Corps headquarters here and lauded them for fighting terrorism and maintaining peace in Jammu and Kashmir. He also praised the high morale of the soldiers and their extraordinary courage and professionalism. The President’s Office tweeted, ‘President Kovind visited the headquarters of 15th Corps in Srinagar. The President interacted with the soldiers and praised them for maintaining peace, fighting terrorism and protecting the borders. It said that he also lauded the women officers in the armed forces for serving the nation in various capacities. In a message in
Indian and Russia Army Joint Exercise Named INDRA begins from Aug 1
The armies of India and Russia will take part in the 13-day exercise Indra-21 in the Russian city of Volgograd from August 1. The Indian Army said on Tuesday that 250 soldiers of both the countries will participate in this 12th edition of the joint exercise. Defense cooperation between the two countries will be further strengthened and the old friendship of both will be stronger than before. In the joint military exercise, both the armies will practice counter-terrorism operations under the directions of the United Nations. This will further strengthen the confidence of the soldiers to take on the international
Chinese PLA is stationed near Pangong Lake ! Satellite Images Expose Chinese Lie
Another picture of China’s deception has come to the fore regarding the border dispute. It has been found in the latest satellite pictures that the Chinese Army is not far behind the disputed site. Which means that China can repeat the old story at any time. About six months ago, there was an agreement between India and China to withdraw the army from the Pangong Lake area and not to patrol. After this, China shifted the army from Finger 4 of Pangong Lake and deployed it behind Finger 8. Now satellite images have revealed that the Chinese army is present
BSF To Test Anti-Drone System At Border Area
Border Security Force (BSF) has asked the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to bring prototype anti-drone systems to Jammu and Punjab sectors for real-time testing. Earlier this month, the anti-drone system was successfully test-fired under controlled conditions at the DRDO facility in Kolar, Karnataka before BSF officers and security agencies. Pakistan-based Islamist and Khalistani terror groups are using unmanned drones to supply arms, explosives and ammunition across the western borders to their terror networks within India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Here, today the security forces have got a big success in Jammu and Kashmir. Here in
Lt. Amogh Bapat Dies In Himachal Landslide
Nine people have died in a landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district. In this, two youths from Korba and Janjgir-Champa districts of Chhattisgarh are also included. Amogh Bapat, who lived in Korba, was a lieutenant officer in the Indian Navy and was posted in Andaman and Nicobar these days. He had come to Korba on leave and a week ago both the friends had left for Shimla. Amog Bapat was appointed in the Navy about four years ago. His father Prashant Bapat is posted as Superintending Engineer in Hasdeo Thermal Power Plant Expansion Project of Chhattisgarh State Electricity Company. Amogh
Navy will soon get another weapon to keep China under control, INS Vikrant’s basin trial successful
The basin trials of the country’s first giant indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant have been successful. Now the ship will be launched for deep sea trials in the first week of August. Cochin Shipyard and Navy have intensified preparations for this. These tests will be done in the Indian Ocean. After this, there is a plan to deploy it near the Chinese sea border, so that any challenge from China can be given a befitting reply. According to Navy sources, INS Vikrant is now fully ready and only a few formal trials are left before its deployment in service. When
Major Pankaj Pandey Gets Martyred While Saving Fellow Soldier
Major Pankaj Pandey, who fell into the ditch while trying to save his companion, died in a Guwahati hospital late on Thursday night. The news of Major’s death caused a wave of mourning in his home and district. On Saturday, the Major was cremated with military honors in Lekhapani, Assam. Pankaj Pandey, the eldest son of businessman Awadhesh Pandey, a resident of Maholiya Shivpar, adjacent to the city of Hardoi, was a Major in the army. At present, his posting was in Tambola, Arunachal Pradesh. Family members said that Pankaj was reported to have suffered serious injuries in the accident
Army Soldier Krishna Vaidya martyred during operation in Krishna Ghati sector
An army soldier has been martyred in the Krishna Ghati sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The name of the jawan is Krishna Vaidya (Sepoy Krishna Vaidya), who made his supreme sacrifice on Friday 23 July while fulfilling his duty towards the country. The jawan attained martyrdom while on operational duty. The Indian Army remembered the bravery of its jawan by tweeting. Let us tell you that during an army operation, Sepoy Krishna was hit by a landmine. Despite the continuing ceasefire on the border, Pakistan is not deterring from its antics. After expressing condolences to the family of the jawan
Raigarh Landslide : NDRF-Army Team At Rescue Work
12 people have died in a landslide in Mirgaon of Patan taluka of Satara. It is being told that all these people died due to being buried under the soil. NDRF team has been dispatched to the spot and injured people have been sent to other place for treatment by boat. A total of 35 people have died in the landslide incident in Raigad district of Maharashtra. Let us inform that there was an incident of landslide in Taliya village of Mahad tehsil of Raigad yesterday (July 22) evening. So far 15 people have also been evacuated from here, while