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Army may shift Agnipath recruitment rallies from Punjab to other states

The letter from Army to state authorities states that if the local authorities do not provide all the facilities to recruiters, they may cancel the rallies or shift them to other states

QRSAM: Indian Army clears quick reaction surface-to-air missile system

The QRSAM system is unique in its ability to operate on the move, searching for and tracking enemy targets; and then fire on a short halt

Agnipath scheme: Female recruitment for military police to begin on Nov 1

The online registration for female candidates to apply opened up on Wednesday, August 10 and shall remain open till September 7, 2022

India, US joint special forces exercise begins in Himachal's Bakloh

A joint exercise between the special forces of India and the US began in Himachal Pradesh's Bakloh. The drill aims to improve inter-operability between the special forces of both the countries

Allahabad HC quashes PCS Exam 2021 results over reservation to ex-armymen

Allahabad HC quashed results of PCS (Preliminary) Examination 2021 and directed the UP Public Service Commission to issue fresh results after giving benefit of 5 per cent reservation to ex-servicemen

Honey-trapped Army jawan sent to two-day police remand in Jaipur

Honey-trapped Army jawan, who was arrested for sharing confidential documents and videos of his regiment's war exercise with Pakistan agents, has been sent to two-day police remand by the court

Army initiates pre-training for Agnipath aspirants in J-K's Poonch

A large number of youths from surrounding villages of the Mendhar are attending the training, the officials said.

Army to hold Agniveer recruitment rally in Thane from Sep 20 onwards

An Army recruitment rally under the new Agnipath scheme will be held at Mumbra in Maharashtra's Thane city from September 20 to October 10 to recruit Agniveers in various categories

Agnipath: Army will hold recruitment rallies in UP from next month

The Army will hold recruitment rallies under the newly announced Agnipath scheme in Uttar Pradesh from next month, a spokesperson said on Thursday.

Army recruitment rally under Agnipath scheme to be held in Maharashtra

The recruitment rally is being conducted for Agniveer General Duty, Agniveer Technical, Agniveer Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical and Agniveer Tradesman categories

Agnipath scheme: A burgeoning pension bill is the govt's big headache

Pension is growing faster than the salaries of state employees, accounted for a third of revenue expenditure by armed forces in 2013-14 and 2020-21

Rajasthan govt passes resolution seeking withdrawal of Agnipath scheme

The resolution was passed unanimously during a meeting held at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's residence here, a release said.

Tour of Duty: With Agnipath scheme, a chance for youth to join armed forces

Under the 'Agnipath' scheme, 17.5 to 21-year-olds will be recruited for four years as 'Agniveers' and will get an opportunity to join the regular cadre at the end of this period

Iconic rifle, helmet at India Gate shifted to National War Memorial

The iconic rifle and the soldier's war helmet, which were part of the Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate, were moved to the National War Memorial on Friday. The defence ministry said the armed Forces "shifted the inverted rifle and the helmet from India Gate, which was the symbol of fallen soldiers of 1971 war, to Param Yodha Sthal at National War Memorial". It said the rifle and the helmet were installed in the midst of busts of Param Vir Chakra awardees. "With this ceremony, the integration of the memorial of fallen soldiers of 1971 war with National War Memorial has been completed," the ministry said in a statement. The ceremony was led by the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) Air Marshal BR Krishna and attended by Adjutant General equivalents from the three services. The Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate was merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial (NWM) in January. The NWM is around 400 metres away from the

Last rites of ex-COAS Gen Rodrigues held with full military honours in Goa

The final rites of former Chief of Army Staff General SF Rodrigues were held with full military honours in Panaji in Goa on Monday.

Former Army chief J J Singh joins BJP ahead of the Punjab Assembly polls

The former army chief had left the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in 2018

Oldest US veteran of WWII, Lawrence N. Brooks, dies at 112

Brooks, born on Sept. 12, 1909, was known for his good-natured sense of humor, positivity and kindness

Armed Forces face shortage of 9,362 officers, 113,193 personnel: Centre

In the Indian Army, 7,476 posts of officers and 97,177 posts of junior commissioned officers and other ranks are vacant

Major Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar takes charge as GOC of Army's Vajr Division

Major General Abhijit S Pendharkar on Sunday took over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the elite Vajr Division of the Army, a defence spokesperson said here. He succeeds Major General VMB Krishnan, who was appointed as Commandant of the Counter-Insurgency Jungle Warfare School, Vairengte, according to the spokesperson. Maj Gen Pendharkar was commissioned on June 9, 1990, from IMA, Dehradun into the 6th Battalion of the Assam Regiment, the spokesperson said. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, the GOC has attended all important career courses including Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Higher Command Course and National Defence College. He has an MSc in Strategic Studies and Master of Philosophy to his credit, he said. He also has vast operational experience having served in intense counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations in the northeast and Jammu and Kashmir. For his distinguished service, Maj Gen Pendharkar was awarded GOC-in

Nagaland CM condemns 'killing of civilians', announces SIT probe

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Sunday ordered a high-level probe into the reported killings of civilians by security forces in Oting village in the Mon district of the state.In a tweet this morning, the chief minister informed about the "unfortunate incident" that led to the "killing of civilians" in the village while appealing for calm."The unfortunate incident leading to killing of civilians at Oting, Mon is highly condemnable. Condolences to the bereaved families & speedy recovery of those injured. High level SIT will investigate & justice delivered as per the law of the land. Appeal for peace from all sections," chief minister Rio posted on Twitter.Some Naga youth were reportedly killed in Oting village of Mon district on Saturday when they were allegedly fired at by security forces who suspected them to be terrorists.Reportedly, irked villagers torched vehicles of security forces and some people were reportedly shot when security forces opened fire to control .