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03 Jun

Three Soldiers Killed, Lt Col Among Six Missing After Massive Landslide at Army Station in Sikkim

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaIndian Army, Lt Colonel missing, Sikkim landslide, Soldiers Killed Sikkim

Sikkim, June 3, 2025 — Tragedy struck a remote Indian Army station in Sikkim on Tuesday morning when a massive landslide, triggered by incessant rainfall, buried portions of the facility, killing three soldiers and leaving six personnel missing, including a Lieutenant Colonel.According to official sources, the landslide hit the 11th Mile area near the Chungthang sub-division in north Sikkim around 6:15 am. Rescue operations are underway with the assistance of local authorities, the Army’s own teams, and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel. So far, three bodies have been recovered, while search operations for the missing continue despite the challenging…

19 May

Enemies waved White Flag: Indian Army Foils Pakistani Infiltration and Drone Attacks

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGolden Temple, Indian Army, Pakistan

Amritsar (National Times): In a bold display of valor and tactical superiority, Indian Army soldiers revealed details of a fierce cross-border conflict that took place between May 7 and 9, during which Pakistan launched a series of coordinated infiltration attempts and aerial strikes. The most alarming threat came on the night of May 8–9, when Pakistan attempted to target Amritsar’s Golden Temple with kamikaze drones and missiles, all of which were neutralized by India’s air defence systems. “They suddenly fired on us and attempted to infiltrate. We responded swiftly and with accurate firepower. By morning, the enemy was forced to…

18 May

No DGMO Talks Today, No End Date to Ceasefire: Indian Army Clarifies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDGMO talks, India-Pakistan ceasefire, Indian Army, Operation Sindoor

New Delhi, May 18, 2025 — The Indian Army has firmly stated that there are no scheduled talks today between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan, countering reports suggesting otherwise. It also emphasized that the ongoing break in hostilities, agreed upon during the May 12 DGMO-level talks, does not carry any expiry date.The Army's statement comes in response to some media reports claiming that the ceasefire was set to end on May 18. Refuting these claims, an official spokesperson said, “No DGMO talks are scheduled today. As far as the continuation of a break in…

11 May

Army Given Full Operational Authority Under Operation Sindoor After Border Violations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCeasefire Violation, Indian Army, Operation Sindoor, Western Borders

New Delhi, May 11, 2025 — In response to ceasefire and airspace violations during the night of May 10–11, the Indian Army has been granted full operational authority under the ongoing Operation Sindoor, a strategic framework overseeing security measures along the Western Borders.According to an official statement by the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi conducted a detailed review of the border situation with senior Army Commanders deployed in the Western sector. The review followed closely after the DGMO-level talks held on May 10, which had laid down terms for…

13 Feb

Indian Army Reaffirms Ceasefire Along LoC Amid Reports of Cross-Border Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndian Army, Pakistan

New Delhi (National Times): The Indian Army on Thursday clarified that the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) continues to be upheld, despite reports suggesting Pakistani casualties following an alleged Indian retaliation. The Army emphasized that the agreement between the two nations remains in force and that no heavy-caliber weapons have been used in any exchange. Minor Incidents Addressed Through Military Channels In an official statement, the Indian Army acknowledged "stray incidents" of cross-border firing and a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, but assured that these incidents were being handled through established military communication channels. “There has been…

10 Feb

Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Police Nab 8 Militants, Recover 25 Weapons in Joint Operations

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Imphal (Manipur), February 10, 2025: In a major success against insurgent activities in Manipur, the Indian Army, in collaboration with the Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, and other security forces, apprehended eight militants and recovered 25 sophisticated weapons along with large quantities of warlike stores and ammunition. The operations, driven by specific intelligence inputs, were conducted across multiple districts, including Kakching, Thoubal, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, Imphal East, and Chandel.The arrested insurgents are reportedly affiliated with banned militant outfits like the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and the Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF). The cache of recovered weapons includes AK-47 assault rifles, INSAS rifles,…