Pakistan says Indian Army chief Gen Bikram Singh`s remarks `provocative`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 00:11

Hours after Indian Army chief Gen Bikram Singh warned against any ceasefire violations on the LoC, the Pakistani military on Monday said such "provocative" statements were counterproductive.

Army chief warns Pakistan, says forces needed in J&K

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 13:25

Amidst tensions on the border with Pakistan, Army Chief General Bikram Singh rejected allegations that the Indian Army was not retaliating strongly during ceasefire violations by its South Asian neighbour.

Infiltration attempt foiled in Poonch sector in J&K

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 12:59

Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid in the Poonch Sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

Army jawan found dead under mysterious circumstances in UP

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 12:14

An Army jawan, deployed on duty at Fazalpur here, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances, police said on Monday.

VK Singh to appear before J&K LC panel on Jan 22: Chairman

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 21:24

Former army chief VK Singh, who did not turn up before a Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council privileges committee Thursday, will appear before it on January 22, complying with fresh summons issued in connection with his alleged remarks against leaders from the state.

Army`s investiture ceremony in Jodhpur on January 15

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 21:21

Indian Army`s Southern Command will this year celebrate its Investiture Ceremony in Jodhpur, where the command`s one formation is based, a defence spokesperson said here on Friday.

Army kills guerrilla in gunfight on Kashmir highway

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 12:52

One separatist guerrilla was killed late Tuesday by Army troops when guerrillas fired upon their vehicle on the Jammu-Srinagar highway in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, authorities said Wednesday.

Ultras, Army troopers trade fire in Pulwama, none hurt

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 20:52

Militants fired at an Army patrol on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway in south Kashmir on Tuesday evening, drawing retaliation from the soldiers.

Boy falls in borewell in Churu, Army launches rescue operations

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 12:01

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy fell into a 200-feet deep borewell in Rajasthan`s Churu district following which Army personnel were pressed into service to rescue the trapped child.

Arvind Kejriwal distances himself from Prashant Bhushan`s remark on Kashmir referendum

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 13:41

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday expressed his displeasure over his party colleague Prashant Bhushan`s controversial suggestion for a referendum in Jammu and Kashmir to decide whether the people want the Army to handle security in the region.

CBI likely to close PE on VK Singh`s bribe complaint

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 20:21

Over 18 months after receiving a complaint, CBI may close a preliminary enquiry into former Army Chief Gen VK Singh`s complaint that he was allegedly offered a bribe of Rs.14 crore by a retired Lt Gen to clear a tranche of sub-standard vehicles for use of the force.

Sending force for UN: HC pulls up Centre for flouting policy

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 16:45

The Delhi High Court has pulled up the Centre for failing to abide by the policy for selection of persons below officer rank (PBOR) of the Indian Army for being sent on a United Nations mission or an overseas tenure.