In a first, Ladakh civilians get bravery award from Army

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 16:20

For the first time, three civilians from Ladakh region, including a porter in Siachin who saved two soldiers buried in an avalanche, have been honoured by Army with special award for their exemplary courage.

NC, Congress split on arrest warrant against army ex-chief

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 13:55

Serious differences have surfaced between the ruling alliance partners in Jammu and Kashmir over whether an arrest warrant should be issued against former Indian Army chief VK Singh.

Colombia Army kills five more rebels as conflict heats up

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 06:45

Colombian troops killed five FARC guerrillas today in the latest in a succession of military operations that have claimed the lives of 26 leftist rebels since the weekend, a military source said.

Iraq says air strikes `kill 50 militants` in Anbar

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 00:44

Air strikes against militant targets in Iraq`s restive western province of Anbar killed at least 50 militants, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.

Syria`s Aleppo airport reopens after army victories

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 19:39

The airport in restive Aleppo in northern Syria resumed operations after the army recaptured its surrounding areas from rebel fighters.

Eastern Army commander reviews preparedness at Sino-Indian border

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 00:21

Eastern Army Commander Tuesday reviewed the preparedness and security situation of the operational areas in the Sikkim and north Bengal sectors at the Sino-Indian border.

Assam DGP visits troubled Bodo district; meets Army, SSB, CRPF

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 23:33

Following killing of eight people by banned NDFB(S) terrorists, Assam DGP discussed the security scenario of the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts with senior officials from Army, SSB and CRPF.

Turkey rejects jailed ex-Army chief`s plea for release

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 21:57

A Turkish court rejected a request by former Army chief Ilker Basbug, who was convicted last year in a mass trial over an alleged coup plot, to be released from jail.

Gen Singh`s reply to summon not direct: J&K House panel

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 21:45

Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council`s Privileges Committee has said former army chief VK Singh has not given any "direct reply" to its notice.

Army Commander reviews situation at Sino-India border

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

Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen MMS Rai on Tuesday reviewed the preparedness and security situation of operational areas along the Sino-India border in Sikkim, defence sources said.