Indian forces in UN peacekeeping mission can handle complexities: Army chief

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 23:08

Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh Tuesday said forces under UN peacekeeping missions can face complexities in the conflict zone.

India procures over 29,000 AK-47s

Last Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012, 11:27

AK-47s continue to be the preferred assault weapon for the country`s paramilitary forces deployed to neutralise terrorists and Maoists.

Indian forces to join in Military World Games

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 20:54

A contingent of 149 services personnel will represent the Indian armed forces at the Military World Games at Rio-de-Janeiro in Brazil starting Saturday.

Dog breed that sniffed Osama to help Indian forces

Last Updated: Sunday, May 8, 2011, 12:09

Cousins of the special breed canines, which assisted the elite US Navy SEALs in sniffing out Osama bin Laden, will now help Indian security forces in `find and fix` anti-Naxal operations in dense forests and difficult terrains.

Dhaka seeks talks to end firing by Indian forces

Last Updated: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 13:34

Dhaka wants talks with New Delhi over what it says are unprovoked firing by Indian border guards on Bangladeshi citizens.

Forces capable and confident of taking on terror threats: Kapoor

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 17:45

With intelligence agencies warning terrorist attacks on military installations in Jammu and Kashmir, Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on Tuesday said security forces are "capable and confident" of taking on such threats.