Indian Armed Forces
(Search results - 43)Not For Women OnlyFeb 17, 2020, 3:16 PM IST
SC Busts Gender Stereotypes, Orders Permanent Commission For Women Army Officers
The Supreme Court today directed the Centre to grant permanent commission to all women officers in the Army within three months, terming the Centre's argument of physiological limitations and social norms for denying them command posts "disturbing". Let’s find out more about this watershed moment in Indian Army, in this episode of Not For Women Only with Sunita Iyer.
Not For Women OnlyJan 22, 2020, 3:55 PM IST
Women CRPF Daredevils Gear Up For Republic Day Parade
An all-woman bikers contingent of the CRPF will make its debut and showcase daredevil stunts at the January 26 Republic Day parade at Rajpath. The 65-member team will display its acrobatic skills on 350cc Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles towards the end of the over 90-minute-long parade. It will be the first time that these women bikers are going to be a part of the Republic Day parade. Let’s find out more in this episode of Not For Women Only with Sunita Iyer.
India UntoldJan 20, 2020, 5:59 PM IST
This Engineer Built The Airstrip That Saved Ladakh From Pakistan
We all know that the Indian Armed Forces played a crucial role in securing Jammu and Kashmir from the grasp of the marauding Pakistani tribal raiders in 1948-49, but how many of you know that our forces wouldn’t have been able to secure the Ladakh region if it wasn’t for a British-trained engineer Sonam Norbu. Let’s find out more about the forgotten engineer who built the airstrip that saved Ladakh from the clutches of Pakistan in this episode of India Untold with Sunita Iyer.
India UntoldJan 16, 2020, 3:40 PM IST
Shershaah Of Kargil: The Story Of Indian Army Legend Captain Vikram Batra
It’s been more than 20 years since the Indian Armed Forces won the gritty and decisive war against Pakistan in Kargil. However, the unparalleled courage and sacrifice of the heroes are still etched in the collective memory of the country. Among the many bravehearts was a man who went on to become the face of every young Indian soldier. Captain Vikram Batra, popularly known as the legendary Shershaah of Kargil. In this episode of India Untold with Sunita Iyer, let’s revisit the story of Param Vir Chakra Vikram Batra, the unbelievably courageous soldier whose actions in the battlefield transcended heroism.
SecurityDec 31, 2019, 7:18 PM IST
IndiaDec 26, 2019, 3:29 PM IST
IndiaDec 16, 2019, 10:52 AM IST
Vijay Diwas: History created by Indian Armed Forces would remain inscribed in golden letters, says PM Modi
Taking to Twitter, on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The history that was made by our Armed Forces in 1971 war will remain inscribed in golden letters."
IndiaNov 18, 2019, 11:59 AM IST
IndiaNov 11, 2019, 7:29 PM IST
IndiaOct 24, 2019, 6:21 PM IST
ViewsOct 23, 2019, 3:07 PM IST
Sending shivers down Pakistan’s spine: Indian Army continues to break backbone of terrorism
The Indian Army has gone after the top commanders in the Valley and not just some run of the mill foot soldiers. The Indian armed forces’ aim seems to be to break the spine of terrorism lodged up in the Pakistan looking to infiltrate India
ViewsOct 22, 2019, 11:08 AM IST
A much needed free hand to the Armed Forces has done wonders to its morale
The manner in which the Indian armed forces have been operating in retaliation to unprovoked firing and in its attempts at thwarting terror and infiltration cold only mean that the government has given the Indian Army a free hand.
IndiaOct 19, 2019, 10:57 AM IST
54 players of Indian Armed Forces to take part in 7th World Military Games in China
With an objective to improve its previous records, 54 players of the Indian Armed Forces' sports contingent-- Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy are participating in the nine-day long Military Olympics
IndiaAug 20, 2019, 6:59 PM IST
Pakistani commando who tortured Abhinandan Varthaman killed in LOC firing
A Pakistani commando, who was behind the capture of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman when his IAF jet crashed in Pakistani territory in February this year, had reportedly been killed in LoC firing by Indian armed forces
IndiaAug 19, 2019, 7:20 PM IST
Shehla Rashid levels grave allegations against Indian armed forces, ends up with egg on her face
Shehla Rashid is in the eye of a storm again as she, in a series of tweets, alleged that the Indian armed forces were ill-treating people in the Kashmir valley