Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter, now has his own ‘regiment’, and has been conferred with a rare honour for his work in the streaming movie ‘Pippa’. On Sunday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a series of pictures and videos of himself as he was feted with the honorary membership of 45 Cavalry of the Indian Armoured Corps by the armed forces.He also penned a long note in the caption, as he wrote, “The honour of a lifetime to be conferred upon an honorary …
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Phnom Penh, May 17 (IANS) The second edition of the Indian-Cambodia joint military exercise CINBAX-II 2026 has been concluded in Cambodia, marking the successful completion of a two-week-long bilateral defence engagement aimed at enhancing tactical coordination and interoperability between the two forces. The exercise, held between the Indian Army and the Royal Cambodian Army in Cambodia’s Kampong Speu Province, was concluded on May 16.Sharing details of the closing ceremony on Sunday, the India…
Agartala, May 16 (IANS) The Albert Ekka Brigade, under the aegis of the Spear Corps of the Indian Army, conducted a pre-recruitment training programme in Tripura aimed at preparing and mentoring the youth of the Northeastern state for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme. A defence spokesman said that the two-week-long training programme, held from May 4 to May 16, was organised at Salbagan on the outskirts of Agartala to provide structured guidance and training to aspiring candidates seeking r…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Indian Armed Forces on Friday paid rich tributes to Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa on his death anniversary, remembering his exemplary leadership, discipline, and foundational role in shaping a modern Indian Army.The Indian Army posted on X, “Remembering the Legend…Field Marshal KM Cariappa, OBE, the 1st Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, one of India’s most distinguished military leaders.”Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also paid tribute, postin…
Jaipur, May 14 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that any hostile act against India would invite consequences “never witnessed before”.Reaffirming India’s policy of “zero tolerance” against terrorism, he said the country would respond decisively to any threat to its sovereignty and security.Rajnath Singh said India’s national security policy has undergone a historic and comprehensive transformation over the past decade und…
Guwahati, May 13 (IANS) In a major initiative aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness ahead of the monsoon season, the Indian Army and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Wednesday conducted a joint flood relief exercise in Assam’s Jorhat, officials said. The exercise, titled Jal Raksha III, was organised by the Red Shield Gunners under the Spear Corps in coordination with SDRF personnel at Jorhat.Officials said the training programme was designed to enhance coordination, communic…
Washington, May 12 (IANS) The terror facilities in Pakistan, which had suffered a major damage during Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian military last year in the aftermath of the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, are now undergoing large-scale clearing work, with construction materials and supplies visible across the sites, indicating rebuilding activity.Following Operation Sindoor, terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) shifted its key operational bases from Pakistan-occupied…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 to nursing personnel at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, marking International Nurses Day to honour exceptional nursing professionals in India. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda was also present during the occasion.The National Florence Nightingale Award, instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, honours the dedication, compassion, and resilience that define …
Gangtok, May 11 (IANS) In a significant push towards women empowerment and border tourism, the Indian Army has facilitated the establishment of an all-women operated cafe at an altitude of 13,000 feet near the famed Baba Harbhajan Singh Memorial Temple in East Sikkim, officials said. The cafe, located close to one of the most visited high-altitude tourist and pilgrimage destinations in the state, has been set up under the Indian Army’s broader “Ranbhoomi Darshan” initiative aimed at promoting to…
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) In a stirring celebration of patriotism, fitness and national unity, the 73rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle turned the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium into a vibrant sea of olive green, navy white and air force blue on Sunday morning, as personnel from the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force joined citizens for a special Armed Forces-themed edition of the nationwide cycling movement.More than 800 participants took part in the event, including …