One Terrorist Neutralized In J&K Using Integrated Surveillance Grid
During an infiltration attempt in J&K's Poonch region, the security forces killed at least one terrorist. Lieutenant-colonel Devender Anand said that the soldiers who were on alert detected infiltration, using an integrated surveillance grid. "This action by alert Army troops displays resolve of Indian Army to thwart any misadventure along the Line of Control," he added. However, the operation is being investigated.
Tags: terrorist, Jammu and Kashmir, Infiltration, Army
Courtesy: ANI
BTS' Butter Spends 7th Consecutive Week On Hot #100 Billboard
BTS has another news to commemorate as their song "Butter" celebrates the seventh consecutive week on the Hot #100 Billboard becoming the first Asian artist group in history to reach the milestone. It also has become the longest-running No.1 Hit on the Billboard by BTS. Group member Suga expressed his joy by posting a selfie on the South Korean web platform "Weverse" with a caption thanking the BTS ARMY.
Tags: BTS, Suga, Billboard Hot 100, Asian artist group, Weverse, Army
Courtesy: The Indian Express
UP Police Brutalised An Ex-Army Man, Inserts Baton In His Rectum
In a very tragic incident at Pilibhit in UP, police have brutalised an ex-Army man, thrashed his mother and sisters for not having proper documents. The incident happened on May 3 when Resham Singh, the army man, was traveling to Lakhimpur to attend a funeral with his mother and sisters. Moreover, police are accused of inserting a baton in his rectum. Reportedly, Eight cops are accused of the brutalism
Tags: Police Brutality, Army, Elderly Woman, thrashed
Courtesy: The Times of India
Army Pushes 'Cut-Off' To Over 80% Due To Rise In Female Applicants
The Indian Army has pushed the "Cut-off" in class 10 to over 80% for women candidates in order to meet the rising number of applications. An initiative was launched in 2019 to recruit 100 women every year. Notably, 1.6 lakh women candidates had registered in both 2019 and 2020. Considering the number of applications at present, a third batch of recruitment for women candidates were held recently.
Tags: Military, Army, Examination, Cut-off
Courtesy: The Print
US: Pentagon Celebrates Indian Origin Army Lt Col Deepa Hariprasad
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, the US Defence Department showcased Indian origin and dedicated Army Lt Col Deepa Hariprasad. Recognizing the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans, the Pentagon selected audiologist Deepa for this year. Mysore born Deepa, who currently heads the Audiology and Speech Center at Walter Reed, shifted to the USA at the age of three.
Tags: Department of Defense, USA, Army, mysore
Courtesy: WION News
Israeli Army Airstrike On Hamas' Political Chief Yahya Sinwar's Place In The Gaza Strip
Israel has bombed the Chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau Yahya Sinwar and his brother Muhammad Sinwar's house in an airstrike in the Gaza strip. As of now, there is no confirmation of his death or well-being. The army estimated that around 2,900 rockets were fired towards Israel by the Palestinian militants till 7 AM May 16. Yahya Sinwar has served two decades in Israeli prison till 2011.
Tags: Israel, Gaza Strip, hamas, bombed, Airstrike, Army
Courtesy: NDTV
Udupi Amin To Shelter Army Aspirants After Sleeping Pics Go Viral
After pictures displaying army aspirants camping on footpaths of Udupi's went viral, the city administration on March 19 decided to increase accommodations and police vigil. Reportedly, the 10-day army recruitment rally ensuing in the stadium grabbed the limelight after ex-MLA Pramod Madhwaraj tagging PM Narendra Modi tweeted the said pictures, necessitating meals and shelter. Later, Madhwaraj, after communicating with the Deputy Commissioner… read-more
Tags: Army, Viral Photo, Twitter, PM Modi, Pramod Madhwaraj, Udupi
Courtesy: Times of India
5-Day Long Khelo India Winter Games' 2nd Edition To Start In Gulmarg
Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg will host the second edition of the five-day-long Khelo India Winter Games, starting February 26. With around 1200 athletes participating across the country, athletes from the Army and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports will join the competitors. The event will include sports activities like ice skating, ice hockey, skiing, and snowboarding among others, with an endeavour to involve the youth… read-more
Tags: Khelo India Winter Games, Jammu and Kashmir, Gulmarg, Army, Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
India, Saudi Arabia Army Plan For First Bilateral Army Exercise In 2022
Indian and Saudi Arabian armies have planned to conduct their first joint bilateral exercise in Saudi Arabia in 2022. The Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane visited Saudi Arabia in December 2020, as the first Chief to visit Saudi. Reportedly, the move is witnessed as a part of growing ties between the nation and during the tour, Naravane visited Saudi's Army headquarters. Moreover, the Saudi government has identified India as its… read-more
Tags: Saudi Arabia, Army, Indian Army, bilateral exercises, MM Naravane
Courtesy: WION
Lt General CP Mohanty Takes Charge As Vice Chief Of Army Staff
Succeeding Lieutenant General SK Saini, Lieutenant General Chandi Prasad Mohanty on February 1 took charge as Vice Chief of Army Staff. Awarded with honours like Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, and, the V Vishisht Seva Medal, Mohanty is an alumnus National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. Serving across various terrain profiles, Mohanty has experience of four decades in… read-more
Tags: Vice Chief Army Staff, CP Mohanty, Army
Courtesy: NDTV