Spearhead Division of Spearcorps organised a cleanliness drive in Siyom, Subansiri and Siyang Valleys as part of its civic outreach initiatives, reaffirming its commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being in remote frontier areas. The initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents, reflecting a shared sense of responsibility towards maintaining cleanliness and preserving the natural beauty of the region. Guided by the theme “Clean Surroundings, Strong Communities”, the drive emphasised the importance of clean public spaces in promoting health, hygiene and civic pride. The programme was complemented by awareness interactions encouraging residents to adopt sustainable practices and contribute actively towards…
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On the occasion of Earth Day, the Indian Army’s Red Shield Gunners, under the aegis of Spear Corps, organised the “Green Canvas Challenge”—a painting competition at Rupai, to promote environmental awareness among students. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across various classes, who expressed their ideas on themes such as environmental conservation, climate change and preservation of natural resources. The artworks reflected creativity, awareness and a strong sense of responsibility towards protecting the environment. The initiative aimed to inspire young minds to adopt eco-friendly practices and contribute towards a sustainable future. Army representatives encouraged students to take small yet…
-Pratyusha Mukherjee As India approaches the first anniversary of the deadly 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, the Indian Army has reiterated its firm stance against terrorism, declaring that justice has been delivered and the nation remains vigilant. The attack on April 22, 2025, shocked the country when militants targeted civilians in the popular tourist destination, killing 26 people. The brutality of the assault—where victims were reportedly identified by religion before being shot—sparked nationwide outrage. “India Does Not Forget”: Ahead of the first anniversary of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army’s public information wing issued a powerful message that…
Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with the Indian community in Berlin on Day-1 of his 3-day visit to Germany. He praised the nearly 300,000-strong Indian diaspora, describing them as the strongest bridge between the two countries, with contributions spanning across business, technology, healthcare, academia, and arts. He reasserted the fact that India’s stature has grown on the global stage under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. “Earlier, India’s words at the international fora were not heeded; but today, the whole world listens carefully,” he said. He exhorted the Indians in Germany to promote India’s perspective globally and deepen economic…
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh will undertake an official visit to Germany from April 21 to 23, 2026 to further strengthen the strategic defence partnership between the two countries. During the visit, he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his German counterpart Mr Boris Pistorius and other senior leaders of the government. Discussions will focus on enhancing defence industrial collaboration, strengthening military-to-military engagements, and exploring opportunities in emerging domains such as cyber security, artificial intelligence, and drones. A Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap and Implementing Arrangement for Cooperation in UN Peacekeeping Operations Training are likely to be signed in the…
UK’s Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton’s welcome of India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on UK soil is a signal of trust and ambition between the militaries of two global powers. UK Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton will host India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan for a three‑day visit starting 19 April. During their talks, the two military commanders will discuss deepening cooperation across training, operations and defence industry partnerships. Senior UK civil and military leaders will also interact with General Chauhan during his visit. Representatives of the…
The biannual Army Commanders’ Conference (ACC) culminated today.Conference chaired by Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), was attended by apex military leadership and was addressed by senior functionaries in the government including the Cabinet Secretary, Chief of the Defence Staff, Defence Secretary and Chairman NSAB besides Chief of the Naval Staff. Aligned with the vision of evolving into a ‘Future Ready Force’, the Indian Army has designated the year 2026 as the year of “Networking and Data Centricity”. The conference discussed a wide array of issues pertaining to modernisation, technology infusion in combat operations, doctrinal and training requirements besides networking…
The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), headed by Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, reviewed the current situation in West Asia and discussed India’s preparedness as well as the future course of action during its fourth meeting at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi today. Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar; Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda; Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri; Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Prahlad Joshi; Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu; Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal; Minister of Power Shri…
The Red Horns Division of Gajraj Corps on behalf of Indian Army conducted a Joint Flood Relief Exercise, Exercise Jal Rahat at IIT, Guwahati demonstrating inter agency coordination and disaster preparedness by flood relief columns of Army, NDRF, SDRF & SSB. The exercise showcased modalities of conduct of flood relief operations, role of various agencies, use of high end technology and innovative means for conduct of rescue operations during floods. Exercise JAL RAHAT was conceptualised and designed with an aim to enhance response capability in the event of severe flooding. A specialist team from Indian Army, supported by other State…
Yesterday general area near Misamari railway station, a massive consignment of liquor of around 150 Cases originally intended for sale through CSD outlets catering to Army personnel, was seized during an attempted smuggling operation at the Canteen Stores Depot in Missamari. The joint operation, carried out by “Assam Police”, the Tezpur-based “Gajraj Intelligence Unit”, and “local Army authorities”, exposed a well-coordinated effort to divert restricted supplies into unauthorized channels. Acting on precise intelligence, the team intercepted the consignment while being moved out of the depot premises. The seizure highlights ongoing vigilance and strong inter-agency coordination to curb illegal activities and…