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J-K: Army conducts patrolling in snow-covered Doda

Doda, February 10: Amid a thick blanket of snow and temperatures dropping below -5 degrees Celsius, Indian Army personnel are conducting patrolling operations in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Doda district, ensuring the region's security, officials said on Monday.

Army, Air Force chiefs to fly together in LCA Tejas fighter aircraft on Sunday

New Delhi, February 7: In a display of jointness among the defence forces and support for Aatmanirbharta, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi would be flying a sortie in the trainer version of the LCA Tejas fighter aircraft at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru on Sunday.

India's defence modernisation gets boost with Rs 10,147 crore rocket procurement deals

New Delhi, Feb 6: In an important move aimed at strengthening India's defence capabilities and achieving the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth a total of Rs 10,147 crore with three prominent Indian companies: the Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), Munitions India Ltd (MIL), and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL).

Northern Command Investiture Ceremony to be held in Mathura on February 12

Jammu, February 5: The Northern Command is set to pay tribute to its gallant and distinguished soldiers and units during a prestigious investiture ceremony at Mathura Military Cantt, Uttar Pradesh on February 12. This event will serve as a platform to honour and recognize the awardees for their extraordinary acts of bravery, unwavering dedication to duty, and distinguished service to the nation, a release said

All 67 victims recovered from Washington plane crash

Washington, Feb 5: The remains of all 67 individuals who died in the helicopter and passenger plane mid-air collision in Washington last week have been recovered by rescue teams, US media cited the Unified Command as saying.

Indian Army signs MoU with IIT Guwahati for epoxy bamboo-based composites

Guwahati, February 4: In a momentous event, Gajraj Corps of the Indian Army and IIT Guwahati signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research, design and fabrication of Epoxy bamboo-based composites as replacement of traditional building materials used in the construction of bunkers in high altitude areas.