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NCERT Syllabus Update: Chapters On Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Usman And Major Somnath Sharma Added to School Curriculum
Students will now learn about gallantry of India’s military heroes as chapters on the lives and sacrifices of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman, and Major Somnath Sharma will be included in the NCERT syllabus. These chapters will be part of the NCERT curriculum for the current academic year for Classes 7 and 8.
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Major Boost For Defence Capabilities: DAC Approves Key Procurements Including BrahMos Systems, Mountain Radars & S-400 Support
The Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 05, 2025, approved various proposals amounting to a total cost of about Rs 67,000 crore. For the Indian Army, Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was accorded for the procurement of Thermal Imager-based Driver Night Sight for BMP. This would enhance night driving…
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Uttarakhand Flash Floods: Cloudburst Hits Army Camp In Uttarkashi’s Harshil; 8-10 Soldiers Reported Missing, Claim Reports | VIDEOS
Around eight to ten people reportedly went missing after flash floods hit an Indian Army camp in the Harshil area of Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday. The cloudburst struck near the Dharali village area at 1:45 PM on Tuesday, near the Indian Army camp in Harshil. So far, four people have reportedly lost their lives…
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General Upendra Dwivedi Inaugurates ‘Agnishodh’ Research Cell At IIT Madras To Boost Self-Reliance In Defence Technology
In a landmark step towards Atmanirbharta in defence technology, the Indian Army has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to establish ‘Agnishodh’, the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) on the IIT Madras campus. The research facility was formally inaugurated today by General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), during his two-day visit…
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Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh Takes Over As Vice Chief Of Army Staff
Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 31 July 2025. The General Officer was tenanting the appointment of Director General Operational Logistics & Strategic Movement at Army Headquarters.
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Pralay Missile Validates Range & Accuracy In Twin Test Launches Off Odisha Coast – Key Features
In a major boost to India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of the Pralay missile. The flight tests were carried out from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha on Monday and Tuesday as part of User Evaluation Trials to validate…
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Rudra Brigades And Bhairav Commandos: India’s New Edge Against Two-Front Threat – All You Need To Know
In the wake of rising tension with Pakistan and China on the western and northern borders, respectively, the Indian Army is setting up ‘Rudra’ Brigades and ‘Bhairav’ Commando Battalions to be a future-ready force. The announcement in this regard was made by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on the occasion of the…
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Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 To Kick Off At Jodhpur: Advancing India–Singapore Defence Cooperation
The 14th edition of the India–Singapore Joint Military Exercise, Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025, is set to commence today at Jodhpur and will continue till 04 August 2025. The exercise will witness the participation of the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade and the Indian Army’s Mechanised Infantry Regiment.
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Indian Army Commemorates 26th Anniversary Of Kargil Vijay Diwas – In PICS
As the nation marks the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army commemorated it with solemnity, pride, and nationwide participation, honouring the valour and supreme sacrifice of soldiers during the 1999 Kargil War. The central event was held at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras over two days and was graced by Dr…
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DRDO Conducts Successful Flight-Trials Of Advanced UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile-V3
In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out flight-trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The missile is an enhanced version of the ULPGM-V2 missile developed and delivered by…
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