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Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse’s Final Mission: Fearless, Barefoot, And Undeterred – 1999 Kargil War Hero’s Untold Story
Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse was a young Indian Army officer from Nagaland who displayed exemplary bravery, indomitable resolve, grit, and determination beyond the call of duty and made the supreme sacrifice in the face of the enemy, in true traditions of the Indian Army during the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan. Captain Kenguruse led his unit,…
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From Point 5140 To Batra Top (Pt 4875): The Story Of ‘Shershah’ Captain Vikram Batra’s Bravery In Kargil War 1999
Shaheed Captain Batra had become a household name in India during the Kargil War. The young and jovial officer of the Indian Army, also code named as “Shershaah” during the Kargil War 1999 attained martyrdom while fighting for his motherland on July 7, 1999. Captain Batra laid down his life while fighting on point 4875.…
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Make in India Boost: Brazil Eyes Bharat Forge’s Garuda 105 V2 Mobile Artillery; Here Are Key Features
In a major boost for India’s Make in India initiative, Brazil has shown interest in the indigenously-built Garuda 105 V2 4×4 Go-Anywhere Gun, claimed media reports. The Garuda defence system is manufactured by Bharat Forge Group’s Kalyani Strategic Systems (KSSL). It can be used for fast deployment and precision strikes.
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Bravery Beyond Death: How Captain Pandey Won Khalubar Top For India? – 1999 Kargil War Stories
Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey was awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC) posthumously for his unmatched bravery in the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan. He laid down his life for the nation on July 3, 1999. Following the detection of enemy intrusions in the Kargil sector, his unit, 1/11 Gorkha Rifles, was redeployed to the Batalik…
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‘Come And See Where The Army Fought For You’: Braveheart Capt Vijayant Thapar’s Final Message And His Father’s Promise – Kargil War Stories
As the cold winds sweep through the rocky terrain of Dras each year, one man returns—walking not just with memories, but with purpose. Colonel V. N. Thapar (Retd) undertakes an emotional journey annually to the very land where his son, Captain Vijayant Thapar, laid down his life during the Kargil War. This pilgrimage is not…
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Indian Army’s Southern Command Inaugurates Nation’s First Geothermal Net Zero Energy Building In Jhansi
Marking a major stride towards climate-conscious defence infrastructure, the Indian Army today inaugurated the nation’s first geothermal-based Net Zero Energy Building at Jhansi. The online inauguration of the infrastructure was done by Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, at Pune underscoring the Army’s leadership in adopting advanced and green technologies.
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Made-in-India Close Quarter Battle Carbine, ‘A Gamechanger’ Unveiled by DRDO’s ARDE (VIDEO)
In a major boost to the defence capabilities, the Indian Armed Forces and the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO’s) Pune-based Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) have developed an indigenously designed Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Carbine.
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VIDEO: Lt Col Deepika Chauhan’s Teary Goodbye In Uniform To Husband Rajveer Singh Chauhan, Ex-Army Officer & Pilot Of Ill-Fated Chopper That Crashed Near Kedarnath
The funeral of Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Rajveer Singh Chauhan, the pilot of the ill-fated helicopter that crashed in Uttarakhand on June 15, was held in Rajasthan’s Jaipur on Friday. His wife, Lt Col Deepika Chauhan, bid him a teary farewell wearing an Army uniform.
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Who Was Lt Col (Retd) Rajveer Singh Chauhan? Former Indian Army Officer And Pilot Of Ill-Fated Bell 407 Helicopter That Crashed In Uttarakhand
Who Was Lt Col (Retd) Rajveer Singh Chauhan? Former Indian Army Officer And Pilot Of Ill-Fated Bell 407 Helicopter That Crashed In Uttarakhand
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Defence Government Official Assaults Indian Army Colonel Over LoC Fencing Project; Here’s What Happens Next (VIDEO)
A heated confrontation between an Indian Army Commanding Officer (CO) and an Assistant Defence Estate Officer (ADEO) has triggered widespread reactions online, particularly among defence veterans. The dispute reportedly escalated after ADEO Triyam Singh refused to sign critical documents for a Line of Control (LoC) fencing project. Singh allegedly assaulted the Commanding Officer. The incident…
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