Amidst the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army has responded to the unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control (LoC) during the intervening night of May 3 and 4, official said on Sunday.
The Indian Army issues tender to procure shoulder-fired Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (Next Generation) to take out enemy aircraft, choppers and drones, defence officials said.
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram on Saturday condemned Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi's statement questioning the surgical strikes by the Indian Army in the Pakistani territory after the Uri.
Pakistan's military is facing a critical shortage of artillery ammunition, severely limiting its warfighting capabilities to just four days. The shortage is attributed to the country's recent arms deals with Ukraine which have drained its war reserves.
"By raising questions on the surgical strike, senior Congress leader and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has insulted not only the army but the entire nation. This is a living example of Congress's pro-Pakistan thinking. To please a particular vote bank, Congress is re
Speaking to ANI, Chota Bhanji, a resident of Tharparkar village and a 1971 war refugee, said that the retired border agents staying in the village should be given a weapons licence for the protection of the village.
The Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small arms firing across the LoC in areas opposite the Kupwara, Uri, and Akhnoor areas of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, the Indian Army responded promptly and proportionately to the same.
Taiwan detected seven sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and one ship operating near Taiwan until 6 am (local time) on Saturday.
BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has accused the Congress of hurting the morale of the army. He also took a swipe at the Congress, saying that it has become "Pakistan Prast Party."
Indian brand Ultraviolette on Friday collaborated with Madras Regimental Centre (MRC) of the Indian Army for a five-day rally across Tamil Nadu to honour the Veterans and Veer Naris of Madras Regiment and the broader armed forces community.