The Infantry Day is commemorated every year on October 27 to honour the sacrifices and contributions made by the largest arm of the Indian army. It recognises the supreme sacrifices of the soldiers who lost their lives while protecting the country from the Pakistan Army's invasion of Kash
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter between terrorists and security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district in the Machhal sector on Thursday, police said.
In a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police, officials of the Indian Army on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Kupwara sector.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced to give assistance of Rs 10 Lakh to the family of Agniveer (Operator) Gawate Akshay Laxman who lost his life in the line of duty on October 21.
Eastern Air Command (EAC) of Indian Air Force will conduct its annual Command level exercise - Ex Poorvi Akash from 30 October to 5 November, said an official statement from IAF.
The Malaysian Army contingent comprised troops from the 5th Royal Battalion of the Malaysian Army. The Indian contingent will be represented by a Battalion of the Rajput Regiment.
Expressing support for the bereaved family of Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman, the Indian Army on Sunday sought to clear the air on compensation to the next of kin, saying that the same is " governed by the relevant terms & conditions of service of the soldier".
Two Pakistani terrorists were gunned down by security forces after an infiltration bid was foiled in the Uri Sector of Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.
According to statement, a team of prosthetics technical staff provided their services that assessed the amputees and fitted artificial limbs to 196 beneficiaries.