Indian Army
Coverage of Indian Army in the Nexus archive.
- Gender integration in India’s uniformed services: The Coast Guard catches up
The Indian Coast Guard has introduced permanent absorption and retirement benefits for women officers, aligning it more closely with the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force in promoting gender integration within uniformed services.
- The Indian Army's first woman boxer is now chasing Commonwealth gold
Jaismine Lamboria, the first woman boxer in the Indian Army and a world champion, is aiming to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- Kargil Vijay Diwas: President Murmu, PM Modi lead nation to pay tributes to martyrs on 27th anniversary of ‘Operation Vijay’
President Murmu and PM Modi led the nation in paying tributes to martyrs on the 27th anniversary of Operation Vijay. The Indian Army declared victory on July 26, 1999, after a three-month battle in Kargil, Ladakh.
- Shaurya Sandhya, motorcycle display kick off Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations
The Indian Army has begun commemorations for Kargil Vijay Diwas with events including a motorcycle display and Shaurya Sandhya. The 27th anniversary of Operation Vijay is being marked with thematic activities at multiple venues in Kargil.
- Indian Army concludes multinational exercise Khaan Quest 2026 in Mongolia
The Indian Army concluded the 23rd edition of the multinational exercise Khaan Quest 2026 in Mongolia from June 20 to July 3. The exercise involved over 1,000 troops from 18 countries to enhance interoperability and coordination for United Nations peace support operations under Chapter VII of the U.N. Charter.
- General Dhiraj Seth takes charge as new Army Chief
General Dhiraj Seth has assumed leadership of the Indian Army, which is working to become a self-reliant and future-ready force while addressing border challenges.
- Catching up on border infrastructure, says Kiren Rijiju after tribal group claims land grab by China
Kiren Rijiju addresses border infrastructure amid claims by a tribal group of land encroachment by China in Arunachal Pradesh. The Indian Army denies media reports of Chinese PLA encroachment and camp establishment in the region, calling them baseless.
- Indian Army field hospital begins operations in quake-hit Venezuela
An Indian Army field hospital has begun operations in Venezuela, which was affected by an earthquake. Indian Army doctors are providing medical care, and the facility was visited by the Venezuelan Vice-Health Minister and the head of the Government of the Capital District of Venezuela.
- Indian Army contingent to participate in Seychelles’ 50th Independence Day celebrations
The Indian Army and Navy contingents will participate in Seychelles’ 50th Independence Day celebrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the Golden Jubilee event as Guest of Honour.
- Death toll in Kolkata warehouse collapse rises to 15
The death toll from a warehouse collapse in Kolkata has risen to 15. Rescue operations are ongoing for the third consecutive day, involving NDRF, Indian Army, Kolkata Police, and other agencies.
- Hyderabad defence tech firm Drogo Aerospace delivers drones to Indian Army
Hyderabad-based defense tech firm Drogo Aerospace delivered drones to the Indian Army's Southern Command in Nasik. The company is establishing a plant near Hyderabad.
- Indian Army unveils new uniform policy, phases out colonial-era practices
The Indian Army has introduced a new uniform policy to phase out colonial-era practices and align its dress regulations with contemporary Indian values while preserving traditions and professional standards.