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Republic Day 2024: PM Modi pays homage to soldiers at National War Memorial

Republic Day 2024: PM Modi pays homage to soldiers at National War Memorial

As India celebrates Republic Day 2024, PM Modi laid a wreath at the National War Memorial leading the nation in paying homage to the braveheart soldiers. The Inter Services Guard presented the 'Salami Shastra' followed by 'Shok Shastra'. This year the Inter-Services Guard is commanded by an Indian Army Officer Major Indrajeet Sachin from the 6th Bn of the Sikh Regiment.

26 January,2024 10:54 AM IST
Families Of The Soldiers Lost In The Rajouri Encounter Mourn Their Loss

Families Of The Soldiers Lost In The Rajouri Encounter Mourn Their Loss

Rajouri Encounter: There is a sorrowful atmosphere in Naglia Gaurola, the village of Para Commando Sachin Laur, who was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Rajouri, Jammu on November 23. Following the news of Sachin Laur's sacrifice, the community has fallen silent his sacrifice has saddened everyone in his village.  Sachin Laur was the youngest of three siblings. Vivek Laur, Sachin's elder brother, is also in the Navy. Sachin's wedding was scheduled for December 8, and preparations were underway.  Sachin’s Father Ramesh Chandra Laur recalls his last conversation with his son where Sachin said, “I’ll be coming back soon there are only two terrorists remaining, we have surrounded the house they're hiding in, as soon as the operation is finished I’ll come back.” Sachin’s Mother Bhagvati Devi said, “We were informed yesterday at 9.00 am. Sachin had last come to meet us during Raksha Bandhan.”  Ramesh Chandra Laur further informed that Sachin’s marriage was scheduled on December 08 and all the preparations had been done.

24 November,2023 03:06 PM IST | Mumbai
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Indian-Origin Soldier Halel Solomon Killed

Israel-Hamas Conflict: Indian-Origin Soldier Halel Solomon Killed

Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict, at least 15 soldiers were killed in fighting inside the Gaza Strip on Nov 01. The troops who were there to eliminate the Hamas terror group laid their lives during the ground invasion. Israeli forces continued to attack targets by land and air overnight killing dozens of members of the terror group. Among 15 soldiers, an Indian-origin soldier, Staff SGT. Halel Solomon was also killed in Hamas attack. 20-year-old Halel Solomon, a resident of Israel’s Dimona, was from Givati Infantry Brigade’s Tzabar Battalion. The incident took place when a Namer armored personnel carrier they were in was hit by an anti-tank guided missile. The casualty toll underlined the threats soldiers are facing after weeks of punishing air campaign. Israeli tanks have been active inside Gaza for at least four days following Hamas’ attack on October 7. At least 8,525 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since Oct 7, said Gaza health authorities.  

02 November,2023 04:47 PM IST | Mumbai
Justin Trudeau apologises after Nazi honoured in Canadian Parliament

Justin Trudeau apologises after Nazi honoured in Canadian Parliament

The Speaker of Canada's House of Commons lower chamber resigned after he publicly praised a former Nazi soldier in Parliament. Ex-soldier Yaroslav Hunka had served in one of Adolf Hitler's Waffen SS units during World War II. Earlier, Justin Trudeau refused to take the blame for honouring Ex Nazi soldier Yaroslav Hunka in Parliament. Now, Canadian PM Trudeau on Sept 27 apologised days after Speaker of Canada's House of Commons lower chamber resigned. Speaker Anthony Rota publicly acknowledged the veteran in the House on September 22 and called him a hero. Anthony Rota told legislators he had made a mistake by inviting ex-soldier Yaroslav Hunka, 98, to attend a session. He praised a Nazi veteran during a session where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was also present. Meanwhile, The Kremlin on Sept 25 called it "outrageous" that the speaker of Canada's House of Commons had praised Nazi soldier.

29 September,2023 11:59 AM IST
Indian army’s six-year-old female dog Kent dies in an encounter in J&K’s Rajouri

Indian army’s six-year-old female dog Kent dies in an encounter in J&K’s Rajouri

Indian Army’s female six-year-old Canine Labrador dog laid down her life during the encounter in J&K’s Rajouri on Sept 13. The six-year-old ‘Kent’, a canine from the 21 Army Dog Unit, was killed while she was shielding her handler during the encounter. Kent was leading a group of soldiers on the trail of fleeing terrorists during the encounter. Kent sustained injuries when she came under heavy fire during the encounter due to which she succumbed at the scene. GoC-in-Chief Northern Army Command lauded the canine’s valorous act, which saved life of a soldier. In a major success, security forces gunned down two terrorists in Narla area of J&K’s Rajouri on Sept 13. Indian Army along with J&K Police is carrying out the operation amid heightened security in Rajouri.  

14 September,2023 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai
J&K Encounters: Union Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with soldiers in Rajouri

J&K Encounters: Union Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with soldiers in Rajouri

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at Army Base Camp in J&K’s Rajouri on May 06. Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with soldiers at the Army Base Camp. Rajnath Singh reached J&K on May 06 morning to review the security situation in Rajouri where the encounters to nab terrorists are underway. Singh was received by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Army Chief General Manoj Pande and briefed on the operation underway in the Kandi forest area.

06 May,2023 03:36 PM IST | Mumbai
J&K: 5 soldiers lost lives in Rajouri attack, LG Manoj Sinha pays last tribute

J&K: 5 soldiers lost lives in Rajouri attack, LG Manoj Sinha pays last tribute

A wreath-laying ceremony was held in Rajouri on May 06 to pay tributes to the five soldiers who were killed in a fierce encounter with terrorists in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid wreath on fallen soldiers. Five army jawans lost life and four got injured in the terror attack at the Kandi Forest area of Rajouri district on May 05. As security forces intensified operations in J&K, terrorists triggered an explosive device which took the lives of Army jawans.

06 May,2023 01:46 PM IST | Mumbai
Political Leaders Pay Tribute To Pulwama Martyrs, Opposition Raises Questions

Political Leaders Pay Tribute To Pulwama Martyrs, Opposition Raises Questions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who had lost their lives in the Pulwama attack on this day four years ago. The official account of the Congress party took onto Twitter asking the ruling party slew of questions. In one of the deadliest attacks on Indian security forces, 40 CRPF personnel were killed when an explosive-laden vehicle rammed the bus ferrying them from Jammu to Srinagar on February 14, 2019.

14 February,2023 07:36 PM IST | Mumbai
Pak’s Honey Trap: Defence Experts Explain ISI’s 'Sexpionage' Plot Against India

Pak’s Honey Trap: Defence Experts Explain ISI’s 'Sexpionage' Plot Against India

The recent honey-trapping controversy in Pakistan has sparked a row. An ex-soldier of Pakistan alleged that Pakistani models and actresses were used for honey-trapping purposes. He alleged that these women had illicit relationships with former Army-Chief Gen Bajwa and Ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hameed. #Pakistan #ISI #HoneyTrap

08 January,2023 04:09 PM IST | Mumbai
 Defence Experts Reply To Rahul Gandhi On His 'China Remarks'

Defence Experts Reply To Rahul Gandhi On His 'China Remarks'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in his speech in Delhi during Bharat Jodo Yatra that China has taken 2 thousand square km of our land. Watch what Well-known defense experts of India said on to how much truth is there in this matter.

26 December,2022 01:10 PM IST | Mumbai

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