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Two army soldiers were injured in a mine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar: Two Indian Army soldiers were injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector on Tuesday, officials said. They said the two soldiers were injured in the blast at an advance post in Kamalkot area of Uri sector in Baramulla district. According to officials, the injured soldiers were given first aid on the spot and later airlifted to the Army's 92 Base Hospital. They said the cause of the blast was being ascertained. According to reports, a massive mine explosion occurred near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir. Two Indian Army soldiers were seriously injured in the incident. According to official sources, the incident occurred near the 'Upper Garh Forward Post' located in the Kamalkot sub-sector of Uri. This area comes under the security surveillance of ...

Indian Army Electric Bike: This project will procure electric motorcycles and scooters specifically designed for military use. A separate tender is also for a "battery-operated two-wheeled messenger," which will allow soldiers to silently transmit messages without the use of radio. Indian Army Electric Bike:   The Indian Army is about to make a major change in its field operations. The Army is preparing to replace older petrol bikes with Silent Scout electric two-wheelers. A special tender for this purpose was issued in March 2026. The aim is to make the Army's movement and communication more secure and modern. This project will procure electric motorcycles and scooters specifically designed for military use. A separate tender is also for a "battery-operated two-wheeled messenger," which will allow soldiers to silently deliver messages without the use of radio. The most significant feature of these bikes is their near-silence. Their sound will be inaudible at a ...

Indian Army Transports Tanks Artillery to Kashmir: The Army transported tanks, artillery, and other heavy military equipment from the Jammu region to Anantnag in Kashmir via a special train. This move demonstrates the Army's rapid movement and robust supply capabilities. The Army's Additional Director General of Public Relations (ADGPI) released this information on social media.  Indian Army Transports Tanks Artillery to Kashmir:   The Indian Army has achieved a significant milestone in its logistics and movement capabilities in the Kashmir Valley. The Army transported tanks, artillery, and other heavy military equipment from the Jammu region to Anantnag in Kashmir via a special train. This move demonstrates the Army's rapid movement and robust supply capabilities. The Army's Additional Director General of Public Relations (ADGPI) released this information on social media.  This movement was carried out as part of a validation exercise. It tested the speed and safety...

DRDO Kaveri derivative engine 80 kN: DRDO's laboratory Gas Turbine Research Establishment has achieved an important milestone in the development of indigenous jet engines. GTRE has publicly unveiled a new version of the 'Kaveri derivative engine' i.e. KDE, which incorporates afterburner technology for the first time. DRDO Kaveri derivative engine 80 kN:  Taking a major step towards making India self-reliant in the defense sector, the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has achieved a major breakthrough in its ambitious Kaveri engine project. This premier laboratory of DRDO has introduced the modern version of 'Kaveri Derivative Engine' (KDE) to the world, in which afterburner technology has been added. This afterburner-equipped engine will not only overcome the shortcomings of the old Kaveri engine, but it will also help India reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers. Engine Highlights A non-afterburner variant of the original GTRE GTX-35VS Kaveri turbofan, ...

Codenamed Operation Bihali, the White Knight Corps of the Army said the terrorist has been "neutralized" but the operation is still underway. The Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in a joint operation, killed a terrorist in an encounter in Basantgarh in the Udhampur district of the Union Territory. Codenamed Operation Bihali, the White Knight Corps of the Army said the terrorist has been "neutralized" but the operation is still underway. The Army said the operation started based on specific intelligence received by the security forces, and the operation was launched earlier today. The security in Jammu and Kashmir has been increased ahead of the Amarnath yatra, and 180 companies of the Central police forces have been deployed. The 38-day-long yatra to 3,880-meter-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas is scheduled to start from the twin routes -- the traditional 48-km Pahalgam route in the Anantnag district and the 14-km shorter but...

New Delhi: In a major breakthrough for indigenous weapon systems, the Indian Army has received a supply of 480 munitions manufactured by a Nagpur-based defence manufacturing firm with over 75 per cent indigenous content. The Indian Army has also named the Nagstra-1 as Loitering Munition due to its ability to hover over the target. Defence officials said the first indigenous loiter munition, Nagastra-1, developed by Solar Industries in Nagpur, has completed the supply of 480 loiter munitions under a contract signed under emergency procurement powers by the force. Nagastra-1 has more than 75 percent indigenous content The indigenous warhead called Nagastra-1 has over 75 per cent indigenous content and has been indigenously designed and developed by the firm. The system is man-portable and lightweight and is to be used by Army personnel for precision strike capabilities, officials said. Solar Industries is working on advanced versions of the munition called Nagastra-2 and Nagastra-3 with ...

The first batch of Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifle, made with the joint efforts of India and Russia, is ready. It will soon be handed over to the Indian Army for regular operation. A total of 6.01 lakh assault rifles are being produced in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The strength of the Indian Army is going to become even more powerful. The first batch of Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifle, made with the joint efforts of India and Russia, has been ready at the Korva Ordnance Factory located in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. These rifles will soon be handed over to the Indian Army. After which the army will start using it in regular operations. A total of 6.01 lakh assault rifles are being produced for the Indian Army. This deadly weapon, which is being prepared for the army, is now being given training to the army soldiers. Trained soldiers of Grenadiers Regimental Center of Central Command have taken special training in AK-203 assault rifles. This is the first 15 member Infantry Regimental Center ba...

Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman died in the line of duty in Siachen, the Army's Leh-headquartered Fire and Fury Corps, in the early hours of Saturday. Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande and all ranks of the force paid their tributes to Agniveer Laxman who hailed from Maharashtra. Indian Army on Sunday night released a fresh statement on the demise of the Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman after several social media posts surfaced regarding financial assistance to the next of kin of the deceased. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also questioned the Agniveer policy calling it a scheme devised to "insult" India's brave hearts. #Agniveer (Operator) Gawate Akshay Laxman laid down his life in the line of duty in #Siachen . #IndianArmy stands firm with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. In view of conflicting messages on social media regarding financial assistance to the Next of Kin of the… pic.twitter.com/46SVfMbcjl — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) October 22, 2023   The Army in a ...

  New Delhi:   In a major stride towards the 'Make-in-India' in the defence sector, the Ministry of Defence has received a proposal from Indian Army to buy 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) for deployment along the borders with China and Pakistan. Notably, the ATAGS is an indigenous towed artillery gun system project undertaken in mission mode by the DRDO as a part of the artillery modernisation programme of the Indian Army. As per the sources, this is the first order for the indigenous howitzer which can strike targets at around 50 kms and is believed to be the best gun in its class.  To make defence sector Make-in-India, the forces are conducting trials of the gun in different altitudes and terrain.    The process of how a raw howitzer is being used in making guns have been shared with two private firms Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge group by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and they would be supplying the system...

  Army troops rushed to the village in remote Nawapachi area and carried the woman on a stretcher through snowfields. Kishtwar:  Heavy snowfall has disrupted all the major roads and highways leading to traffic jams and causing inconvenience to commuters. The snowstorm has hampered surface travel in the area, and hence during such times, it becomes tough to provide any aid if needed. Having said that, one such incident took place today (February 9) where the Indian Army had to intervene and help a woman in critical condition. Braving heavy snowfall, the Army and the Indian Air Force airlifted a pregnant woman in critical condition from a hamlet in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar. Responding to a distress call, Army troops rushed to the village in the remote Nawapachi area and carried the woman on a stretcher through snowfields, officials said. The IAF flew a MI chopper to Nawapanchi and airlifted the woman, who was transported to the district hospital in Kishtwar for specialised t...

  In a major road accident in North Sikkim 16 Indian army personnel have been martyred in a painful road accident. According to an army official, the incident took place in Gema, North Sikkim. The accident vehicle was part of a convoy of three vehicles, which had moved from Chatan towards Thangu in the morning. According to PRO Defense Lt Col Mahendra Rawat, the vehicle skidded down a steep slope at a sharp turn on the way to Jemaa. A rescue operation was immediately launched and four injured soldiers are being airlifted. Unfortunately, three Junior Commissioned Officers and 13 soldiers succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident. Indian Army stands with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief over the incident. Deeply saddened by the loss of lives of Indian Army personnel due to a road accident in North Sikkim, he said. The nation is deeply grateful for their service and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families. I ...

  The defence ministry said this unprecedented initiative of the DAC will not only modernize the Indian Armed Forces but also provide a substantial boost to the Indian Defence Industry towards the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Keeping in mind the two-front war between China and Pakistan as well as the threat emanating from sea-route, the government today cleared a whopping Rs 85,000 crore for the procurement of advanced ammunition and technologies for enhancing the army's capabilities. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of the defence ministry accorded the approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 24 Capital Acquisition Proposals. Ministry of Defence said in a series of tweets, "These proposals include six for Indian Army, six for IAF, 10 for Indian Navy and two proposals for Indian Coast Guard for a total value of Rs 84,328 crores. It is pertinent to mention that 21 proposals, worth Rs 82,127 crores (97.4%), are approved for procurement from indigenous sources." T...

Pakistan-backed terrorists carried out a grenade attack on security forces in the Keegan area of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Srinagar:  Pakistan-backed terrorists carried out a grenade attack on security forces in the Keegan area of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir  on Thursday . However, the grenade missed its target and exploded on the road. No one was reported injured in the attack. More information on the matter is officially awaited. Meanwhile, news agency ANI quoted Jammu and Kashmir Police as saying that in another joint operation, the Indian Army, CRPF, SSB and Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered 11 grenades and 11 UBGLs during a search operation in Jhandfaran Shiri village of Baramulla district.  News is originally taken from: https://news24online.com/news/india/kashmirterrorists-carry-out-grenade-attack-security-forces-shopian-no-casualties-87922f06/ Samachar App : watch live latest news of India and world, business updates, cricket sc...