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Nepal foreign minister Gyawali meets Rajnath Singh amid strained ties

Nepalese Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and discussed issues pertaining to defence and people to people cooperation between two countries. Anish Kumar reports

Soldiers in Ladakh among the first Army personnel to be vaccinated

Indian Army personnel posted in eastern Ladakh will be the first set of armed forces to be vaccinated against Covid-19 disease even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the vaccination drive across the country on Saturday. Anish Singh reports

Army chief honours 15 officers and jawans with Sena Medal

For their acts of bravery to protect the country's security and honour, Indian Army chief Gen MM Naravane on Friday presented Sena Medals to 15 officers and jawans, including five posthumously during the 73rd Army Day at Cariappa parade ground in Delhi. Anish Singh reports

Exclusive: Work begins on world's highest tunnel in Tawang

Border Roads Organization is all set for another landmark achievement by constructing the highest tunnel in the world at an altitude of over 13000 feet by the year 2022, near Sela Pass in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Anish Singh reports exclusively.

Army Day 2021: Army live demonstrates drone swarming

In a move make it a technology-enabled force, Indian Army on Friday carried out a live demonstration of drone swarming capability using 75 indigenously designed and developed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles during the 73rd Army Day parade held in Delhi. Anish Singh reports.

Army inks $20 million deal for 'Made in India' surveillance drones

Aiming to keep the borders under surveillance, the Indian Army has signed a contract worth $20 million (Rs 146 crore) with drone maker ideaForge for procurement of high-altitude variant of SWITCH UAVs. Anish Singh reports

100 Armymen died in the line of duty in 2020

A total of 100 soldiers made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty to protect the country's integrity and sovereignty during the year 2020. Anish Singh reports

Army for Awaam: Kashmiris join 15 Rashtriya Rifles 'Village Games'

In an attempt to strike a chord with the local population and promote youth towards sports, the 15 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion on Thursday organised 'Vilgam Village Games Festival 2021' as part of the Army Day celebrations. Anish Singh reports.

It's official! There will be no chief guest this Republic Day

Amidst the Covid-19 outbreak across the globe, India has decided not to have any chief guest for this year's Republic Day parade. Anish Singh reports

A young Madras Regiment battalion is ready to create history

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A young Madras Regiment battalion is ready to create history

A battalion of Madras Regiment will create history by marching down the Rajpath during the Republic Day parade this year as it would be the youngest contingent to participate on January 26 celebrations. Anish Singh reports