The Latest Breaking News from the Indian Army

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”.

Army Cmdr.s analyse geostrategic issues, draw lessons for Indian military. Deliberations focussed on making Short Service Commissions more attractive, conducting internal exams online, and establishing speedy redressal mechanisms for veterans.

Anil Ravipudi places Nandamuri Balakrishna in a Telangana setting and tries to do more than fan service. ‘Bhagavanth Kesari’ oscillates between hypermasculine action and an emotional drama that hammers the message of women empowerment. Sreeleela gets a substantial part while Kajal Aggarwal is shortchanged 

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of using the Army “politically” for elections and claimed that the ruling party has hurt its dignity by “capitalising on the popularity of soldiers”.

The Sikkim Government on Wednesday confirmed that 14 people have died so far in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday. The 14 deceased are all civilians while 102 people are still missing. Read further on Dynamite News:

Tawang Marathon, first high-altitude event in the north-east, drew 2,300 participants of all ages. CM Khandu completed 5km circuit. 858 from armed forces, 452 from outside state. Fog and low temperature didn't deter enthusiasm of participants and locals cheering them on.

Army's Project Udbhav seeks to rediscover India's ancient texts of statecraft, warcraft, diplomacy and grand strategy. USI to host Military Heritage Festival to acquaint future thought leaders with dynamics of national security. Aim is to develop an indigenous strategic vocabulary rooted in India's philosophical and cultural tapestry.

As part of the Indian Army’s decision to shift its annual Army Day Parade to different venues, Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, will be the host for the event next year on January 15. Read further on Dynamite News:

Capt Haroon Rashid Ghazi, an Anglo-Burmese mercenary, caused "havoc and worry" to Hyderabad State in 1948. He had served in the Indian Army and was detained for "excesses" in Barrackpore. Here is an InFocus story on the curious case of Capt. H.G. Reynolds alias Capt. Haroon Rashid Ghazi

The report was published by the EGI on September 2 after it sent a team to look into a complaint from the Indian Army about misinformation being spread in the State.

Meira Paibi leaders: buffer zones in Manipur "unconstitutional"; call for Indian Army to be replaced; allege "Kuki militants" infiltrated Assam Rifles, causing bias; allege excessive force used against protests; Kuki-Zo allege Meitei outfits infiltrated police.