Two terrorists were neutralised during an overnight counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, the Army said on Thursday. More details🔗 Catch every update on the TOI App 👉 #JammuAndKashmir# #Udhampur# #OperationSohan# #IndianArmy# #CounterTerrorism# #JammuKashmirNews# #SecurityForces#

The US and Indian armies conducted a high-intensity building-clearance and room-intervention drill during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 in Auli, Uttarakhand. The counterterrorism exercise involved assault teams supported by drones, robotic dogs, canines and snipers, simulating close-quarter operational scenarios. The drill focused on tactical coordination, professional exchanges and interoperability between the two armies. #YudhAbhyas2026# #IndianArmy# #USArmy# #Auli# #MilitaryExercise# #CounterTerrorism#

The US and Indian armies conducted a high-intensity building-clearance and room-intervention drill during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 in Auli, Uttarakhand. The counterterrorism exercise involved assault teams supported by drones, robotic dogs, canines and snipers, simulating close-quarter operational scenarios. The drill focused on tactical coordination, professional exchanges and interoperability between the two armies. #YudhAbhyas2026# #IndianArmy# #USArmy# #Auli# #MilitaryExercise# #CounterTerrorism#

Indian Army Canines - Rice, Victor, Zac and Rowdy are participating in Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, showcasing the role of trained military dogs in supporting troops during specialised operations. As part of professional exchanges with the US Army, the Canines participated in drills featuring room-intervention and rappelling. The demonstrations gave US Army personnel an opportunity to observe their training, agility, and employment alongside troops in demanding tactical situations. Rowdy and Victor are Rampur Hounds, an indigenous Indian breed increasingly being employed by the Indian Army for military roles. Zac is a Belgian Malinois, while Rice is a Labrador Retriever. The Canines also bring operational experience from deployments across India’s Northern and Eastern borders. The Rampur Hounds had earlier demonstrated their capabilities during an international multilateral exercise at Umroi, Meghalaya, and were subsequently deployed along the Manipur border, where they successfully detected Improvised Explosive Devices. Their siblings were also deployed in the Jalandhar and Amritsar Sectors during Operation Sindoor, underscoring the operational utility, adaptability and reliability of this Canine line across varied environments. Their participation in Yudh Abhyas 2026 further highlights the growing role of Army Canines, particularly indigenous breeds, and the close coordination between these highly trained animals and their handlers. #YudhAbhyas2026# #IndianArmy# #ArmyCanines# #RampurHound# #MilitaryDogs#

INDIAN ARMY MARCHING CONTINGENT TO PARTICIPATE IN SEYCHELLES’ 50TH NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS The Indian Army marching contingent is set to participate in the 50th National Day celebrations of Seychelles on 29 June 2026, commemorating the Golden Jubilee of Seychelles’ Independence. The celebrations will be attended by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi as the Guest of Honour. India and Seychelles share longstanding historical ties. Over the years, the relationship has evolved into a strong strategic partnership encompassing defence cooperation, development, culture and trade. The Indian Army contingent comprises 32 personnel from the Assam Regiment and is led by Captain Aryan H. Deolekar. An Indian Navy marching contingent accompanied by a military band is also participating in the celebrations, reflecting the close and enduring defence partnership between the two countries. Participation of Indian Armed Forces contingents in national celebrations of friendly foreign countries serves as a symbol of mutual trust, military camaraderie and shared commitment towards strengthening bilateral relations. Such engagements reinforce defence cooperation and underscore India’s role as a reliable partner in promoting peace, stability and security in the Indian Ocean Region. Indian Armed Forces contingents have previously represented the nation at prominent international ceremonial events, including the 237th Bastille Day Parade in France in 2023, the Victory Day Parade in Bangladesh in 2021, and the Victory Day Parade in Russia in 2015 and 2020. India’s participation in Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee celebrations reaffirms the special partnership between the two countries and highlights the growing depth of bilateral engagement across diverse sectors.

#WATCH# | Punjab | Indian army pays tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty in the Battle of Dograi during the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War, and lays wreath at the War Memorial in Amritsar on the 61st Dograi Day

Funny how those who abused the Indian Army in the name of “revolution” are now rushing to apologize. An apology after the damage is done does not erase the act.😡 There must be strict legal consequences. Respect for the Indian Army and the rule of law is non-negotiable.

Bro, Indian Army just raised the bar. GOC’s desk made from a real scrapped tank hull with tracks. Only in the Indian Armed Forces do we turn war machines into office swag like this. Based. Unmatched. Pure swag.

India Responds to China’s “Cartographic Warfare”: 27 Arunachal Pradesh Locations Get Official Indian Names 🇮🇳🇨🇳 China has repeatedly tried to push its territorial claims over Arunachal Pradesh by assigning Chinese names to places in the region. India has now responded in its own way. The Survey of India has officially recorded standard Indian names for 27 important locations in Arunachal Pradesh, giving formal recognition to their names in India’s official mapping system. The list includes 21 land areas, including the historically significant Longju, 4 mountain passes including Thagla Pass, which is closely associated with the events leading up to the 1962 India-China war, 1 lake named Sambho Sarovar, and the Sher Thapa Memorial, commemorating the Indian Army’s historical presence and sacrifices in the region. This isn't about discovering new places. It is about officially documenting Indian names for locations that India considers part of its territory. Why Arunachal Pradesh matters? China refers to Arunachal Pradesh as “Zangnan” or “South Tibet” and continues to reject India's position on the boundary. Tawang is particularly sensitive because of its deep connection with Tibetan Buddhism and its association with the Sixth Dalai Lama. India maintains that its boundary follows the McMahon Line, agreed upon during the 1914 Simla Convention, while China rejects the agreement and the legitimacy of the line. The bigger picture! Maps may look harmless, but they can become powerful diplomatic tools. China has repeatedly used the renaming of places to reinforce its territorial narrative. India is increasingly responding through what can broadly be described as “cartographic assertion” — reinforcing its position through official maps, administrative records and government documentation. The strategy is essentially three-fold: diplomatic assertion by rejecting Chinese territorial claims, administrative assertion through continued governance and development across Arunachal Pradesh, and cartographic assertion by officially recording Indian names and representations of the region. The message is clear: changing a name on a map does not change the situation on the ground. For India, Arunachal Pradesh remains an integral part of the country, and Beijing’s unilateral renaming of places cannot alter that position.