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The Indian Army on Tuesday fired a subtle but powerful historical shot across Washington’s bow, by reminding the public of the U.S.’s support for Pakistan during the 1971 war .  In a post titled “This Day That Year – Build Up of War – 05 Aug 1971 #KnowFacts” , the Army's Eastern Command shared a vintage newspaper clipping that read: “US ARMS WORTH $2 BILLION SHIPPED TO PAKISTAN SINCE '54.” File Photo Source: Indian Army Eastern Command The timing is deliberate. Just a day earlier, India had issued a forceful diplomatic rebuttal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose higher tariffs over India's energy trade with Russia, calling the criticism from both the U.S. and EU “unjustified and unreasonable.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) defended India's position by stating:  “India has been targeted by the United States and the European Union for importing oil from Russia after the commencement of the Ukraine conflict. In fact, India began importing from Ru...

In a heartening recognition of continued service beyond uniform, the Indian Army conferred the prestigious ‘Veteran Achievers Award’ on three exemplary former servicemen during the Retiring Officers Seminar held in the capital. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi presented the honours, celebrating the veterans' exceptional contributions to society. Image Source: Indian Army on X The awardees — Colonel Christopher Rego (Retd) , Lieutenant Colonel Mohinder Singh Rana (Retd) , and Havildar Khirod Kumar Jena (Retd) — were recognised for their post-retirement service in the fields of education, community welfare, and environmental conservation . Colonel Rego , founder of the Sunbird Trust , was lauded for transforming education access and social development in Northeast India. Since 2016, his initiative has supported over 49,000 students and collaborated with government and armed forces in...

In a moving ceremony at the Manekshaw Centre , the Indian Army honoured its brave soldiers and their families at the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-1) . The event recognised the courage of gallantry awardees and remembered the ultimate sacrifice made by those who laid down their lives in service to the nation. Image Source: Indian Army on X General Upendra Dwivedi , Chief of the Army Staff, and Mrs. Sunita Dwivedi , President of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), met with the awardees, Veer Naris (war widows), and the families of fallen soldiers . The interaction was marked by warmth, gratitude, and deep respect. During the ceremony, General Dwivedi presented the Badge of Sacrifice and Certificate of Honour to the Next of Kin (NoK) of soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty. He expressed heartfelt solidarity with the families, assuring them of the Army’s continued support. “...

The 14th Executive Steering Group (ESG) meeting between the Indian Army and the British Army was held from May 20–21, 2025 , in New Delhi and Hisar , as part of the ongoing efforts to deepen India–UK defence cooperation . Image Source: Indian Army on X. Discussions during the two-day engagement focused on the Annual Defence Cooperation Plan , joint military exercises such as Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR , military training , and collaboration with think tanks . Both sides also explored capability development , interoperability enhancement , and cooperation in niche technologies . As part of the visit, the British delegation was hosted at the Hisar Military Station , where they were briefed on mechanised warfare tactics and observed small team drills conducted by Indian Army units. The visit provided operational insights and strengthened the mutual understanding of both forces. The ESG serves as the institutional platform for reviewing defence engagements and identifying areas for furth...