Indian Army to Monitor Low-Altitude Airspace Along Borders

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

Defence National

The Indian Army has been assigned the responsibility of monitoring low-altitude airspace along India’s borders with China and Pakistan to strengthen surveillance against emerging aerial threats. The move is aimed at improving detection and response to drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other

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Army Chief Says Veterans Are Being Integrated

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

India’s Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, said on Wednesday that the Indian Army is actively integrating veterans into the country’s national security framework. He spoke about the continued contribution of former service members to security and development efforts. Support And Welfare Measures General Dwivedi highlighted ongoing efforts to improve welfare,

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Army Revises Social Media Rules for Personnel

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

The Indian Army has revised its long-standing restrictions on social media use, allowing its personnel limited, non-interactive access to social media platforms. Under the updated guidelines, officers and soldiers are now permitted to view content on platforms such as Instagram, X, Facebook, and messaging applications, but are strictly prohibited from posting, commenting,

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Final Batch of Apache Helicopters Arrives in India

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

India has received the final batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, completing the delivery of all six aircraft ordered for the Indian Army under a defence procurement agreement with the United States. The latest batch of three helicopters arrived at Hindon Air Force Station near Delhi and will now undergo assembly, checks and formal induction […]

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Army Displays Turkish Drone Used by Pak in Op Sindoor

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Indian Army on Monday displayed a Turkish-origin drone that was intercepted during Operation Sindoor, stating that the unmanned aerial vehicle was launched from Pakistan and intended to enter Indian airspace. According to Army officials, the drone was detected and neutralised before it could reach its intended target area in Punjab. The Army said the […]

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SC Upholds Dismissal of Christian Army Officer

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

The Supreme Court of India on 25 November 2025 upheld the termination of Samuel Kamalesan, a Christian officer in the Indian Army, who refused to enter the sanctum sanctorum of his regiment’s temple and operate in religious parades. The bench, led by Surya Kant CJI and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, found his refusal amounted to disobedience […]

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India’s Army Doesn’t Need Your Caste Census, Rahul

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

There’s a fine line between ignorance and arrogance — and Rahul Gandhi has managed to plant both feet firmly on either side. His latest claim that “10% of the population controls the Army” is not just laughably ignorant; it’s dangerously stupid. At a time when India’s soldiers are freezing in Siachen and fighting infiltration in […]

National Politics

Rajnath Singh Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Stirring Anarchy Over Army Remarks

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to create “anarchy” in India by raising issues of caste and reservation within the armed forces. Singh’s comments came at a rally in Bihar where he criticised Gandhi’s remark that “10 per cent of India controls the Army.” He warned against dragging […]

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Army Chief Warns of Unpredictable Future Challenges

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2025

Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Indian Army, said that future threats are becoming increasingly unpredictable and complex. Speaking to students at a college in his hometown of Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, he described the coming era in terms of “instability, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity”. He added that even Donald Trump “doesn’t know what he is going […]

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New Weapons, Specialist Units To Boost Army’s Capabilities

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

The Indian Army has completed the creation of 380 specialist drone platoons, codenamed “Ashni.” These units are designed to provide advanced surveillance and combat capabilities using unmanned systems. New Commando Battalions In the next six months, the Army will also raise 25 light commando battalions, to be known as “Bhairav.” These battalions are meant to […]