Armed Forces

Why India’s armed forces are seeing a shortfall of over 11,000 officers

At a time when India is facing hostile neighbours, the defence ministry has said the military – Army, Navy and Air Force – is facing a dearth of young officers. While it claims COVID-19 is to blame, experts opine that better pay in the corporate sector is the reason for the shortfall

China: Xi Jinping calls for 'more quickly elevating' armed forces in speech

China must maximize its 'national strategic capabilities' in a bid to 'systematically upgrade the country's overall strength to cope with strategic risks, safeguard strategic interests and realize strategic objectives', Xi said

Ukraine vows not to give up on Bakhmut amid constant Russian attacks

The General Staff of Ukraine's armed forces late on Monday reported that the city and surrounding areas were under 'constant attacks' as 'the enemy takes no account of losses'

Explained: How China is ramping up its military capabilities

China has the world's largest standing army and navy, with Beijing announcing its biggest increase to military budget since 2019

Armed Forces Flag Day 2022: All you need to know about history and significance

This day is observed to enable the general public’s participation and support across India for the betterment of the Armed Forces Staff.

Armed forces must have mechanism for disciplinary proceedings against officers for adultery: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that armed forces must have some kind of mechanism for disciplinary proceedings against their officers for adultery as 'this is a conduct that can shake up the life of officers.'

Why SC suggested Centre to grant disability pension to Kargil War veteran discharged due to alcohol dependency

A bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and Sudhanshu Dhulia urged the Union Government to look at the "human side of justice"

Over 800 cases of suicide in the Armed Forces: Why our soldiers are so stressed

Long duty hours coupled with a lack of adequate sleep and rest, the attitude of senior leadership and long deployment in conflict areas are to blame for high stress levels in the armed forces

From Mahindras to Tatas, how corporate India supports Agnipath scheme

Amid violent protests across the country against the Centre’s new Agnipath scheme, eminent business personalities have backed the model, saying it will provide for a disciplined and trained workforce for the industry

What’s open, what’s closed: All you need to know about Bharat Bandh against Agnipath scheme

States are on high alert and have mobilised security personnel to ensure that no untoward incident takes place as several organisations have called for a nationwide bandh over the short-term contractual recruitment programme Agnipath