Siachen Glacier

Fourteen years on: An officer who commanded the Northern Command set to become army chief

The last army chief with Northern Command experience was Gen Deepak Kapoor, who headed it from 1 October, 2007 to 31 March, 2010, after which the government prioritised Eastern Command experience

Reminiscences of Siachen: When ice was on fire

With Chinese forays into the Depsang Plateau and the construction of roads into Shaksgam Valley, barely 50 km from Siachen, the two-front threat is a stark reality in the Ladakh region. In this context, the world's toughest battlefield still remains utmost relevant strategically

40 years of Operation Meghdoot: Siachen and Indian military's knockout punch to Pakistan

Apart from being one of the most challenging operations in the history of the world, Operation Meghdoot is distinguished by being one of the greatest examples of seamless coordination and synergy between the Indian Army and the Air Force

G20 Summit: Global climate crisis tests bloc's commitment to security and sustainability

As the world faces record-breaking temperatures and growing climate-related security risks, the G20 nations are challenged to prioritize both climate action and global security

Ladakh opens up previously forbidden tourist spots; check here places that are now accessible

Many of these hidden locations were previously inaccessible due to their proximity to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China

'Shiva Shakti': Anand Mahindra lauds Captain Shiva Chauhan after her deployment at Siachen glacier

Captain Chauhan underwent rigorous training at the Siachen Battle School. Avalanche and crevasse rescue exercises, ice wall climbing, endurance training, and survival drills were all part of the training

The story of Capt Shiva Singh Chauhan: What it takes to be the only woman army officer serving in Siachen

Captain Shiva Singh Chauhan is making history as she becomes the first Indian Army officer to be deployed in Siachen. She had to undergo arduous training – ice-wall climbing, avalanche and crevasse rescue and survival drills – to serve on the frozen battlefield, where temperatures can drop to minus

Why Indian Army activating satellite-based internet on Siachen Glacier is a big deal

The Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps, which handles military deployment along Kargil-Leh and secures the frontier with China and Pakistan, tweeted that internet was activated on the Siachen Glacier at 19,061 feet

Opinion | Why India needs to think twice before pulling out its soldiers from Siachen

Considering the increasing collusion between Pakistan and China against India and the ongoing Chinese belligerence on the LAC, any thoughts or discussions on Siachen demilitarisation would be disastrous.

Why army's decision to throw open Siachen Base Camp for tourists sends a strong message to Pakistan and China

Situated in the Karakoram range, the world's highest and coldest battlefield was opened on the occasion of World Tourism Day