RASHTRIYA RIFLES
Return of Mrs G's 'foreign hand': Is Mohan Bhagwat's warning of a foreign hand behind protests a genuine concern or an old political tactic?
Mohan Bhagwat warns of foreign conspiracies behind protests in India, echoing past political tactics to delegitimize dissent. While he claims to embrace religious diversity, critics question his commitment to action against communal violence and the protection of minority rights, highlighting a discrepancy between his words and deeds.
Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar takes charge as general officer commanding of 1 Corps
Lt Gen Akhilesh Kumar assumed command of 1 Corps in Mathura on October 1. He brings extensive experience from various operational environments, particularly the Line of Control. Prior to this, he held crucial appointments, including additional director general of discipline and vigilance. Gen Kumar has been honored with the Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for his dedicated service.
Hashim Musa, LeT terrorist and one of the key plotters of Pahalgam attack, eliminated in army operation
A joint team of the Army, police and security forces killed top Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Asif, widely known as Hashim Musa, in an encounter in the upper reaches of Yousmarg, about 60 km from Srinagar.
J&K: Security tightened in Bhalesa as SOG intensifies search operations and patrolling
Security has been tightened in Bhalesa in Doda district following recent terror-related developments in the Doda-Udhampur belt. Exclusive visuals show personnel of the Special Operations Group conducting intensive search operations and patrolling in border and interior areas as security forces maintain heightened vigilance in the region.
Independence Day 2026: President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards
India Independence Day 2026: President Droupadi Murmu approved seventy-eight gallantry awards for defence and police personnel. These prestigious awards included nine Kirti Chakras and nineteen Shaurya Chakras for bravery. Several personnel received these honors posthumously for their exceptional service and sacrifice. The President also approved eighty-nine Mention-in-Despatches for armed forces members.
Indian Army initiates process to procure 159 bullet-proof troop carriers for Rashtriya Rifles
The Indian Army is procuring 159 bullet-proof troop carriers for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to enhance soldier mobility in challenging terrains. The vehicles will support Rashtriya Rifles operations, offering protection and mobility up to 5,000 meters altitude, aligning with the Make in India initiative.
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Soldier died of bullet injury from his own rifle in J&K's Rajouri
In Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, an army soldier from 54 Rashtriya Rifles tragically died from a bullet injury sustained from his own service rifle while on sentry duty at the Solki village company headquarters. Fellow soldiers discovered him deceased after hearing a gunshot from his post on late Saturday.
Prez Droupadi Murmu approves 103 gallantry awards, top honours for Army
On the eve of Independence Day, the President approved 103 gallantry awards to armed forces and police for their bravery in anti-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir. This includes four Kirti Chakras, with three posthumous, and 18 Shaurya Chakras. Col Manpreet Singh and DSP Himayun M Bhat were awarded the Kirti Chakra posthumously.
Colonel Manpreet Singh, three others conferred Kirti Chakra
Colonel Manpreet Singh, who was killed in an anti-terror operation in Anantnag last September, has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award. Also receiving the Kirti Chakra posthumously are Rifleman Ravi Kumar and Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Himayun Muzzammil Bhat, who fell in the same operation, and Major Malla Rama Gopal Naidu. President Droupadi Murmu has approved a total of 103 gallantry awards on the eve of Independence Day, including 18 Shaurya Chakras, 63 Sena Medals, and 39 Mention-in-Despatches.
Northern Army commander reviews winter preparedness in south Kashmir
Northern Army Commander Lieutenant Upendra Dwivedi reviews the Indian army's operational preparedness, and winter strategies in South Kashmir. He visited the Rashtriya Rifles battalions at Pulwama, Kulgam, and Anantnag. He was accompanied by valley-based Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai. They also took the opportunity to felicitate the army troops for their integrity and high standards.
Col Manpreet Singh preferred his men when offered peace posting
Colonel Manpreet Singh, a combat veteran and commander of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles, rejected a peace posting upon his promotion in 2021 and instead chose to stay with his battalion. He was killed in an encounter with terrorists in the higher reaches of Kokernag, along with Major Ashish Dhonchak, Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Humayun Bhat, and one soldier.
On Christmas: Indian Army plays Santa for kids in Kashmir
The Rashtriya Rifles encampment at Larkipora, 65 km from Srinagar, was buzzing with activities on Christmas with thumping of boots replaced by giggles of children from neighbouring localities of Wessu, Pethdialgam, Brenty, Kokernag, Vailu and Gadol who were invited here by the Commanding Officer as a gesture to connect with locals.
Terrorist hideout busted in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, huge cache of arms recovered
Based on specific information, joint parties of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the 38 Rashtriya Rifles launched an operation in a dense forest area near Gambhir Mughlan and found an underground hideout built of stones, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajouri, Chandan Kohli said.
President approves 132 Gallantry awards
President Ram Nath Kovind, who is also the Supreme Commander of the armed forces, has approved 132 awards to armed forces personnel and members of the paramilitary forces.
Army Rejig: Now ADG to head Rashtriya Rifles
The move is aimed at cutting administrative flab to sharpen combat capabilities.
Army Chief Rawat among 19 awarded PVSM, 2 army men conferred Kirti Chakra
Almost all commanders who became Army chief in the past four decades had been decorated with the award before their appointment to the top post, according to defence experts.
Army Chief to meet top commanders to discuss major transformation studies
More such discussions on the studies are likely to be held before the final touches are given at the October conference. They will then be presented to the defence ministry.
Rashtriya rifles chief may be shifted to J&K for swift operations
The army is contemplating to co-locate the Director General Rashtriya Rifles with its Northern Command, explained officials. Lt Gen Sharawat is the current DG Rashtriya Rifles.
Indian Army distributes solar lights at high altitude areas in Jammu and Kashmir
The Indian Army's Rashtriya Rifles unit based in Bhadarwah has so far distributed over 17,000 such lights among the Gujjars and Bakerwals under its 'Project Roshni'(light).
Kupwara encounter with militants: Army pays floral tributes to martyred Colonel Santosh Mahadik
Tributes to the valour and sacrifice of the late officer were paid in a solemn ceremony held at Badami Bagh Cantonment.
Army's elite counter-insurgency unit Rashtriya Rifles turns 25 tomorrow
The Rashtriya Rifles, Army's elite counter-insurgency unit which has neutralised over 16,300 terrorists, will celebrate its silver jubilee tomorrow.
Dead body of abducted Indian Army soldier Aurangzeb found in Pulwama
The soldier, identified as Aurangzeb, was a rifleman with the 44 Rashtriya Rifles.
Arms, ammunition recovered from hideout in Rajouri district
The Kalakote based Rashtriya Rifles battalion of the army recovered arms and ammunition from general area Lal Thandapani Forest yesterday.
Army jawan of the Rashtriya Rifles killed in accidental gun fire in J&K
An Army jawan of the Rashtriya Rifles was killed when his service rifle went off accidentally during guard duty in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Army commanding officer killed in encounter in J&K
Colonel Munindra Nath Rai, commanding officer of 42 Rashtriya Rifles, and policeman were killed in gun battle at Mindora village of Tral, Army spokesman said.
Army, civil administration to conduct disaster management exercise in Jammu & Kashmir
The exercise will be conducted by Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, based at Banihal, in coordination with the civil administration from 13 to 15 January.
Arms and ammunition recovered from militant hideout in Doda
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, Rashtriya Rifles & police launched a joint search operation & busted the hideout of militant in Doda yesterday.
Top commander among three militants killed in north Kashmir
At least three militants are believed to have died in a fierce encounter that started in a north Kashmir village in the afternoon.
Rashtriya Rifles jawan injured in militant attack
An army jawan was today injured when a road opening party of security forces came under attack from militants in Kupwara district of Kashmir.
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