Indian Army

General Manoj Pande also spoke about the potential trigger for escalations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and highlighted transgressions as the main concern for India. However, he emphasized that India is adequately prepared to deal with any contingency that may arise.

The Indian disaster relief team, comprising 99 personnel of the hospital and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), provided medical relief to the victims in Hatya province -- one of the worst-hit regions of the country. The Indian team returned home on Monday. The Ministry of Defence said that the team's effort has been applauded both at the national and international levels.

Lieutenant General Hun Manet, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, along with a delegation is presently visiting India (February 2-4). This is the maiden visit to India by any Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army. Manet was accorded a ceremonial reception and guard of honour at the South Block lawns.

The assessment, which is part of a new confidential research paper by the Ladakh Police, was submitted at a conference of top police officers and Reuters has claimed of reviewing it. The Ladakh Police report states that the assessment is based on intelligence gathered by local police in the border areas and the pattern of India-China military tensions over the years.

The parade, which marks the 74th Republic Day celebration, will feature a variety of indigenous weapon systems including the Akash air defence missiles, K-9 Vajra howitzers, MBT Arjun tanks, BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Nag anti-tank guided missiles, and Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles.

India will produce six lakh AK 203 assault rifles with the help of Russia over the next 10 years. After being stuck for many years due to several issues, the production of AK-203 assault rifle has started in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Being light in nature, the AK 203 assault rifles are equipped with state-of-the-art technology that makes it excellent in all-weather conditions. The assault rifle can fire 700 rounds in a minute.

Addressing the occasion of the Army Day Parade organised for the first time in Bengaluru, since 1949, Pande said that the situation is normal in the northern borders. Through the established protocols and border mechanisms, steps have been taken to maintain peace, he said. "We are ensuring the strong defence postures at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to ensure that we are fully prepared to face any contingency situation," he said.

The Indian Army has this vital information and it is keeping a close vigil on the development. Without naming China, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said that there is a slight increase in the deployment of adversary troops in the eastern border of the LAC. India has also maintained adequate force deployment along the LAC and is ready to deal with any situation, he added.

The Army chief was addressing the annual press conference here on Thursday. "The Indian Army is also creating a huge road network in their part alongside the International Border area. Simultaneously, India is boosting infrastructure projects near the Indo-China border. These border connecting roads will be 'all-weather roads'.

The Army inaugurated such a unit in Ahmedabad. It is the first 3D Printed House for Indian soldiers and located at Ahmedabad Cantt. The Army said on Thursday that the technique utilises a concrete 3D printer that accepts a computerised three-dimensional design and fabricates a 3D structure in a layer-by-layer manner by extruding a specialised type of concrete specifically designed for the purpose. This unique house has ground plus one configuration. The dwelling unit has been constructed by the Military Engineering Services (MES) in collaboration with MiCoB Pvt Ltd incorporating the latest 3D Rapid Construction Technology, the Indian Army officials said.