REVEALED: 10 | Vintage Vibes

From firing range to factory floor: Inside India’s journey to build a fully indigenous AK-203

India has achieved full indigenisation of AK-203 rifle production. The Korwa facility now manufactures all components within the country. This milestone marks a decade-long journey in small-arms manufacturing. The young workforce plays a crucial role in this significant defence programme. Production is set to expand, with potential for exports and…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Poonch custodial deaths: Gujjar leaders express outrage as Armed Forces Tribunal clears record of Brigadier

Gujjar leaders expressed anger over the tribunal's decision regarding an Army officer. The tribunal struck punitive action against Brigadier Padmasambhava Acharya from records. This action relates to the custodial deaths of three civilians in Poonch district. Community leaders feel this decision betrays their trust and undermines justice. They demand accountability…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Veteran who lied about his age before fighting in Normandy dies aged 101

Born in London in 1925, Donald Turrell was just 17 when he enlisted in the Army, having forged a letter from his parents.

Evening Standard · Aug 29

Dramatic rescue in Nepal as survivors crawl through mud from flood-hit tunnel - video

The Nepali army has released dramatic footage showing rescuers pulling survivors from a mud-filled tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project in Rasuwa, as devastating flash floods continue to wreak havoc across Nepal.

The Times of India · Aug 28

Hegseth Secretly Hires MAGA Influencers to Wage Online Smear Campaigns Against Political Critics

A pro-Trump influencer secretly worked at the Pentagon, raising questions about Defence Secretary Hegseth's ties to online personalities and the department's media access policies.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

Ranking the 25 Greatest College Football Teams of All Time

From more than 150 years of college football history, these 25 teams stand out as the sport’s elite.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 28

In the 1950s, a Chinese-American Army veteran built a 440-acre ski resort on a New York mountain where minorities were also welcomed. Decades later, the property has been acquired to become part of a state park

A 440-acre New York mountain once became home to a Chinese-American-owned ski resort after Army veteran Joseph Tso bought and developed the property in the 1950s. The former Mt Cathalia resort welcomed minority visitors during an era of discrimination. Now, the historic property is set to join Minnewaska State Park…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrilla faction

The Colombian army has announced that a soldier in the French Foreign Legion was kidnapped earlier this month while travelling through Narino, a region in southwestern Colombia dominated by guerrillas.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 28

Army chief's Iran visit focused on de-escalation, negotiated settlement: Pakistan

Pakistan's Foreign Office stated Army chief Asim Munir's Iran visit aimed at regional de-escalation. He met Iranian leaders to discuss preventing conflict escalation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Islamabad refuted claims that Munir visited Iran as an envoy for the United States. Pakistan continues its diplomatic efforts to revive…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

'No Punishment': Hegseth Axed Us Army Chief for Investigating Kid Rock's Apache Helicopter Joyride

Former US Army Chief Gen Randy George was reportedly asked to halt an investigation into a helicopter incident near Kid Rock's home, leading to his sudden removal from the military.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27