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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Southern Command marks 11th International Yoga Day
Pune: All stations of the Southern Command celebrated the 11th International Yoga Day with the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' promoting holistic well-being on Saturday morning. Lieutenant general Dhiraj Seth, general officer commanding-in-chief, Southern Command, led the celebration. "During the session, the role of yoga in enhancing physical fitness, emotional balance and mental robustness in challenging environments was prominently highlighted. The event underscored the Indian Army's commitment to holistic well-being and operational readiness," stated a statement issued by the defence PRO, Pune. In collaboration with Isha Foundation and its 20 volunteers from Pune, the session was conducted by four trained Hatha Yoga teachers from the Sadhguru Hatha Yoga Gurukulam. Participants engaged in a series of structured yogic practices, including Yoga Namaskar for spinal strength, Nadi Shuddhi for cleansing energy pathways and the 7-minute 'Miracle of Mind' meditation—all designed to enhance vitality, mental clarity and emotional stability.
United News of India
12-06-2025
- General
- United News of India
Ahmedabad air crash: Army's Southern Command mobilises troops for rescue operations
West Pune, June 12 (UNI) In the immediate aftermath of the air crash near Ahmedabad on Thursday, troops of the Indian Army from Ahmedabad Cantonment, under the aegis of Southern Command, were mobilised within minutes to respond to the emergency. Demonstrating urgency and commitment, the troops effected a breach in a section of the cantonment boundary wall to facilitate swift ingress to the crash site. Rescue operations were promptly launched in close coordination with the civil administration, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and other first responders. All ranks operated shoulder to shoulder, showcasing exemplary jointmanship, unyielding resolve, and a steadfast mission-first ethos that defines the spirit of the Indian Army. The Indian Army reaffirms its commitment to extending all possible assistance during national emergencies and calamities, said Southern Command Pune in a press statement. Notably, the Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London, crashed tragically shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport. UNI SP SS
Saba Yemen
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Israeli Chief of Staff approves continuation of war in Gaza
Occupied al-Quds- Saba: The so-called Chief of Staff of the Israeli enemy, Eyal Zamir, approved plans on Friday to continue the war on the Gaza Strip. The Israeli enemy army said in a press release: "The Chief of Staff assessed the situation and approved operational plans in the Southern Command to continue fighting in Gaza." Since October 7, 2023, Israeli forces have launched an offensive on the Gaza Strip, killing 54,677 civilians, the majority of whom are children and women, and wounding 125,530 others. This is a preliminary toll, with a number of victims still under the rubble and on the streets, unable to be reached by ambulances and rescue teams. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Southern Command troops hold exercise in Sir Creek sector for operational readiness
Pune: Troops of the Southern Command, along with the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard, recently conducted an exercise in the sensitive Sir Creek sector of Kutch in Gujarat to strengthen their operational readiness in the region. The multi-day exercise was crucial against the backdrop of the recent Operation Sindoor , in which units deployed in the region destroyed multiple Pakistani drones. The Southern Command is responsible for the security of the creek, which is a 96-km-long tidal estuary. It separates the Kutch region of Gujarat and the Sindh province of Pakistan. The Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard have elements deployed in the region to oversee the sea parts and vast marshy areas. Operating in this area requires both ground forces and naval deployment. So, it is essential for them to work in tandem to achieve operational requirements. "During the exercise, troops conducted battlefield drills and also displayed their naval power. A team of divers also showed their exceptional capabilities to perform duties underwater in the region," a source told TOI. An official X handle of the Southern Command states, "#Baldeaglebrigade conducted a multiagency #exercise to rehearse battlefield drills in the Creek sector of #Kutch. All stakeholders displayed excellent #Synergy while executing integrated #Training, thereby strengthening operational readiness." The boats of various classes and speed boats carrying armed personnel participated in the exercise to display their power and synergy, said the source. "The troops of Indian Army also used an all-terrain specialised vehicle in deep water to carry out the amphibious drill. Divers showed their stealth by diving deep into the water. Personnel of the infantry battalion also performed operational drills in marshy terrain," added the source. The units that neutralised enemy drones during Operation Sindoor also used various drones for tactical use during the exercise, depicting a wartime scenario, added the officials. Meanwhile, Lt Gen Prit Pal Singh, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of XXI Corps of the Command, reviewed the operational preparedness and combat readiness of the troops. "The GOC also observed advanced drone training and appreciated the innovative tactics and integration of new technologies aimed at enhancing the formation's combat effectiveness," said an official from the Command.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
IDF troops destroy Hamas military assets in schools throughout Gaza
Over 800 explosive devices and other weapons that had been hidden throughout Gaza have been found and confiscated. IDF troops in the Gaza Strip, operating under the Southern Command, have destroyed a tunnel under a building that previously served as a school in Khan Yunis, and discovered explosives in another building that previously also operated as a school in Shejaia, the IDF said Friday evening. The explosives found in the former school were hidden inside UNRWA sacks. Over 800 explosive devices and other weapons that had been hidden in courtyards and buildings throughout Gaza have been found and confiscated. Dozens of tunnels have been unearthed, investigated, and destroyed, according to the military. "Hamas terrorists systematically plant explosive devices in building courtyards, with the intent to harm IDF forces operating in the area," the military said in its statement. Troops have been operating across the strip to destroy terrorist infrastructure. Defense Minister Isarel Katz said earlier on X/Twitter that the IDF is operating with "full force" to achieve the goals of the war, which include releasing all the hostages in Gaza and destroying Hamas. Katz said that in every location the IDF operates, after it clears the area of terrorists and infrastructure, it remains there to hold the position. A critical juncture has been crossed on the way to achieving the objectives of the latest operation in Gaza. Thursday night was one of the most intense since the beginning of the IDF's "Gideon's Chariots" operation in Gaza, according to testimonies from Israeli soldiers on the ground. Amir Bohbot contributed to this report.
