Territorial Army can now be fully mobilised as India empowers Army Chief amid Conflict with Pakistan

India-Pakistan Conflict: Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, the central government authorises the Chief of Army Staff to mobilise Territorial Army (TA) personnel to support the regular Army. Effective from February 2025 to 2028, this decision, made under Territorial Army Rule 1948, allows for the deployment of TA battalions across various Army Commands, contingent on budgetary availability.