Indo-US Joint Military Drill in Uttarakhand from September 16

Lucknow: As part of the ongoing Indo-US defence cooperation, a joint military training exercise “Yudh Abhyas 2018” will be conducted in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand’s Chaubattia from September 16-29, a spokesman of the Central Command said on Monday. This will be the 14th edition of the joint military exercise hosted alternately by both the countries. The two-week exercise will witness participation of about 350 personnel of the US Army and similar strength of Garud Division of the Indian Army, the official said. (IANS)