New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- With soldiers from India and the US pulling together on the same side of the rope, a tug-of-war in the hills of Uttarakhand offered a lighter yet symbolic moment during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, as troops from the two armies strengthened camaraderie alongside their combat training.

The friendly contest, held at the Auli Foreign Training Node on September 21, saw Indian and US Army soldiers form mixed teams and compete against each other, highlighting the human connection underpinning the bilateral military exercise.

"US Army Soldiers and Indian Army Soldiers, on mixed teams, participate in a tug-of-war during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 in Auli, India, Sept. 21, 2026. Soldiers from both nations worked side by side,...