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Republic Day: All-women tri-service contingent, armed forces to march today

Kartavya Path in the national capital is set to witness the nation's Aatmanirbhar military prowess and growing 'Nari Shakti' on the occasion of the Republic Day tomorrow

India's military prowess to be showcased at Republic Day parade 2024

India's military prowess, cultural diversity, and many other unique initiatives will be witnessed during this year's Republic Day celebration on Friday

Republic Day: French Prez taking part is matter of pride, says PM Modi

PM Modi added that he is elated about the fact that Macron began his India visit from Jaipur in Rajasthan

Prez approves 80 gallantry awards, other decorations to Army personnel

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday approved 80 gallantry awards including six Kirti Chakra and 16 Shaurya Chakra on the eve of the 75th Republic Day. Out of the six Kirti Chakra, three were conferred posthumously, and of the 16 Shaurya Chakra, two posthumously. The Kirti Chakra is India's second highest peacetime gallantry award after Ashok Chakra while the Shaurya Chakra is the third highest peacetime. The Kirti Chakra awardees are Major Digvijay Singh Rawat of 21st Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), Major Deependra Vikram Basnet from the Sikh Regiment's fourth battalion and Havildar Pawan Kumar Yadav from the 21st battalion of the Mahar Regiment, according to the defence ministry. Those conferred the award posthumously are Captain Anshuman Singh from the 26th battalion of the Punjab Regiment (Army Medical Corps), Havildar Abdul Majid of the Parachute Regiment's ninth battalion (special forces) and Sepoy Pawan Kumar from the 55th battalion of the Rashtriya Rifle

Northern Army Commander visits J&K's Poonch, briefed on security strategy

Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday visited troops in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and was briefed about a new methodology being adopted to strengthen the area's security. The Army Commander emphasised executing operations with utmost professionalism. "Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Army Commander Northern Command visited a battalion deployed in the hinterland in Poonch sector for operational review," the Northern Command said in a post on X. It said a comprehensive briefing was carried out by ground commanders on the prevailing security situation, including a new methodology being adopted to strengthen the security of the area. The commander also reviewed the need-based projects initiated by the Army for the development of the local community.

Prez Murmu to confer Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024 on Jan 22

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024 to 19 exceptional children in an award ceremony that will take place at Vigyan Bhawan on January 22, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Women and Child Development here on Friday.The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will interact with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardees on January 23, it said.The official press note stated that the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, will interact with the children and congratulate them for their exemplary performances in their respective categories, along with the Minister of State, Munjpara Mahendrabhai.The Puraskar will be conferred upon 19 children selected from all regions of the country for their exceptional achievements in the field of Art and Culture (7), Bravery (1), Innovation (1), Science & Technology (1), Social Service (4), and Sports (5). There are nine boys and 10 girls among the awardees, belonging .

Republic Day: Delhi Police prohibits flying aerial objects till Feb 15

The prohibition has been implemented for 29 days--from January 18 to February 15--unless withdrawn earlier

With an eye on Ladakh, DRDO begins testing an indigenous light tank

The tank has been named Zorawar, after the 19th-century general who conquered Ladakh and Baltistan for his Dogra overlords

76th Army Day 2024: Army Day parade takes place in Lucknow, check updates

76th Army Day 2024: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with CM Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel, attended the Army Day parade taking place in Lucknow

Congress Prez Kharge, Rahul Gandhi extend wishes on 76th Army Day

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday extended their wishes on the 76th Army Day

Army day: President Murmu, PM Modi highlight sacrifice of bravehearts

President Droupdai Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed their warm wishes to Indian Army personnel on the occasion of Army Day on January 15

2024 to be year of technolgy absorption: Army Chief General Manoj Pande

General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff on Monday extended his greetings on the occasion of 76th Army Day

Army maintaining 'robust posture' at borders: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande

The Indian Army continues to maintain a "robust posture" at the borders and is prepared to protect the country's territorial integrity at "all costs", Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Sunday, amid the over three-year festering border row with China in eastern Ladakh. On the eve of the Army Day, Gen Pande said the force is fully committed with an "unwavering resolve" to counter any security threat, asserting that its fundamental character, core ethos and professionalism will enable it to live up to the expectations of citizens. He said the transition towards becoming a modern, agile, adaptive, technology-enabled and future-ready force shall continue as part of the transformation roadmap. "Each member of the 'Olive Green' fraternity is fully committed, with an unwavering resolve, to counter security threats to the nation," he said. "We continue to maintain a robust posture at the borders and stand prepared to protect our territorial integrity, at all costs," he said in a message ai

Maldives calls for withdrawal of Indian troops; Core group meeting held

The two sides decided to set up the core group on the contentious issue following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Muizzu on the sidelines of the COP28 summit

Consult ex-servicemen to combat rising terrorism in valley: J-K LG Sinha

'Despite an increase in tourism, with a record-breaking number of tourists reaching 2 crore 12 lakh this year, our neighboring country persists in attempting to instigate violence in J & K,' he added

Modi govt working hard to ensure well-being of veterans: Defence Min

Noting that armed forces veterans hold a special place in the heart of every Indian, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the Narendra Modi government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure their well-being, be it implementing the "one rank, one pension" scheme or providing healthcare and re-employment. Indian soldiers rise above family, caste and creed in the service of the nation as they know if the country is secure, everything is safe, he said, adding their integrity and professionalism is respected and recognised not just by the whole country but by the entire world. Addressing an Armed Forces Veterans' Day event at the Air Force Station in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, Singh said it is a collective responsibility of the people to treat soldiers and their dependents as their own family members and ensure that they stand with them always. He appealed to the people to further strengthen their will to honour the retired as well as the serving soldiers. Singh interacted with t

Indian armed forces one of the finest in the world, says IAF chief

The Indian Air Force, in particular, has grown from a very modest beginning just about 90 years ago to being "one of the most formidable air forces in the world", he said

Search underway in J&K to track down terrorists who attacked Army convoy

A cordon-and-search operation was underway in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday to track down terrorists who had fired on a convoy of Army vehicles a day ago, officials said. There was no casualty in the attack on the convoy on Friday. Troops are using sniffer dogs and aerial surveillance to comb the area, which has dense forest, the officials said. The cordon-and-search operation was underway to track the attackers, a senior officer said. The vehicles that came under attack near Krishna Ghati in Poonch sector on Friday evening were carrying security personnel back to a camp. No one was injured in the attack and the commanding officer as well as other Army personnel were safe, officials said. A similar ambush on Army vehicles took place in Poonch's Dhatya Morh in the Dera Ki Gali area on December 21. Four Army personnel were killed in the attack. Rajouri and Poonch districts have witnessed targeted attacks by terrorists on the Army and civilians in the recent past

Indian Army to showcase 'Made in India' weapons, platforms on Republic Day

New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): Made-in-India weapon systems and platforms would be the main attraction in this year's Republic Day parade from the Indian Army including the LCH Prachand chopper, Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers and Nag anti-tank missiles.The LCH Prachand is the first indigenous Multi-Role Combat Helicopter designed and manufactured by HAL. It has potent ground attack and aerial combat capability. The helicopter possesses modern stealth characteristics, robust armour protection and formidable night attack capability. Onboard advanced navigation system, guns tailored for close combat and potent air to air missiles make the LCH especially suited for the modern battlefield.NAG has been developed by DRDO to engage highly fortified enemy tanks in day and night conditions. The missile has "Fire & Forget" "Top Attack" capabilities with passive homing guidance to defeat all MBTs equipped with composite and reactive armour. The NAG missile carrier NAMICA is a ...

Casual labourers in BRO projects to be covered under term insurance

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to roll out a term insurance scheme for casual paid labourers engaged by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for various infrastructure projects. Under the scheme, a sum of Rs 10 lakh will be given to the next of kin in case of death of a labourer during project works, according to the defence ministry. "Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to launch a group (term) insurance scheme for Casual Paid Labourers (CPLs) engaged by Border Roads Organisation/General Reserve Engineer Force for the ongoing project works," it said in a statement on Saturday. "This scheme will provide the insured value of Rs 10 lakh as an insurance in any kind of death to CPLs family/next of kin," it said. The ministry said the scheme will serve as a social security and welfare measure to the CPLs working in remote and far-flung areas of the nation. "Keeping in view the severe risk posed to the lives of CPLs posted in hazardous work-site