New Delhi, April 10 – Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has revealed that the Indian Army deliberately delayed a planned strike during Operation Sindoor to avoid disrupting 'namaz' (prayer) at a terrorist camp, highlighting what he described as a conscious effort to balance military...
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New Delhi, April 3 The Supreme Court has asked the Centre if military cadets who become unfit due to disabilities sustained during training can be given ex-servicemen status, enabling them to avail reservation benefits in government and semi-government jobs.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna...
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New Delhi, April 1 Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, who led the Southern Command during Operation Sindoor last year, took over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on Wednesday.The decorated military officer succeeds Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh.At a ceremony held on the South Block...
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Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth today assumed the role of Vice Chief of the Army Staff. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla, Pune. He was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986. He has commanded an Armoured Regiment in the desert sector, an Armoured...
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New Delhi, March 26 – Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shared his experiences from his stay at the International Space Station with cadets of the National Defence Academy, an official said on Thursday."A informative, motivating, and inspiring talk was held for the cadets of...
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Pune, March 20 Retired Army Chief General Manoj Naravane said that his plan for the future was to become a "modest storyteller", his statement coming during an event here related to his book 'The Cantonment Conspiracy: A Military Thriller'.Speaking at a 'meet and greet' event at a heritage...
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Panaji, March 17 Goa Governor P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, and other senior leaders paid tribute to former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on the occasion of his death anniversary.Several leaders gathered at Parrikar's memorial at Miramar Beach, where he was...
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Pune, March 13 The National Defence Academy (NDA) will host the prestigious Sabhikhi Cup 2026 from March 17 to 21, bringing together 331 male and 98 female cadets from India's premier military training institutions in a showcase of athletic excellence, teamwork, and jointmanship, an official...
New Delhi, March 10 The Supreme Court on Tuesday warned that it could summon the defence and finance secretaries if their concerned ministries fail to take a decision on extending monetary benefits to military cadets who became unfit due to disability suffered during their training period.A...
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New Delhi, March 10 – Women are steadily expanding their roles in India’s armed forces, marking a significant shift in the traditionally male-dominated defence establishment. Policy reforms and institutional changes are opening new avenues across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.Currently, India...
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New Delhi, March 8 In 2014, the combined strength of women officers in the armed forces was nearly 3,000, and it has since risen to more than 11,000, reflecting not only quantitative growth, but also a "broader shift" in institutional outlook, the government said on Sunday.On the occasion of...
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