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Trap shooter Preeti Rajak becomes Indian Army’s first woman subedar

Indian Army’s woman Havildar Preeti Rajak, who is champion trap shooter, was promoted to rank of subedar. Subedar Preeti Rajak is now the first woman subedar of the Army. Read More

Republic Day 2024 parade: In a first, 4 Artillery Regiment women officers will lead contingents

R-Day: In a first, 4 Artillery Regiment women officers will lead contingents

In a historic first, four women officers from the Regiment of Artillery will be participating as the contingent commanders in the 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi’s Kartavya Path, on January 26. Read More

Indian Army conducting three joint exercises with Egypt, Kyrgyzstan, and Saudi Arabia in January

Army conducting drills with Egypt, Kyrgyzstan, Saudi Arabia in January

The Indian Army is conducting three bilateral exercises with its counterparts from Egypt, Kyrgyzstan, and Saudi Arabia this month. The exercises are codenamed “Cyclone” with Egypt, “Khanjar” with Kyrgyzstan, and “Sada Tanseeq” with Saudi Arabia. Read More

Who are Major Jerry Blaize and Captain Supreetha CT, the first couple participating in Republic Day parade?

R-Day 2024 parade: Who are Maj Jerry Blaize and Capt Supreetha CT?

In a first, an Indian Army couple – Major Jerry Blaize and Captain Supreetha CT – will be participating in the 75th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path in Delhi on January 26. Read More

‘NATEX K2K’: Indian Army paramotor team completes epic ‘Arunachal to Gujarat’ cross-India expedition

Army paramotorists complete epic ‘Arunachal to Gujarat’ expedition

A team of intrepid Indian Army officers and soldiers has concluded a groundbreaking paramotor expedition, “NATEX K2K”, traversing the vast expanse of India from its easternmost tip to its western edge. Read More

Army Day 2024: At ‘Shaurya Sandhya’ event, Rajnath Singh lauds valour, patriotism of Indian soldiers

At ‘Shaurya Sandhya’, Rajnath lauds Indian soldiers’ valour, patriotism

In his address at the “Shaurya Sandhya” event in Lucknow on Army Day, the defence minister lauded the unique character of Indian soldiers, emphasizing the four core values that define them: patriotism, courage, humanity, and loyalty to the Constitution. Read More

Army Day 2024: COAS General Manoj Pande says ‘troops ready for any challenge’

Army Day: COAS Gen Manoj Pande says ‘troops ready for any challenge’

India observed the 76th Army Day, on January 15. The main Army Day parade this year was held in Lucknow for the first time. It was held under the aegis of the Central Army Command, also known as Surya Command, which has its headquarters in the city. Read More

General Manoj Pande says LAC situation ‘stable but sensitive’, ‘concerning’ in Myanmar border