New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid heartfelt tributes to the bravehearts who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the 1999 Kargil War and said that the nation will forever be grateful to the valiant soldiers of the Indian Army. He said that the indomitable courage and unwavering resolve of the armed forces will continue to inspire generations.India is commemorating the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday, marked with gratitude and national pride, in…
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Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) The 135th edition of the Durand Cup got underway at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday with a derby match between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The opening ceremony celebrated India’s rich cultural diversity, the martial traditions of the Indian Armed Forces and the vibrant artistic heritage of West Bengal.Among those present were Indranil Khan, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Department of Youth Services and Sports and D…
Srinagar, July 25 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived here on Saturday to travel to Kargil by road to attend the Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations. To participate in the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas Events at Drass, the defence minister is taking the road journey to Drass due to inclement weather.On his arrival at Srinagar International Airport, the Defence Minister was received by the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha along with senior civil and security officials.The Defence Minister was scheduled to…
Raipur, July 22 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday approved a 10 per cent reservation for Agniveer soldiers in direct recruitment for various Class‑III posts in state services. The landmark decision aims to provide dignified employment opportunities and honour the service of Agniveer soldiers after their four‑year tenure in the Indian Armed Forces. The Council of Ministers approved the Chhattisgarh Agniveer Soldiers (Reservation of Vacanci…
Imphal, July 18 (IANS) The Assam Rifles on Saturday organised a series of sustained civil‑military engagement programmes across Manipur to strengthen community confidence, promote youth empowerment, and foster greater public cooperation with the security forces. Held in Imphal valley and hilly areas, Bishnupur, Thoubal, and Tengnoupal districts, as part of the broader objective of nation‑building and grassroots stabilisation, the structured outreach initiatives provided a direct platform for…
Imphal, July 15 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday said that the state’s rich footballing legacy has inspired generations of athletes and continues to shape the sporting aspirations of its youth, while Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh described football as an integral part of Manipur’s identity that has produced numerous sporting icons. The Governor, along with the Chief Minister, on Wednesday graced the Trophy Showcase Ceremony of the 135th Edition of the Durand Cup 202…
Seattle, July 13 (IANS) The Indian mission in Seattle organised a special event to honour Indian Armed Forces veterans and their families, recognising their dedicated service, sacrifice and enduring commitment to the nation. The gathering, organised on July 12 (local time), brought together veterans and their families residing across the Greater Seattle area and highlighted their continued contribution to society even after retirement from military service.The event was hosted by the Consulate G…
Nagpur, July 6 (IANS) In a remarkable act of courage and swift response, the Indian armed forces’s National Cadet Corps (NCC) team in Maharashtra’s Nagpur rescued a local who had remained trapped inside a well for nearly 18 hours near the Camp Office of the Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC-605) being held in the Wardha district. According to officials, the rescue operation was carried out on July 3 after personnel of No. 3 Maharashtra (Girls) Battalion NCC, Nagpur, received information about …
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Congress General Secretary and MP, K.C. Venugopal, on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla requesting that a privilege motion be taken up against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly misleading the House on the casualties sustained by the Indian Armed Forces during ‘Operation Sindoor’. “Notice of question of privilege under Rule 223 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha against the Minister of Defence for having misled the House,”…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Outgoing Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, in an interview with IANS, has called the Agnipath Scheme a “major human resource reform” aimed at forming a “younger and future-ready Army”. He emphasised that any improvements to the Agnipath Scheme in the future should be “guided by operational requirements” and field experience rather than by “predetermined numbers.”The Agnipath Scheme is a short-term recruitment program for the Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and…