New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on Friday, a Defence Ministry official said. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid solemn homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation by laying a floral wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, the official said in a statement.An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Pune, Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar was …
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Pune, May 28 (IANS) The National Defence Academy (NDA) is set to conduct its 150th Passing Out parade (POP) at the iconic tri-services academy campus at Pune’s Khadakwasla on May 30.The grand ceremony will mark the commissioning of 355 cadets into the Indian Armed Forces.Ahead of the historic and momentous occasion, a full dress-rehearsal was conducted at the same iconic grounds in Khadakwasla, setting the momentum for the grand ceremony.The dress rehearsal saw a spectacular display of fly pas…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Ahead of his superannuation later this month, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan chaired the concluding Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting on Monday, an official said. General Chauhan has been serving as the second CDS since September 30, 2022, the Defence Ministry official said.The Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), said in a message on X, “Today marked the concluding Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting for General Anil Chauhan #CDS &…
Pune, May 20 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi will review the Passing Out Parade of the 150th Course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) scheduled to be held on May 30, at the iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground in Khadakwasla, Pune. The prestigious Passing Out Parade (POP) will mark the culmination of the Spring Term 2026 training cycle, with around 355 cadets from the Army, Navy and Air Force set to graduate after completing rigorous academic, physical and military training at the…
Bengaluru, May 12 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday congratulated Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on his appointment as the next Chief of the Naval Staff, calling it a proud moment for Karnataka. In a statement, Vijayendra said that Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan’s journey from Basavanagudi in Bengaluru to the Sainik School Bijapur and eventually to the top post in the Indian Navy was inspiring and would motivate many youngsters from th…
Vadodara, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted education reforms, women’s empowerment initiatives, and community-led development efforts during his address in Vadodara linked to Sardardham programmes. Speaking to the gathering, he said institutions like Sardardam are playing a key role in shaping youth careers by providing residential facilities, training, and academic support.He described such centres as “launching pads for future careers,” particularly f…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Centre has appointed Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Anil Chauhan, whose tenure is set to conclude on May 30. Along with assuming charge as the country’s top military officer, Lieutenant General Raja Subramani will also serve as Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Military Affairs from the date he takes over the post until further orders.Announcing the appointment, the Ministry of…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Government has appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the new Chief of Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who is scheduled to retire from service on May 31. Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as the 34th Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command on July 31 last year.The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 01, 1987, and is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare.He is an …
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that growing public discussion around women’s representation reflects the strength of Indian democracy, asserting that the Nari Shakti Vandan initiative will give “new wings” to the aspirations of women across the country. He also stated that women’s participation in decision-making will be the “biggest guarantee for our bright future.” Addressing the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan at Vigyan Bhawan, the Prime Minister said…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) 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’ at a terrorist camp, underlining what he described as a conscious effort to balance military objectives with humanitarian considerations.Speaking on the podcast “Before I Became Me” by IIMUN with host Rishabh Shah, the Army Chief said the operation involved flexible timing, but commanders chose rest…