When the 31st Battalion of Assam Rifles was honoured with the Governor’s Citation by Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik, it was a proud moment for the battalion and for the nation....

In a landmark development underscoring the Indian Armed Forces’ commitment to gender integration and merit-based leadership, Colonel Noreen Shanet John has emerged as the first woman officer to com...

The Indian Army has formally initiated termination proceedings against Major Sharyf Bhonsle, a commissioned officer of the elite 2nd Battalion, Parachute

Group Captain Shaliza Dhami stands as a pioneering figure in the Indian Air Force (IAF), distinguished by her operational expertise as a helicopter pilot and her trailblazing leadership roles. In M...

Colonel Karan Sandhu serves as the Commandant of 19 Assam Rifles, a frontline battalion of the Assam Rifles deployed in the sensitive and conflict-affected regions of Manipur. As the commanding off...

On 25 January 2015, Wing Commander Pooja Thakur etched her name into the annals of Indian military history. As the first woman officer to command the prestigious Tri-Services Guard of Honour at Ras...

The portrayal of Indian military personnel in cinema, television, web series, and advertisements has long been a staple of Indian entertainment, often evoking

The apparent paradox in general officer ranks—where a lieutenant general (typically a three-star officer) outranks a major general (a two-star officer),

The salutation “Jai Hind,” uttered crisply alongside the military salute, has become an enduring symbol of discipline, unity, and national pride within the

Major Rakesh T.R. serves with the 9th Battalion of the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), designated as 9 PARA (SF), one of the Indian Army’s most elite commando formations. On 24 April 2022, whi...

Wing Commander Mandeep Singh Dhillon, Service No. 25307 F(P), of the Indian Air Force exemplified the highest traditions of military service and humanitarian commitment. On 4 July 2017, while leadi...

In an era where global opportunities often define success, Lieutenant Kashish Methwani has carved a path that redefines ambition through service and purpose.

Flight Lieutenant Samarth Shukla (Service No. 36597 F(P)), a qualified pilot in the Indian Air Force’s Flying (Pilot) branch, exemplifies the professionalism, precision, and dedication that define ...

There are moments in history when someone steps forward not because the path is clear, but because it does not exist. Major Alka Sharma’s journey is one such story — a story of courage, conviction,...

Lieutenant Colonel Rohit Lingwal, Shaurya Chakra, of the 9th Battalion, Parachute Regiment (Special Forces)—widely known as 9 PARA SF—exemplifies the highest traditions of courage, leadership, and ...

Major Mustafa Bohara, Service No. IC-81741P, of the Indian Army Aviation Corps, exemplified the pinnacle of professional excellence, courage, and selfless service. On 21 October 2022, at the age of...

Squadron Leader Abhinav Nautiyal stands as a distinguished officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF), whose exemplary service during Operation Sindoor in May 2025 earned him a formal commendation from ...

Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, Sena Medal with two bars (posthumously awarded the second bar), was a distinguished officer of the Indian Army’s Brigade of the Guards who commanded the 21st Battalion of t...

In the challenging terrain of Assam’s insurgency-affected districts, where militants once operated with relative impunity, one name became synonymous with courage, precision, and unyielding resolve...

Wing Commander (Retd) Dr Vijayalakshmi Ramanan VSM stands as a pioneering figure in Indian military history — the first woman to be commissioned as an officer in the Indian Air Force. Born on 27 Fe...

New Delhi, 4 May 2026 — Mahindra & Mahindra has unveiled a purpose-built All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) designed exclusively for India’s armed forces and