In a moment that has inspired countless defence aspirants across India, Mehakpreet Kaur, a young woman from a modest farming family in rural Punjab, has achieved what many consider extraordinary. S...

Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh stands as a trailblazer in Indian military aviation. She is the first woman pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to fly the advanced French-origin Rafale multi-role fi...

In the rugged terrain of South Kashmir, where counter-terrorism operations demand split-second decisions and unyielding resolve, one soldier’s extraordinary act of courage on 19 December 2024 redef...

In the serene hills of Himachal Pradesh, a determined young woman from a modest village has rapidly emerged as one of the most promising officers in the Indian Army. Lieutenant Pragati Thakur’s jou...

In the rugged terrain of Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district, where dense forests and remote border areas pose constant security challenges, a young officer from Manipur demonstrated extraordinar...

In a significant departure from established practice, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, SYSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM***, has been appointed as the Military Adviser (MA) in the National Security Council Secret...

In a bizarre case that has raised serious concerns about the misuse of military identity, a 21-year-old man from Shahjahanpur was detained on Friday after

On 13 June 2026, at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal, Hyderabad, history was made. Flying Officer Ishita Sangwan, a determined young officer from Haryana, received her Permanent Commission and bec...

In the majestic setting of the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, a story of love, grit, and national service reached a beautiful milestone on Saturday. Lieutenant Robin Singh Talan was commissio...

In a deeply moving moment at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal, Hyderabad, a father’s long-cherished dream of serving the nation found its fulfilment through his daughter. Flying Officer Nidhi Agar...

In a poignant blend of family military legacy and historic progress for women in India’s armed forces, Flying Officer Minakshi Kumari was commissioned into the Indian Air Force on 13 June 2026. A p...

Dr. Tejaswini Manogna stands as a compelling example of disciplined excellence across multiple domains. A qualified pediatrician, nationally acclaimed classical dancer, yoga practitioner, and forme...

Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the Commanding Officer of 17 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), a Major, a Naib Subedar,

Lieutenant Shanan Dhaka’s story is one of quiet resolve meeting historic opportunity. The 23-year-old officer, who was commissioned into the Indian Army on June 13, 2026, is not only the first woma...

Major Rinchen Dolma Kolto (Retd) stands as a pioneering figure in the Indian Armed Forces — the first woman Army officer from the Leh region of Ladakh and the first female skydiver from Ladakh. Her...

In a defining moment for Indian athletics, Chief Petty Officer (Physical Training) Ancy Sojan Edappilly of the Indian Navy delivered a performance that will be remembered for generations. On 27 Jun...

New Delhi, June 30, 2026 — General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), today relinquished charge after more than four

Squadron Leader (Retd) Shikha Pandey stands as a singular figure in Indian sporting and military history. She is the only officer of the Indian Air Force to have represented the Indian women’s nati...

In a landmark development for the Indian Armed Forces, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, assumed charge as the Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) on 1 Oc...

Captain Shiva Chouhan of the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers etched her name in military history in January 2023 when she became the first woman officer to be operationally deployed at Kumar Post ...

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, SYSM, AVSM, VSM, stands as one of the most accomplished fighter pilots and operational leaders in the modern history of the Indian Air Force. Commissioned in December ...