Defence Ministry
Gallantry awards announced, Capt Anshuman Singh gets Kirti Chakra (P)
On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, the president and supreme commander of the armed forces, Droupadi Murmu, approved gallantry awards to 80 service personnel, including 12 posthumously.
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Defence ministry says Republic Day 2024 parade will be women-centric
The government revealed its plans and arrangements for the main 75th Republic Day parade, which will be held at New Delhi’s Kartavya Path on January 26. This year, the parade promises to be different than its previous editions.
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Rajnath Singh inaugurates 35 strategic infrastructure projects in border areas
The defence minister, Rajnath Singh, inaugurated 35 infrastructure projects, including six roads and 29 bridges, worth ₹670 crore from Dhak bridge site in Uttarakhand.
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At NCC R-Day Camp, defence secy says cadets inspire India’s youth
The defence secretary, Giridhar Aramane, lauded the National Cadet Corps as a beacon for the country’s youth. He praised their role in fostering excellence and a spirit of national service.
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In London, Rajnath holds bilateral talks with his UK counterpart Shapps
The defence minister, Rajnath Singh, held a bilateral meeting with his British counterpart, Grant Shapps, in London, on Tuesday. In a news release, India’s defence ministry said the meeting went well “with a fruitful exchange of ideas” on both sides.
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Rajnath Singh to leave for London on Monday for two-day UK visit
The defence minister, Rajnath Singh, will leave on a two-day visit to the United Kingdom on Monday, the defence ministry said. This will be the first visit by an Indian defence minister to the UK in 22 years.
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NCC to enrol 40% girls by 2025, all-girl contingent to lead R-Day parade
Signifying a major push towards inclusivity and empowering young women, the National Cadet Corps has set an ambitious target of achieving 40 per cent enrolment of girl cadets by next year.
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First all-girl band from NE to take part in NCC Republic Day Camp 2024
For the first time ever, an all-girl band from the northeast will participate in the National Cadet Corps Republic Day Camp, this year. The band will comprise 45 girls aged 13–15 belonging to various states across the northeast.
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Rajnath visits LoC in J&K, meets kin of civilians allegedly killed by Army
The defence minister, Rajnath Singh, visited J&K to assess the security situation along the LoC. He was accompanied by the Army chief, General Manoj Pande. Singh also met the family members of three civilians allegedly killed by the Army.
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Navy facing acute manpower shortage, government figures show
The Indian Navy has been grappling with shortage of personnel for a while now. However, the true extent of the shortage came to light when the government gave out the figures in response to a query in Parliament.
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