India Defence News

Despite losing his eyesight during a border operation, he has become an inspiration, winning national medals in shooting and conquering the Siachen Glacier. He spoke exclusively to Asianet Newsable's Anish Kumar.

The strategic deployment of naval assets, coupled with coordinated efforts by the Indian Defence officials, not only ensured the safe release of the hijacked vessel but also demonstrated India's capability to protect maritime interests and maintain security in vital regions.

The Beating Retreat ceremony marks the formal conclusion of Republic Day celebrations. The event, to be attended by dignitaries including President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will feature music bands from the Indian Armed Forces playing 31 captivating Indian tunes

Havildar Preeti Rajak, the recipient of a silver medal in the women's team trap shooting event at the Asian Games, has achieved the historic milestone of becoming the first woman to be promoted to the rank of Subedar in the 12-lakh strong Army.

On Saturday, the Indian warship INS Visakhapatnam successfully put out a fire on a commercial oil tanker carrying 22 Indian crew members. The tanker had been hit by a missile in the Gulf of Aden, a crucial shipping route that has experienced a series of similar attacks in recent weeks.

The Indian Navy's guided-missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam responded to an SOS call from the merchant ship Marlin Launda, which was hit by a missile in the Gulf of Aden.

At the Republic Day 2024 parade, an exclusively female contingent representing the Armed Forces Medical Services made history at Kartavya Path, led by Major Srishti Khullar with Capt Amba Samant from Army Dental Corps, Surg Lt Kanchana from Indian Navy, Flt Lt Dhivya Priya from Indian Air Force.

President Droupadi Murmu, as the supreme commander of the Indian armed forces, has approved gallantry awards to 80 personnel, including 12 posthumously, The President also approved 311 defense decorations, including Param Vishisht Seva Medals and Vishisht Seva Medals. 

Steadfast Defender 24 aims to demonstrate the alliance's ability to conduct complex operations over months, spanning from the High North to Central and Eastern Europe.

For the first time, four women officers from the Regiment of Artillery will play key roles in the Republic Day parade, serving as the contingent commander or supernumerary officer.