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Women Officers in Regiment of Artillery

In a historic move, the Indian Army is set to commission its first lot of women officers in the artillery regiments later this month. The Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai will see these women officers pass out after receiving ..

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President’s Standard

On March 25, 2023, the Indian Army’s Armoured Regiments were awarded the prestigious President’s Standard at an event held at the Suratgarh military station in Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar district. The presentation was made by Army chief General Manoj Pande, who commended ..

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Who is Colonel Geeta Rana?

The Indian Army has made history by appointing a woman officer, Colonel Geeta Rana, to lead an independent field workshop in a sensitive location in eastern Ladakh, near the China border. This marks a significant milestone in the Indian Army’s ..

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Indian Military Joint Training Exercise Trishakti Prahar

The Indian Defense Forces conducted firepower exercises called the “TRISHAKTI PRAHAR” to synergize the firepower assets and to orchestrate a battle. The exercise is important to keep the forces ready for battle.  The exercise was conducted by the Indian Air ..

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Indian Army Day

Army Day is celebrated annually on January 15th in India to commemorate the day when Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief, in ..

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January 14 : Armed Forces Veterans Day – Update (January, 2023)

Every year, on January 14, India celebrates Armed Forces Veterans Day. This day is dedicated to honoring the sacrifices and service of veterans who have served in the country’s armed forces. The celebration of this day began in 2017, and ..

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“Soul of Steel” High-Altitude Endurance Challenge to be launched in India

In an effort to test one’s high-altitude endurance, a new challenge called “Soul of Steel” will be launched in India. Spearheaded by venture CLAW Global, which is run by veterans and supported by the Indian Army, the challenge will take ..

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Government Sets up Department of Military Affairs

The Prime Minister of India chaired Union Cabinet on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, gave its approval to the post of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The Union Cabinet also gave its approval for establishing a separate Departement under the ..