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Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark Field Marshal K M Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, replacing his British predecessor, General Sir FRR Bucher, in 1949

Indian Army symbolises selfless service: PM Modi

January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2 min read

On the occasion of Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu greeted the country’s officers and hailed the army for safeguarding the nation

Armed Forces Veterans’ Day is celebrated on January 14 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Late Field Marshal, KM Cariappa, who retired on this day in 1953. The first Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Indian Army, Field Marshal Cariappa led the forces to victory in the 1947 war and laid the foundation for an enduring legacy of service, discipline, and patriotism, said a release from the Ministry of Defence

Prez Murmu, others pay tributes on Armed Forces Veterans’ Day

January 14, 2026, 12:06 PM - 4 min read

President Droupadi Murmu, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, paid tribute to ex-servicemen on Armed Forces Veterans’ Day

Lt Gen Niazi of the Pakistani Army signs surrender document in 1971 (File Photo/ADGPI).

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to 1971 War heroes on Vijay Diwas

December 16, 2025, 09:34 AM - 5 min read

President Droupadi Murmu also paid her respects, recalling the devotion and patriotism of the Indian Armed Forces in the battle.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the gathering during an event regarding infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

'Forces could do more damage in Op Sindoor but chose restraint'

December 7, 2025, 04:52 PM - 3 min read

“Every minute, every second of a soldier deployed on the border is extremely important. Therefore, connectivity should not be viewed merely as limited to networks, optical fibre, drones, and radars, but rather as the backbone of security,” Singh said.

Prime Minister wishes the personnel on Indian Armed Forces Flag Day.

Armed Forces Flag Day: PM Modi expressed gratitude to personnel

December 7, 2025, 03:01 PM - 1 min read

"On Armed Forces Flag Day, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who protect our nation with unwavering courage," he said in a post on X.

President Murmu hails Operation Sindoor as a defining moment in India’s counter-terror strategy. She was speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue.

Op Sindoor a defining moment in India's deterrence strategy: Prez

November 27, 2025, 04:00 PM - 4 min read

"Our diplomacy, our economy, and our armed forces together project an India that seeks peace, but is prepared to protect its borders and its citizens with strength and conviction. During every security challenge, whether conventional, counter-insurgency, or humanitarian, our forces have displayed remarkable adaptability and resolve," the President said.

Army tests drones, synergy with IAF in key exercises

November 11, 2025, 05:29 PM - 2 min read

‘Exercise Akhand Prahar’ reaffirmed the Indian Army’s focus on the JAI mantra — Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation.

Indian Army and Indian Air Force personnel perform a task during a joint military exercise in the Eastern Sector.

Forces to stage 'Poorvi Prachand Prahar' in Arunachal's Mechuka

November 2, 2025, 02:05 PM - 4 min read

India is all set to stage a tri-service high-altitude drill in Arunachal’s Mechuka this month, testing multi-domain integration and joint combat readiness across the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Indian Armed Forces personnel celebrated Diwali at border posts.

On-duty Diwali of Indian Armed Forces

October 21, 2025, 01:00 PM - 2 min read

The Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti was at the Siachen Glacier, celebrating the festival with troops guarding our borders in this sector.

Riders during the 1,000-km Tawang-Anjaw expedition.

Itanagar leg of Army’s 1,000-km 1962 war tribute ride begins

October 10, 2025, 06:42 PM - 2 min read

The event has been organised by the 10th Mahar Regiment and HQ 3 Corps, for which the Governor lauded their efforts, saying that the expedition is a befitting tribute to the extraordinary courage and resilience displayed by the Indian Army during the Battle of Walong.

India and Czech Republic hold 7th Joint Defence Committee Meeting.

7th India–Czech Defence meet focuses on industrial collaboration

October 10, 2025, 12:38 PM - 2 min read

“An India–Czechia Defence Industry Seminar also saw active participation from both sides, fostering new avenues of partnership,” the post then added.

President Murmu praises Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor.

Murmu praises Armed Forces’ synergy during Op Sindoor

October 7, 2025, 03:22 PM - 3 min read

"Our armed forces demonstrated the strength of jointness and strategic foresight during Operation Sindoor. The calibrated, tri-service response resulted in effective synergy. This synergy was behind the successful campaign to dismantle the terror infrastructure across the line-of-control and deeper inside the territories across the border," Murmu said.