Neeraj Chopra to be awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal
The country’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will be awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) on the occasion of Republic Day. Neeraj Chopra is currently posted as Subedar in 4 Rajputana Rifles. He created history by winning the gold medal in the Olympic Games held in Tokyo, Japan last year. He is the first player to get India Olympic gold in athletics. These awards will be given to 384 people this year by President Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of Republic Day. Apart from Neeraj, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) chief Lt Gen KJS Dhillon will also be
Republic Day 2022 Parade : Navy’s tableau to depict 1946 uprising, woman officer to lead marching contingent
Republic Day 2022 Parade : The Indian Navy’s tableau will depict the 1946 naval uprising, which contributed in the country’s independence movement, and its marching contingent would be led by a woman officer at this year’s Republic Day parade. The tableau will also show the navy’s theme of ‘Combat Ready, Credible and Cohesive’. “The naval contingent comprises 96 men, three platoon commanders and one contingent commander,” the navy said in a statement. It will be led by Lieutenant Commander Aanchal Sharma, who is an observer officer posted at the Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 314, it mentioned. Sharma, who was
Missing Arunachal Pradesh Boy Found By Chinese PLA
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has confirmed to the Indian Army that they have found a missing person, even as authorities are trying to confirm whether he is the same youth who had recently gone missing from Arunachal Pradesh. BJP MP from the state, Tapir Gao, had alleged that PLA troops had abducted a 17-year-old from Indian territory on January 18. Sources said the PLA will confirm the youth’s identity using photos and then start the process of sending him back, which could take about a week. The Indian Army had earlier reached out to the PLA regarding the disappearance of Miram Taron. Defence sources had
Amar Jawan Jyoti flame at India Gate merged with National War Memorial Flame partially
The Amar Jawan Jyoti flame at India Gate on Friday (January 21, 2022) was formally merged with the National War Memorial flame partially. In a solemn ceremony, the flame was merged and with this the system of two separate flames to honour the country’s fallen heroes came to an end. It was merged by Air Marshal Balabadra Radha Krishna, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff.Today’s ceremony marked a transition in history of the memorial at India Gate. At this place the Amar Jawan Jyoti has been burning since 1971. The foundation stone of India Gate was laid almost 100 years ago
QUAD countries, Canada and S Korea carry out ASW drills at Guam under Naval Exercise Sea Dragon-22
In a strong message to China, the QUAD member countries as well as South Korea and Canada participated in a multinational Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) drill which took place at Guam, the US. According to an official statement of the Indian Navy, at the two week exercise, which started Jan 5-20, an Indian Navy P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft was deployed for this. Enhancing interoperability among participating nations. And is achievable by evolving common tactics in response to emerging traditional and non-traditional security challenges in maritime domain. Different naval aircraft were deployed by the US, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Canada.
Amar Jawan Jyoti not being extinguished, being merged with flame at National War Memorial Clarifies Central Govt
The Congress on Friday accused the BJP government of “removing history” by extinguishing the Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate here and merging it with the immortal flame at the National War Memorial. Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi hit out, saying some people cannot understand patriotism and sacrifice, and added that the Congress will light the Amar Jawan Jyoti once again. “It is a matter of great sadness that the immortal flame for our brave soldiers will be extinguished today.Some people cannot understand patriotism and sacrifice – never mind…We will once again light the ‘Amar Jawan Jyoti’ for our
Indian Armed Forces get AT4CS From SAAB Swedish Firm
Indian Army and Indian Air Force are the new customers of the AT4, from SAAB of Sweden. The Indian forces are already using SAAB’s Carl-Gustaf system. The single shot weapon has been selected by the Indian Armed Forces through a competitive programme. The Swedish company SAAB is giving the Indian Forces AT4CS AST. This can be fired from confined spaces like bunkers, from inside buildings, and other urban environments. AT4CS AST offers a tandem warhead with a breach or blast mode. This mode, according to an official statement issued by the company, is optimised to destroy structures which can create a
Odisha-based firm Anadrone bag defence contract
In the first project to be finalised under the industry-funded Make in India scheme of the defence ministry, an Odisha-based company has signed a contract to supply expendable aerial targets to the Army and Air Force, with officials acknowledging it as a critical landmark that will pave the way for more such opportunities. The contract to supply 125 of the Manoeuvrable Expendable Aerial Targets (MEAT) and associated equipment, under the Make in India II category – which is meant for research and development projects funded by the industry with an indigenous content of over 50% – was signed this week. This category
1,000 drones by IIT-Delhi startup in Beating Retreat ceremony on Republic Day
The annual Beating the Retreat ceremony, which takes place in the national capital on January 29, will have a show of nearly 1,000 drones by a IIT-Delhi-based startup to commemorate 75 years of the country’s independence, senior officials of the defence ministry said on Tuesday. Moreover, for the first time, on the parapet of the north block and the south block, there will be a laser projection mapping show to commemorate 75 years of independence, they added. This is the first time that the Beating the Retreat ceremony will have a laser show and a drone show, the officials said.
Three Navy personnel martyred in explosion onboard INS Ranvir
Three Navy personnel were martyred in an explosion onboard the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Ranvir at the Naval dockyard in Mumbai on Tuesday, an official statement said. “In an unfortunate incident today at Naval Dockyard Mumbai, three naval personnel succumbed to injuries caused by an explosion in an internal compartment onboard INS Ranvir,” the Indian Navy’s statement noted. The ship’s crew responded immediately and quickly brought the situation under control, it mentioned. No major material damage has been reported, it added. “INS Ranvir was on cross coast operational deployment from the Eastern Naval Command since November 2021 and was due