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Belagavi: The fifth batch of Agniveer under the Agnipath scheme witnessed the culmination of training on Thursday. On this occasion, a ceremonial attestation parade with full military traditions was held at the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MLIRC), Belagavi. A total of 659 Agniveers were recognised after their successful completion of 31 weeks of training.The attestation parade of the Agniveers was reviewed by Brigadier Joydip Mukherjee, commandant of the MLIRC, who applauded the Agniveers for their immaculate turnout and very high standards of drill. The parade was commanded by Agniveer Gajanan Rathod, while Lt Col Digvijay Singh was the parade adjutant.The Agniveers took the Oath of Affirmation in the presence of the national flag, the regimental flag, and religious holy books in an impressive ceremony witnessed by their parents, serving and retired fraternity of the regiment, dignitaries of Belagavi, cadets of NCC, and the young students of various schools. The pride with which the Agniveers took the oath made the ceremony even more impressive.Addressing the newly attested Agniveers, the reviewing officer reminded them of the rich heritage and the glory of the Maratha Light Infantry, as one of the oldest infantry regiments of the Indian Army. He also stressed the importance of discipline and physical fitness in a soldier's life. He exuded confidence in the training conducted at the regimental centre and assured that it would stand the young soldiers in good stead before wishing them the very best in their future assignments.The reviewing officer also awarded medals to the meritorious Agniveers for excelling in different spheres of training. Naik Yashwant Ghadge, Victoria Cross Medal for overall best Agniveer, was awarded to Agniveer Kaple Krishnat.The attestation parade concluded with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Sharqat War Memorial, to pay respect to the brave hearts of the regiment by the reviewing officer and the Agniveers. The proud parents were also felicitated with the Gaurav Padak to honour them for motivating their wards to serve the nation.
GUWAHATI The Assam Rifles on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) felicitated nine officers from Manipur who have been recently commissioned into the paramilitary force, the Indian Army, and the Indian Air Force (IAF). Formed in 1835 as the Cachar Levy, the Assam Rifles is India's oldest paramilitary force under the dual control of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Defence. Six of the nine officers commissioned on June 14 are alumni of Sainik School Imphal, while another began his career i ...Read More >
The Japan Coast Guard Ship Itsukushima arrived in Chennai for the Global Ocean Voyage Training, strengthening Indo-Pacific ties. The India-Japan partnership is reinforced through cultural exchanges and a joint sea exercise, reflecting a shared maritime commitment in the region, as per an official statement from the Indian Coast Guard. The Japan Coast Guard ship, Itsukushima, has anchored at Chennai port as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training, according to an official statement from the Indi ...Read More >
Patna: Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday said pure electoral rolls were essential for strengthening democracy as the Election Commission (EC) claimed that it had reached the halfway mark in collecting enumeration forms in Bihar during the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls."Pure electoral rolls are inevitable for strengthening democracy," the CEC told reporters in Delhi, amid the revision drive underway in the poll-bound state.According to the EC, the SIR is progressing rapidly, with 3,70,77,077 enumeration forms collected by the end of Tuesday, amou ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a special national integration camp organised by the Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh NCC Directorate here, Abdullah also lauded the sanctioning of several projects for the UT. "Let there be discussions, it is a good thing. But we would want the discussions to conclude soon and that we get what we are demanding," he said. Welcoming the sanctioning of several projects for Jammu and Kashmir, including tunnels, costing ₹10,600 crore, the CM said these projects wi ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with National Cadet Corps (NCC) Cadets at the Special National Integration Camp, today at Chinar Auditorium, Badami Bagh Cantt, Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor commended the NCC Directorate, J&K and Ladakh, Headquarters 15 Corps and Headquarters 31 Sub Area for organising Special National Integration Camp to provide an opportunity to expose youth from various parts of the country to the rich culture and traditions of J&K and present inspiring example of unity in diversity. "National Cadet Corps shapes young minds and prou ...Read More >
Srinagar- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday lauded the role of National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets during Operation Sindoor, calling their contributions a shining example of selfless service and commitment to the nation. Speaking at the Special National Integration Camp at Chinar Auditorium, Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar, the LG said the cadets "rose to the occasion during difficult times," referring to their active participation in relief efforts during Operation Sindoor. "Beyond their selfless service in relief camps across border districts, they also proactively organized blo ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
Patna: The Election Commission (EC) said on Saturday that enumeration forms have been distributed among 93.57% of the electors so far.According to a press statement issued by the EC, as of 6pm on Saturday, 1,04,16,545 enumeration forms, which is 13.19% of the total 7,89,69,844 electors in Bihar enrolled till June 24, were received. "The percentage of the forms distributed has also gone up to 93.57%," the EC said, noting that a total of 7,38,89,333 forms had already been distributed.The special intensive review (SIR) is underway in full swing in the state, with booth level officers (BLOs), BLO ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 7 (PTI) The Indian Army Monday paid its tribute to 1999 Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batraat DAV College here. Captain Batra died in combat during Operation Vijay on July 7, 1999. He was posthumously honoured with Param Vir Chakra. An event began with an introduction of Captain Vikram Batra's valiant service as part of the 13 JAK Rifles. Captain Batra's father G L Batra and his twin, Vishal Batra, were presented with a memento and a letter of gratitude by the army. According to a statement, the event was part of a special outreach campaign to connect with the families of ...Read More >
AP EAMCET Result 2025: APSCHE has declared the results for AP EAPCET today, June 8, 2025. AP EAMCET Result 2025: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has declared the results for Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET) 2025 today, June 8, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the examination can login and check their results on the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in. AP EAMCET is now called as AP EAPCET. AP EAMCET Result 2025: How To Download Your Result? Visit the official website, cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.Click on "AP E ...Read More >
Pune, Jul 13 (PTI) The Armed Forces Medical Services is exploring the use of drone technology to deliver blood bags, medicines and other medical supplies in hilly and hard-to-reach areas, Director General of AFMS, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, has said. She also said the AFMS was responsible for the health requirements of all four astronauts currently part of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. Vice Admiral Sarin was speaking on Saturday on the sidelines of a commissioning ceremony for five medical cadets at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune. She said th ...Read More >
12 Guwahati: The banned insurgent group, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (Ulfa-I), claimed that three of its cadres were killed in a targeted drone attack in at least three waves on its mobile camps in Myanmar's Sagaing region near the India-Myanmar border by the Indian Army early Sunday morning. The Ulfa-I said between 2am and 4am, over 150 drones of Indian Army, manufactured in Israel and France, struck several mobile camps of Ulfa-I, and Revolutionary People's Front (RPF), the political wing of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of Manipur along the India-Myanmar international b ...Read More >
Howrah (West Bengal) [India], July 14 (ANI): On being appointed as the governor of Haryana by President Droupadi Murmu, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Monday said that it is not a post to take rest and hailed the state for its high per capita income. Ghosh who is a respected academic and political thinker said that the people of Haryana are "laborious" and mentioned that agriculture is a very important sector for the state, where it has improved. Also Read | Maharashtra Govt To Invoke MCOCA Against Drug Dealers and Peddlers, Says CM Devendra Fadnavis. "Governor post is not a post to take rest.. ...Read More >
Itanagar, Dec 5 (PTI) The Arunachal Pradesh government has inked a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Indian Army for the maintenance and upkeep of the Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing Museum of Valour in Tawang district. The memorandum was signed by Tawang Deputy Commissioner Kangki Darang and Brigadier VS Rajput of the 190 Mountain Brigade on Wednesday in the presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. With this agreement, the museum will be effectively managed solely by the Indian Army, an official statement said here on Thursday. On the occasion, Khandu paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai P ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed hope that ongoing discussions on the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would yield a positive outcome, saying the people of the Union Territory are looking forward to the return of their identity and dignity. "We want the discussions to conclude soon and bring the outcome the people of Jammu and Kashmir desire," Omar said while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a National Cadet Corps (NCC) event at BadamiBagh Cantonment, Srinagar. He stressed that the demand for statehood is not merely political but a q ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the special national integration camp (SNIC) 2025 at the Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar and said that the strength of India lies in its unity in diversity and this unity in diversity is truly seen at camps like the SNIC 2025. A Defence Ministry statement said: "The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, visited the Special National Integration Camp (SNIC) 2025 at Badami Bagh Cantonment, Srinagar. "The camp, organised by JK&L Directorate under the leadership of ADG, Maj Gen Anupi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28: The Indian Army contingent participating in Exercise SHAKTI-VIII in southern France has demonstrated high levels of tactical proficiency and joint coordination alongside their French counterparts, as the bilateral military drill continues to deepen Indo-French defence cooperation. The ongoing exercise, being held at Camp Larzac in La Cavalerie, features 90 personnel from the Indian Army's Jammu and Kashmir Rifles battalion working closely with the French Army's 13 Demi-Brigade de Légion Étrangère. It focuses on mission-oriented training specific to sub-conventional warfare i ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday chaired the first Governing Council Meeting of National Cadet Corps Alumni Association (NCCAA) at South Block, New Delhi. Addressing the delegation, the Defence Minister described NCC as a "platform that presents an ideal for the youth of the country." He termed the former NCC cadets as strong pillars of India, who are contributing to the nation's development in diverse fields, not just passively but as active drivers. "We need to include the guidance of our former cadets to accelerate the goal of national developm ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: Contrary to the ULFA-I statement following the attack by the Indian Army, which killed a senior commander of the outfit and injured 19 cadres in an aerial strike along the India-Myanmar border, security forces, the Indian Army, and top government agencies have remained completely silent and denied the statement. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma denied ULFA-I's claims and asserted that the Assam Police did not participate in the operation, nor did any such activities originate from Assam soil. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], December 11 (ANI): The Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)-151 for NCC girl cadets of the 60 Assam Girls Battalion and other units under NCC Group Headquarters, Guwahati, commenced on December 9 and will continue until December 18. According to the Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO), the camp aims to promote leadership, discipline, and national pride. The PRO's statement read: "The Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)-151 of NCC cadets of 60 Assam Girls Bn NCC, Guwahati, and other units of NCC Group Headquarters, Guwahati, under NCC Directorate NER, Shillong, b ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): A multi-agency mega mock exercise was conducted at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station in Delhi during the intervening night of June 27 and 28, from 01:05 AM to 04:25 AM, to assess the preparedness and coordinated response of various agencies in the event of a major contingency. The drill imitated multiple high-risk scenarios, including a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) attack, a terrorist strike, a hostage situation, and an IED blast. The primary objective of the drill was to evaluate the real-time coordination, crisis response, and operational r ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 7 (PTI) The Indian Army Monday paid its tribute to 1999 Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batraat DAV College here. Captain Batra died in combat during Operation Vijay on July 7, 1999. He was posthumously honoured with Param Vir Chakra. Also Read | Uttarakhand Government To Cover Signboards of 28 Liquor Shops on Kanwar Yatra Route in Haridwar With Curtains During the Auspicious Month of Shravan. An event began with an introduction of Captain Vikram Batra's valiant service as part of the 13 JAK Rifles. Captain Batra's father G L Batra and his twin, Vishal Batra, were presented ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 12 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the Indian Army continues to receive the special blessings of Maa Kali, as he stated that Indian forces successfully destroyed nine terror camps located in Pakistan during a recent operation named Operation Sindoor. He added that the operation saw active participation from both male and female personnel, including women soldiers and pilots. Also Read | Maharashtra Language Row: 'Everyone Should Learn Marathi, We Are Also Trying', Says Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati. Addressing the ...Read More >
Radhanaga (Tripura) [India], July 13 (ANI): In a spirited initiative to inspire the youth and build awareness about the Indian Armed Forces, 115 students (51 boys and 64 girls) from Holy Cross School, Kumarghat spent an enriching and memorable day at the Assam Rifles Shoorveer Battalion in Radhanagar under the outreach program "A Day with Company Commander". The visit began with an introduction at the Officers' Mess, where the students were briefed on service etiquette, customs and values upheld by the Armed Forces. The excitement peaked with a live small arms firing demonstration, followed b ...Read More >
Guwahati, July 13, 2025 -- The banned militant outfit United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (Ulfa-I), led by fugitive leader Paresh Baruah, on Sunday accused the Indian Army of launching a missile strike on its camp in Myanmar, killing two of its top commanders and injuring several others. The Indian Army, however, has denied having any information on such an operation. In a statement issued to a local publication, Ulfa-I alleged that the strike occurred during the funeral of one of its senior-most leaders, self-styled Lt Gen Nayan Asom, who the group claims was killed in an earlier dr ...Read More >
Subathu (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 5 (ANI): A strength of 158 Agniveers passed out in an impressive Passing Out Parade at the historical Salaria Stadium of 14 Gorkha Training Centre in Subathu, an official release said on Thursday. The recruits, who swore allegiance to the Indian Republic, underwent rigorous training for over 31 weeks in various aspects of physical fitness, battle and field craft, weapons, and tactics. Also Read | Delhi: High-Level US Team Arrives for Talks on Bilateral Trade Pact With India. As per the release, the Agniveers would now be joining the Gorkha Battalions ...Read More >
Gurgaon: MCG additional commissioner Yash Jaluka directed bulk waste generators (BWG) across the city to ensure proper disposal of waste by private agencies who are assisting them. Giving these instructions in a meeting held on Friday, he said it is often observed that BWGs hand over their waste to private agencies, which only sort valuable items and dump the remaining waste on roads, drains, vacant land or public places. This, he said, not only affects cleanliness of the city but also poses a threat to public health."Under the Solid Waste Management Rules-2016, it is the legal and moral respo ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with National Cadet Corps (NCC) Cadets at the Special National Integration Camp, today at Badami Bagh Cantonment here. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO In his address, Sinha commended the NCC Directorate, J&K and Ladakh, Headquarters 15 Corps and Headquarters 31 Sub Area for organising Special National Integration Camp to provide an opportunity to expose youth from various parts of the country to the rich culture and traditions of J&K and present inspiring example of unity in diversity. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp "N ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) In line with the steps to modernise the Army's artillery regiments and enhance operational readiness, indigenously-made Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) will replace the vintage and smaller calibre guns, with the Defence Ministry on Wednesday calling the project an "exemplary mission mode success". ATAGS is designed by Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). Also Read | Volkswagen Reports Electric Vehicles Sales Surge in 2025. The ministry shared a post on X along ...Read More >