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Khatima (Uttarakhand) [India], April 9 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday attended the Gaurav Sainik Samman Samaroh as the chief guest at the CSD Canteen located in Khetalsanda, Khatima. The event was organised by the Seva Sankalp Dharini Foundation on the sixth death anniversary of the late Subedar Sher Singh Dhami. On the occasion, he inaugurated a newly constructed CSD canteen built at a cost of Rs 715.51 lakh and a Sainik Milan Kendra constructed at a cost of ...Read More >
Khatima (Uttarakhand) [India], April 9 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday attended the Gaurav Sainik Samman Samaroh as the chief guest at the CSD Canteen located in Khetalsanda, Khatima. The event was organised by the Seva Sankalp Dharini Foundation on the sixth death anniversary of the late Subedar Sher Singh Dhami. On the occasion, he inaugurated a newly constructed CSD canteen built at a cost of Rs 715.51 lakh and a Sainik Milan Kendra constructed at a cost of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) British architect Edwin Lutyens' statue at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here was on Monday replaced with the bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the first and only Indian Governor General of independent India, as part of a move aimed at shedding the vestiges of colonial mindset. President Droupadi Murmu unveiled Rajagopalachari's bust at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap opposite to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, during an event attended by Vice President C P Radhakri ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian pageant and fashion fraternity is mourning the passing away of Meher Castelino, the country's first Femina Miss India and a celebrated fashion journalist. A pioneer in the fashion industry, she paved the way for generations of Indian women to step into the public eye with confidence and aspiration. Also Read | Meher Castelino Dies: First Miss India and Fashion Journalist Meher Castelino Passes Away at 81, Femina Miss India Pays Tribut ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday approved a series of far-reaching regulatory reforms aimed at simplifying market regulations, lowering transaction costs and improving cost transparency, measures that are expected to boost investor participation across mutual funds, equity and debt markets. At its board meeting held in Mumbai, SEBI Chairman underlined the need for simplifying regulatory language and improving ease of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): State-owned power generation company NTPC on Wednesday declared commercial capacity addition of 359.58 MW through its various solar projects of its subsidiaries in the states of Gujarat & Rajasthan, taking the Group commercial capacity of over 85.5 GW. NTPC has declared commercial operation date (COD) of part capacity of 243.66 MW out of 1255 MW Khavda -1 Solar PV project in Gujarat of NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd, a stepdown subsidiary of NTPC through its sub ...Read More >
Portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees are now on display at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing the previously displayed portraits of 96 British Aide-de-Camps (ADCs). The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest military honour, awarded for displaying the most exceptional acts of valour, courage and self-sacrifice during war. The initiative aims to honour the memory of soldiers who have laid down their lives in the service of the nation. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the 'Pa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Param Vir Dirgha, a new gallery at Rashtrapati Bhavan that displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. The gallery where the Param Vir Dirgha was created previously displayed portraits of British ADCs. The initiative to display portraits of Indian national heroes marks a meaningful step toward shedding the colonial mindset and embracing, with pride, the richness of India's culture, heritage, and timeless trad ...Read More >
The launch of Border 2's teaser has triggered a powerful wave of excitement and patriotic pride across the country. The brief yet impactful glimpse into the film's world captures the intensity, courage and emotional depth of India's soldiers, instantly positioning the film as one of the most anticipated cinematic tributes to the nation's armed forces. Varun Dhawan, who takes on the role inspired by the late Indian Army officer, Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, PVC, has drawn early acclaim for the ...Read More >
Recalling the initial days when he began filming for Border 2, Varun Dhawan said even though he was a bit nervous, Sunny Deol made him feel comfortable on the movie set. Actors Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty, who are the new entrants in "Border 2", on Tuesday said they were "nervous" and "petrified" to be part of the sequel of the 1997 hit. Billed as a spiritual sequel by the makers, the film explores the 1971 Indo-Pak war, and is fronted by Sunny Deol, who will be seen playing the role of an ar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday saluted the bravehearts on the occasion of 'Vijay Diwas', and said the nation bows in pride and gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces who delivered the decisive victory in the 1971 war. Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh laid wreaths at the National ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan penned a lengthy note on social media, praising his nephew, Agastya Nanda, for his work in the upcoming film "Ikkis", calling it "a huge honour and responsibility". In "Ikkis", which is set to release on December 25, Nanda essays the role of Khetarpal, who was martyred at the age of 21 during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. For his courage and sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, making him the yo ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 16: Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, marked Vijay Diwas by paying a heartfelt tribute to India's war hero, Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. Remembering his extraordinary courage and sacrifice, she highlighted how his legacy continues to inspire young Indians. In her recent post on Instagram, Navya also reminded that age is no barrier when it comes to serving the nation with bravery and conviction. Sharing an image featuring her brother Agastya Nanda in the ...Read More >
Agartala, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu on Tuesday highlighted the historic importance of Vijay Diwas, marking the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani soldiers on December 16, 1971, the largest military surrender in world history. After paying his tribute on the occasion of the 54th Vijay Diwas celebrations at the Albert Ekka War Memorial on the outskirts of the city, the Governor said the current situation in Bangladesh was a "temporary phase" and expressed confiden ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 16: Actor Abhishek Bachchan has lauded his nephew Agastya Nanda for his portrayal of war hero Arun Khetarpal in the film "Ikkis." He praising his dedication in bringing the iconic role to life. Junior Bachchan called his dedication to portraying Arun Khetarpal "commendable." In his recent post, Abhishek highlighted the honour and responsibility of portraying a national hero like Arun Khetarpal and acknowledged Agastya's effort in giving the character the respect, valor, and dign ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. The Gallery features portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. According to the release, the Gallery aims to educate visitors about our national heroes who displayed dauntless resolve and unconquerable spirit in defending our nation. It is also an initiative to honour the memory of our bravehearts who have laid down ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday inaugurated the Param Vir Dirgha at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Vijay Diwas. The Gallery features portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. According to the release, the Gallery aims to educate visitors about our national heroes who displayed dauntless resolve and unconquerable spirit in defending our nation. It is also an initiative to honour the memory of our bravehearts who have laid down ...Read More >
Kanpur: Air Force Station Kanpur hosted the first edition of the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon (SIM-25) on November 2 at 5.30 am. The run, based on the theme 'Run-Soar-Inspire', was flagged off by Air Commodore Prashanta Kumar Narendra, Air Officer Commanding. The event was organised in three categories: 21 Km (Half Marathon), 10 Km and 5 Km Fun Run. It was held in the fond memory of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the sole Indian Air Force officer awarded with the nation's highest ga ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 28 (ANI): 'Dada Kishan Ki Jai' song from actor Farhan Akhtar's '120 Bahadur' was launched at a grand event in Lucknow on Tuesday. The song's event witnessed the presence of thousands of fans. The launch was attended by Farhan Akhtar, Sukhwinder Singh, Narpat Singh; son of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC, the actors portraying the soldiers of Charlie Company, the two surviving heroes of the Battle of Rezang La, Subedar Honorary Captain Ram Chander Yadav Ji ...Read More >
New Delhi: IAF fighter pilot Group Captain Ranjit Singh Sidhu, who received a prestigious military decoration for his heroics during Operation Sindoor in May, flew "multiple deep-penetration strike missions" to destroy the designated targets with surgical precision while facing "complex threat scenarios" and layered air defences. His gallant act during the four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan, which earned him a Vir Chakra recently, finds mention in a list of medal citations pu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) IAF fighter pilot Group Captain Ranjit Singh Sidhu, who received a prestigious military decoration for his heroics during Operation Sindoor in May, flew "multiple deep-penetration strike missions" to destroy the designated targets with surgical precision while facing "complex threat scenarios" and layered air defences. His gallant act during the four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan, which earned him a Vir Chakra recently, finds mention in a list of medal ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14 (ANI): The makers of Agastya Nanda's upcoming big-screen debut film 'Ikkis' released the first look poster of the actor from the movie on Tuesday. Produced under the banner of Maddock Films, the movie is directed by Sriram Raghavan. The film is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his valour in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971, according to the makers. Taking to his Instagram, Agastya ...Read More >
The Indian Army's Golden Arrow Division celebrated the 60th anniversary of its victory in the 1965 Indo-Pak War at Asal Uttar, Punjab. The event commemorated the valiant soldiers of the Battle of Asal Uttar and Barki, paying special tribute to CQMH Abdul Hamid, whose bravery remains inspirational. The Indian Army's Golden Arrow Division, operating under the Vajra Corps, marked the momentous Diamond Jubilee of its triumph in the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War on Tuesday. The event took place at Asal Utt ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): The second teaser for the upcoming war drama '120 Bahadur,' starring Farhan Akhtar, was unveiled on the occasion of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's birth anniversary. On Sunday, the makers took to their Instagram account to share the teaser, turning it into a special tribute to the late singer. Also Read | Lata Mageshkar 96th Birth Anniversary: Padmini Kolhapure Pays Heartfelt Tribute to 'Nightingale of India' by Singing 'Rahen Na Rahen' ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 28 (ANI): The second teaser for the upcoming war drama '120 Bahadur,' starring Farhan Akhtar, was unveiled on the occasion of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's birth anniversary. On Sunday, the makers took to their Instagram account to share the teaser, turning it into a special tribute to the late singer. The two-minute-10-second teaser begins with the immortal song 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon,' written by Kavi Pradeep and composed by C. Ramchandra. Th ...Read More >
RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh government has decided to increase the ex-gratia assistance from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 50 lakh for dependent relatives of soldiers martyred in war or military operations. Recipients of the Param Vir Chakra, the nation's highest wartime gallantry award, will now receive Rs 1 crore, up from the previous Rs 40 lakh provided by the state. The decision was taken during the Rajya Sainik Board meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the state secretariat. "Our soldier ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi police has conducted raids and search operations at 25 locations in the capital and Haryana in the wee hours of Monday, arresting six criminals with the recovery of arms, cash, and jewellery, officials said. According to the police, a total of Rs 34.7 lakh and gold jewellery worth over Rs 50 lakh have been recovered from the house of the alleged financer of the Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu gang. The people detained and arrested belong to the Kapil Sangwan, alias Nandu, and Vicky ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], September 16 (ANI): The Chhattisgarh government on Monday approved a significant increase in ex-gratia and gallantry award benefits for soldiers and their families. The families of soldiers who lose their lives in war and military operations will now receive Rs 50 lakh, up from the earlier Rs 20 lakh, while Param Vir Chakra awardees will be entitled to Rs 1 crore instead of Rs 40 lakh. The decisions were taken during the sixth meeting of the Rajya Sainik Board, ch ...Read More >
Cloudburst in Dehradun News: Dehradun experienced cloudbursts in Sahastradhara, leading to swollen rivers and damaged shops. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reported rescue operations by police and SDRF. In Rishikesh, the Chandrabhaga river overflowed due to heavy rainfall, flooding the highway and trapping vehicles. SDRF successfully rescued three people stranded in the river, ensuring their safety. The local administration is monitoring the situation. ...Read More >
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