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Meet Lance Naik Meenatchi Sundaram A.
A soldier who took a bullet on his face and still refused to stop.
On 19 December 2024, he was part of a counter-terrorist operation in Kulgam, South Kashmir.
He belongs to the Regiment of Artillery and was serving with 34 Rashtriya Rifles.
During the intense firefight, he sustained severe gunshot wounds to his face and right shoulder.
The injuries were serious enough to stop any normal person.
But Lance Naik Meenatchi Sundaram A did not step back.
Despite pain, bleeding and danger, he continued the fight.
In close combat, he engaged the terrorist with exceptional courage.
He neutralised one hardcore terrorist at close range.
His bravery helped his team and contributed to the success of the operation.
For this extraordinary act of courage, he was awarded the Kirti Chakra.
The Kirti Chakra is India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award.
On 8 June 2026, President Droupadi Murmu presented him the award at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
His citation praised his indomitable spirit and exceptional bravery.
Lance Naik Meenatchi Sundaram A proved that courage is not the absence of fear.
It is the will to complete the mission despite injury, pain and danger.
He took a bullet on his face.
But he stood like a man of steel.
And he showed the nation what the Indian Army is made of.
Himachal Pradesh to Get Its Own Scouts Battalion? CM Sukhu Urges Centre to Raise Special Army Unit!
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the Central Government to raise a dedicated Himachal Scouts Battalion, similar to the Ladakh Scouts, Sikkim Scouts and Arunachal Scouts.
The proposed battalion would focus on recruiting local youth from the border districts of Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti, leveraging their knowledge of high-altitude terrain, extreme weather conditions and mountainous regions to strengthen India's defence preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Highlighting Himachal Pradesh's proud military legacy, CM Sukhu noted that over 1 lakh youth from the state currently serve in the Armed Forces. The state has also produced four Param Vir Chakra awardees, including Major Somnath Sharma, Lt Col Dhan Singh Thapa, Captain Vikram Batra and Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar.
If approved, the Himachal Scouts Battalion would create new opportunities for local youth while strengthening India's military presence along the Himalayan frontier.
The proposal is currently awaiting a response from the Centre.
Do you think the Indian Army should raise a dedicated Himachal Scouts Battalion?
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Father Served in BSF, Son Is an Army Major, Daughter Now an Indian Navy Officer: An Inspiring Family from Amethi!
A father's legacy, a mother's sacrifices, and two siblings proudly serving the nation in uniform.
Sub Lieutenant Garima Singh from Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 23 October 2026.
A Computer Science graduate who previously worked at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Garima chose to pursue her dream of serving the nation. She completed her training at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, followed by INS Valsura.
Her brother, Major Kumar Vikram Singh, is a serving Indian Army officer, while their late father, Shri Hari Shankar Singh, served in the Border Security Force (BSF).
After losing their father in 2020, their mother stood strong and supported both children in achieving their dreams.
Today, both siblings are commissioned officers in the Indian Armed Forces, carrying forward their father's legacy of service.
One proud mother. Two children in uniform. A father's legacy that lives on.
A truly inspiring story for every defence aspirant, especially young women who dream of wearing the uniform.
Havildar Gurdev Singh Loses Leg in Mine Blast, Wins Silver Medal in Para Rowing
Meet Havildar Gurdev Singh of 16 SIKH Light Infantry, an Indian Army soldier who turned a life-changing injury into an inspiring journey of courage and determination.
In 2024, he lost his left leg below the knee in a devastating mine blast in Uri, Jammu & Kashmir. But his fighting spirit remained unbroken.
"If I can't walk with legs, I can always march with hands."
Determined to rebuild his life, he joined the Army Rowing Node in Pune in 2025 and began his journey as a para-rowing athlete.
His dedication paid off as he won medals at several national-level competitions, including a silver medal at the 2026 Para Rowing Championship.
From surviving a mine blast on the battlefield to winning medals in para-rowing, Havildar Gurdev Singh has proved that while injuries may change a soldier's path, they can never defeat his determination.
A true warrior and an inspiration to millions.
Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth presented the prestigious COAS Flight Safety Trophy to two Army Aviation Squadrons during the Army Commanders’ Conference 2026.
🏆 Award Winners:
🥇 Single-Engine Category: 665 Army Aviation Squadron (R&O)
🥇 Twin-Engine Category: 209 Army Aviation Squadron (UH)
The awards recognise exceptional standards of flight safety, operational discipline and professionalism, highlighting the Indian Army’s commitment to safe and effective aviation operations.
Congratulations to the pilots, technical teams and ground personnel behind this achievement!
Army Officer’s Wife Booked Over Alleged Links with Chinese Intelligence Agents
Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against the wife of a senior Indian Army officer for allegedly collecting and sharing sensitive information with foreign intelligence operatives linked to China.
According to preliminary investigations by intelligence agencies, Chinese operatives posing as academicians contacted the woman and engaged her to write articles and write-ups on subjects of strategic and operational significance.
The interaction reportedly began with topics related to the environment and geopolitics before shifting towards defence-related issues.
Investigators have described this as an “intellectual trap,” with the accused allegedly interacting with the individuals without realising they were intelligence operatives rather than genuine academics.
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Major Garima Yadav, an officer of the Indian Army’s Army Service Corps (ASC), has created history by becoming the first woman officer from the Indian Army to serve as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Governor of Uttar Pradesh.
She assumed the prestigious appointment on September 14, 2025, marking a significant milestone for women officers in the Indian Armed Forces.
