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Rahul Gandhi writes to Finance Minister seeking adequate funding for ECHS,
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman requesting action on two issues affecting armed forces personnel - adequate funding to the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), and withdrawal of newly introduced income taxes on
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Disability Pension cannot be denied due to "lifestyle disorder": Delhi HC
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Thursday ruled that armed forces personnel cannot be denied disability pension merely because a disease is described as a "lifestyle disorder" or because it developed while posted at a peace station.
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Prez Murmu approves Gallantry Awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel; Group
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first India to visit the International Space Station (ISS) will be conferred with the Ashok Chakra, the coutry's highest peacetime Gallantry award.
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Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah extend greetings to armed forces personnel on 78t
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
"On this auspicious occasion of Army Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the brave soldiers, officers, veterans, and their families of the Indian Army. This occasion provides us with a powerful opportunity to express our gratitude for their indomitable courage, valor, and selfless
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PM Modi extends Army Day wishes to armed forces personnel, remembers those
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
"On Army Day, we salute the courage and resolute commitment of the Indian Army. Our soldiers stand as a symbol of selfless service, safeguarding the nation with steadfast resolve, at times under the most challenging conditions. Their sense of duty inspires confidence and gratitude across
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Ministry of Defence announces completion of UAE Armed Forces' return from
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the completion of the return of all UAE Armed Forces personnel from the Republic of Yemen.
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Rajnath Singh extends greetings on Armed Forces Flag Day; urges people to
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
He also urged people to donate to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) to show support for the armed forces personnel.
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Delhi HC seeks Defence Ministry's stand on Powers of Armed Forces Tribunal
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A Full Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Justice C. Hari Shankar, and Justice Om Prakash Shukla observed that the issue before it was of "seminal importance," given its potential to impact the personnel of all the Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, and Air Forc
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PM Modi witnesses air power demonstration at INS Vikrant, prowess of India
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with armed forces personnel on board the INS Vikrant today and witnessed a demonstration of air power and prowess of Indian Navy.
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Over 700 armed forces personnel gear up to participate in 'Exercise Bright
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Over 700 personnel from the Armed Forces and the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff are scheduled to participate in the Multilateral Exercise 'BRIGHT STAR 2025' from August 28 to September 10.
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Indian Army concludes Surya Spiti Challenege & Dronathon 2025
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Army successfully concluded the 2nd edition of the Surya Spiti Challenge (Marathon) and the maiden Surya Dronathon 2025 in the Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, at an altitude of 10,500 feet. Over 1,500 runners participated in the marathon, including 800 locals, 700 armed forces
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh heads to Udhampur for Yoga Day Celebrations
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh left the national capital on Friday for Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir. There, he will participate in the International Day of Yoga celebrations and interact with Armed Forces personnel stationed at the Udhampur Cantonment.
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