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"Towering national figure": Kharge remembers Field Marshal KM Cariappa on
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
In an 'X' post, Kharge lauded his efforts in leading the Indian forces during the 1947 Indo-Pak war and later becoming the first Indian to serve as Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949.
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British High Commission in India extends wishes on 78th Army Day
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Army Day is commemorated every year on January 15 to remember the occasion of Field Marshal KM Cariappa taking over the command of the Indian Army from British Commander-in-Chief, General Sir FRR Bucher, in 1949 and becoming the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of Independent India.
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PM Modi extends Army Day wishes to armed forces personnel, remembers those
Updated : 4 months, 3 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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Air Force Station Pune hosts 10th Defence Forces Veterans Day with Tri-Ser
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Air Force Station Pune hosted the 10th edition of Defence Forces Veterans Day on January 14 to honour the legacy of Late Field Marshal KM Cariappa, India's first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, who retired on this day in 1953.
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Planning to name metro station after Field Marshal KM Cariappa, will decid
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at an event organised by the Kodava Samaja to thank the government for granting 7 acres of land, he said, "The CM and I will discuss and decide on naming a metro station after Field Marshal Cariappa. It would be our privilege to do so. We have an open mind about this."
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Defense wing at Indian Embassy in Kathmandu celebrates Indian Army Day
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Indian Army Day acclaims the recognition of Lieutenant General (Later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa being appointed the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on January 15, 1949, the statement said.
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari pays tribute to soldiers on Veterans Day
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Armed Forces Veterans' Day is celebrated on 14th January every year to recognise the service rendered by the First Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Field Marshal KM Cariappa, who retired on this day in 1953.
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Khelo India University Games is good platform to scout talent: Former hock
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 17 (ANI): With just a week left for the much-anticipated Khelo India University Games, the excitement in the hockey circles is palpable as the top eight teams gear up for the action which gets underway here at the Field Marshal KM Cariappa Hockey Stadium.
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Committed towards welfare of India's ex-servicemen: Rajnath Singh on Armed
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day of Friday acknowledged the contributions of the veterans and said that the Centre is committed to the welfare of India's ex-servicemen.
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Thirty teams to vie for top honours at 70th All India Police Hockey Champi
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 1 (ANI): The Karnataka State Police will host the 70th All India Police Hockey Championships which gets underway at the Field Marshal KM Cariappa Hockey Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.
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Remove Rajiv Gandhi's name from Nagarahole National Park: Kodagu locals pe
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Kodagu (Karnataka) [India], August 8 (ANI): Locals from Karnataka's Kodagu district have sent a petition to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the Karnataka Chief Minister urging for the renaming of the Rajiv Gandhi National Park to General Cariappa National Park after Field Marshal KM Ca
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Army veterans are strength, source of motivation for force, says Bipin Raw
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): On the fifth 'Veterans Day' of the armed forces, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on Thursday said the Indian Army veterans are the strength and source of motivation for the force.
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