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.
The Headquarters Army Training Command (ARTRAC) organised the 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day interaction in Shimla on 14 January 2026 for veterans from Shimla District. A large number of veterans attended the event.
"You all provided invaluable assistance during Operation Sindoor and played a leading role in serving the nation shoulder-to-shoulder with the Indian Army. The nation salutes your courage," COAS General said.
Local residents along the LoC in Rajouri have reported a rise in Pakistani drone activity over the past few days, prompting swift action by the Indian Army and increased alertness among civilians in the border areas.
Addressing the 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day at Manekshaw Centre in the national capital, Singh called veterans a symbol of national pride and an inspiration for future generations.
President and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, Droupadi Murmu, on Wednesday lauded the courage and dedication of India's ex-servicemen on the 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day, expressing confidence that they will continue to serve the nation with unwavering commitment.
"The first turning point was the 22-minute strike we carried out on the terror targets. The strike has caused their decision-making cycle was completely disrupted, and it took them time to understand what was happening...this led to mismanagement as they started throwing stones, missiles.
"Operation Sindoor was the best example of tri-service synergy under clear-cut political directive and full freedom to act or respond," General Dwivedi said while addressing a press conference in Delhi, adding that the military response operation remains ongoing.
A local who witnessed the retaliation of the Indian army against the suspected Pakistani drones told ANI that there was "extensive firing in the areas of Jangarh and Kalal" and the incident, according to him, happened at around "7:28 pm" on Sunday. He also thanked the Indian Army for its
A few drones, suspected to be from Pakistan, were sighted along the Line of Control in the Naushera-Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the late hours of Sunday, Defence Sources said.
During the rehearsal, the army contingents marched in disciplined steps. The synchronised movements of the soldiers to the tunes of the army band mesmerised the audience. People on both sides of the road cheered the soldiers with applause and slogans such as "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" (Victory