Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, IAF on February 1, 2026. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned in the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 11 June 1988.
The Air Marshal graduated from the National Defence Academy in December 1985 and was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in the fighter stream of the Flying Branch on December 6, 1986. He is an experienced fighter pilot, a Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Sunday expressed optimism about Bangladesh's future, describing the current situation as a "temporary and transitory moment".
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral DK Tripathi, who reviewed the parade, congratulated all cadets on successfully completing their training and commended them for upholding the long-standing standards of excellence associated with the academy.
Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, AVSM, VSM, assumed the position of the 40th Chief of Materiel on 1 November 2025. He is a distinguished alumnus of the 70th Course at the National Defence Academy and was commissioned as an Electrical Officer in the Indian Navy on July 1, 1987.
A cadet at Pune's National Defence Academy, who was suddenly found motionless on the surface of the water during practice for weak swimmers, could not be revived despite medical aid and died, an official said on Thursday.
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has requested Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah to immediately withdraw permission granted for the shooting of the film "Border 2' at the National Defence Academy (NDA) premises in Pune amid the ongoing controver
The Delhi High Court has sought an expert opinion from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi (AIIMS) on a plea of an NDA candidate who has been declared medically unfit to join the upcoming course commencing on July 2, 2025.