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Sikh Regiment battalion gets UNIFIL award

Sikh Regiment battalion gets UNIFIL award

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

A battalion of the Sikh Regiment currently deployed on the United Nations Mission in Lebanon has been awarded with UNIFIL Force Commander's Unit Citation.

Missing Agniveer found hanging in empty barrack in UP

Missing Agniveer found hanging in empty barrack in UP

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

A 22-year-old Agniveer, Jasanpreet Singh, who had been missing for three days, was discovered dead by hanging in a vacant barrack at the Sikh Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Fatehgarh. Preliminary investigations suggest suicide, with the barrack found bolted from the inside. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

President Murmu honours 7 bravehearts with Kirti Chakra; 2 posthumously

President Murmu honours 7 bravehearts with Kirti Chakra; 2 posthumously

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred seven Kirti Chakras, including two posthumously, to personnel of the armed forces displaying raw courage, unparalleled bravery and total disregard for personal safety in the line of duty.

President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards, 13 posthumous ahead of I-Day

President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards, 13 posthumous ahead of I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumously, to the personnel of the defence forces and central armed police forces on the eve of 80th Independence Day.

'I Was Hit By A Burst Of Gunfire'

'I Was Hit By A Burst Of Gunfire'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

A Kargil War Hero looks back at the victory of Tiger Hill and the men who didn't return.

'It Was Very, Very Fierce With Intense Combat'

'It Was Very, Very Fierce With Intense Combat'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

June-July 1999 saw some of the most bitterly fought battles in the Kargil War. Colonel Gaurav Chaturvedi looks back on those days -- and the extraordinary saga of the men he fought alongside.

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

It's Time to Update Army Regiment Names

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

>The Indian Army still uses old British-era names and recruits soldiers based on caste or region, which hurts national unity, argues Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

SC upholds dismissal of Christian officer for refusing to enter temple

SC upholds dismissal of Christian officer for refusing to enter temple

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Describing the act as the 'grossest kind of indiscipline', the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a former Christian officer's plea challenging his termination from the armed forces, after he allegedly refused to participate in regimental religious activities at the sanctum sanctorum of a temple at a place of his posting.

Bhairav Battalion, Suryastra: Many firsts at R-Day Parade

Bhairav Battalion, Suryastra: Many firsts at R-Day Parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

61 Cavalry, Bhairav light commando battalion, DRDO's Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) and many more key military assets were part of a grand Republic Day Parade in New Delhi.

Republic Day: Govt names defence personnel for honorary commissions

Republic Day: Govt names defence personnel for honorary commissions

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Several Indian Army personnel, including those from the Armoured Corps, Regiment of Artillery, and other units, will be awarded honorary commissions to the rank of Honorary Captain or Honorary Lieutenant ahead of Republic Day 2025. The Ministry of Defence released a draft gazette containing the names of those who will be receiving the honor. This prestigious award recognizes their contributions to the military and signifies their elevation to a higher rank.

The Search For Survivors

The Search For Survivors

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Shaheed Maqbool Sherwani changed the course of Indian history forever, but himself lies forgotten in the town he saved.

Modi presents Sikh battalion's prized trophy to Abbott at War Memorial

Modi presents Sikh battalion's prized trophy to Abbott at War Memorial

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday presented the Man Singh Trophy, a prized possession of Sikh regiment battalions, to his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott at the War Memorial here to commemorate his visit.

AI to pick best marching contingent at Army Day Parade

AI to pick best marching contingent at Army Day Parade

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Briefing reporters at his office, Army Day Parade Commander Major General Salil Seth said, "Artificial Intelligence is being used for the first time to identify the best marching contingent. As you know all the marching contingents do drills and do drills correctly."

Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The Kirti Chakra awardees are Major Digvijay Singh Rawat of 21st Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), Major Deependra Vikram Basnet from the Sikh Regiment's fourth battalion and Havildar Pawan Kumar Yadav from the 21st battalion of the Mahar Regiment, according to the defence ministry.

President's Bodyguard Is 250!

President's Bodyguard Is 250!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

President Droupadi Murmu inspected a guard of honour at the sestercentennial (250th anniversary) celebrations and presented the President's Standard of Bodyguard and Regimental Standard to the President's Bodyguard at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

When Indian Soldiers Went Through Hell

When Indian Soldiers Went Through Hell

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Can Imperial Japan be forgiven for what it did to Indian soldiers it was supposed to protect as PoWs?

What Macron Will See On Republic Day

What Macron Will See On Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

A couple of days before the grand spectacle on Kartavya Path on Republic Day, a full dress rehearsal of what will be for sure a magnificent parade.

'Super spokesperson of BJP': Cong's Udit Raj slams Tharoor again

'Super spokesperson of BJP': Cong's Udit Raj slams Tharoor again

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Congress leader Udit Raj criticized party colleague Shashi Tharoor for his reported remarks that India breached the Line of Control (LoC) for the first time during the 2016 surgical strike on a terror base, saying he should be declared a "super spokesperson of the BJP". Raj argued that India had crossed the LoC in 1965 and 1971, and that the UPA government had also conducted surgical strikes. Tharoor had reportedly said that India breaching the LoC to conduct a surgical strike was "something we had not done before". This is not the first time Raj has criticized Tharoor for his comments on India-Pakistan relations. Last month, Raj had hit out at Tharoor for his reported "no country has 100-per cent foolproof intelligence" remarks, questioning how Tharoor could be giving the BJP a "clean chit" on the Pahalgam terror attack. Tharoor had hit back at Raj, saying the latter is a former BJP MP and "is better qualified to understand who speaks for the BJP".

Prez witnesses change-over of Army Guard battalion

Prez witnesses change-over of Army Guard battalion

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The 5th Battalion of the 1st Gorkha Rifles, on completion of its three-and-a-half years tenure as ceremonial Army Guard Battalion, handed over the charge to the 6th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment.

A Wife Weeps For Her Husband, The Hero

A Wife Weeps For Her Husband, The Hero

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

President Droupadi Murmu on July 5, 2024 conferred 10 Kirti Chakras, including seven posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

Have better...: Shashi Tharoor slams 'zealots' amid Cong criticism

Have better...: Shashi Tharoor slams 'zealots' amid Cong criticism

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Tharoor said his remarks were preceded by a reference to the several attacks that have taken place in recent years alone, during which previous Indian responses were both restrained and constrained by India's responsible respect for the LoC and the IB.

'Ab papa wapis aayenge,' martyr's son as he gets Kirti Chakra

'Ab papa wapis aayenge,' martyr's son as he gets Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Kabir, the son of Col Manpreet Singh, who was killed fighting terrorists in Kashmir, believes his father will return home after receiving the Kirti Chakra. The 10-year-old boy, who lit his father's pyre 19 months ago, clings to the hope that his father is alive and well, despite the reality of his death.

Agnipath won't change Army regiment system, says govt as protests mount

Agnipath won't change Army regiment system, says govt as protests mount

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

No change is being done to the Army's regimental system under the Agnipath scheme and the number of personnel to be recruited in the first year of its rollout would only make up three per cent of the armed forces, government sources said on Thursday amid widespread protest against the new model in several parts of the country.

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

10 Heroes of the 1965 War which ended on September 23 60 years ago.

Army's Sikh Light Infantry, IAF's Rafale squadron sign affiliation

Army's Sikh Light Infantry, IAF's Rafale squadron sign affiliation

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The charter of affiliation was signed by General Naravane and Air Commodore Tarun Chaudhry of 17 Squadron.

75 Years On, Army Celebrates Shaurya Diwas

75 Years On, Army Celebrates Shaurya Diwas

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, the Indian Army hosted Shaurya Diwas at the old airfield in Srinagar (Budgam airfield) to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the 1 Sikh Regiment in 1947 to protect Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani raiders.

Meet General Bikram Singh, the new Army chief

Meet General Bikram Singh, the new Army chief

Rediff.com31 May 2012

The 25th general to lead the world's second largest army is one of its most decorated serving soldiers today.

Why Is Maldives Army Chief In India?

Why Is Maldives Army Chief In India?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Major General Abdulla Shamaal, chief of the Maldives National Defence Force, called on General Manoj Chandrashekar Pande, chief of the army staff, in New Delhi on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

The 2 Year Old Who Donated Her Hair For Cancer Patients

The 2 Year Old Who Donated Her Hair For Cancer Patients

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

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Sachin Pilot commissioned as Territorial Army officer

Sachin Pilot commissioned as Territorial Army officer

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Sachin Pilot on Thursday became the first Union minister to be commissioned as a regular officer in the Territorial Army, fulfilling his desire to follow his father's footsteps to be in the armed forces.

Kirti Chakra conferred to colonel killed in J-K op, 3 others

Kirti Chakra conferred to colonel killed in J-K op, 3 others

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Col Singh was a combat veteran and was awarded Sena Medal during his tenure as second-in-command of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles.

Allies urge Centre to 'rethink' over Agnipath scheme

Allies urge Centre to 'rethink' over Agnipath scheme

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Janata Dal-United parliamentary board chief Upendra Kushwaha said that violence was 'deplorable' but hastened to add 'Besides making an appeal for peace, we can do little'.

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 26 Shaurya Chakras (seven posthumous) to personnel of the armed forces, Central Armed Police Forces and state/Union Territory Police during a defence investiture ceremony.

Top teams for Gold Cup hockey

Top teams for Gold Cup hockey

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

24 teams are in the fray for western India's leading tournament.

Army XI, Western Rlys in semis

Army XI, Western Rlys in semis

Rediff.com23 Apr 2006

Army XI, Bangalore, and holders Western Railway reached the semi-finals of the 44th Bombay Gold Cup Hockey

Terrorists mutilate body of Indian soldier killed in cross-LoC encounter

Terrorists mutilate body of Indian soldier killed in cross-LoC encounter

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

"In an encounter close to the Line of Control this evening, one solider was martyred and one terrorist was killed. The terrorists mutilated the body of the jawan before fleeing back into Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir under the cover of firing by Pakistan Army," an army spokesman said.