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CRPF bags highest number of gallantry medals on Independence Day
4 months, 3 weeks ago

CRPF bags highest number of gallantry medals on Independence Day

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: On the eve of Independence Day 2024, President Droupadi Murmu, as Supreme Commander of the Uniformed Forces, has approved 103 gallantry awards for the Armed Forces and 213 for personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces and state police forces. The Ministry of Defence announced the following: four kirti chakras, 18 shaurya chakras, one bar to sena medal, …

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On I-Day Eve, Colonel Manpreet Singh, Three Others Conferred Kirti Chakra
4 months, 3 weeks ago

On I-Day Eve, Colonel Manpreet Singh, Three Others Conferred Kirti Chakra

News 18  

Colonel Manpreet Singh and Deputy Superintendent of police Himayun Muzzammil Bhat, who laid down their lives displaying extreme bravery in an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag in September last year, were on Wednesday posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, the country’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award. Major Aashish Dhonchak and Sepoy Pardeep Singh, who also sacrificed their lives in the …

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Independence Day Gallantry Awards: Colonel Manpreet Singh, 3 others conferred Kirti Chakra - Check full list
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Independence Day Gallantry Awards: Colonel Manpreet Singh, 3 others conferred Kirti Chakra - Check full list

Live Mint  

Colonel Manpreet Singh, who was killed in action while leading from the front in an anti-terror operation in Jammu Kashmir's Anantnag last September has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, the second-highest peacetime gallantry award. Three other security forces personnel -- Rifleman Ravi Kumar, Major Malla Rama Gopal Naidu, Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Himayun Muzzammil Bhat -- …

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President approves 76 gallantry awards for Armed Forces, CAPF personnel
1 year, 4 months ago

President approves 76 gallantry awards for Armed Forces, CAPF personnel

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday approved the conferment of 76 Gallantry awards to armed forces and central armed police forces personnel ahead of the 77th Independence Day. This list comprises four posthumous Kirti Chakra awardees, eleven Shaurya Chakra recipients, two recipients of the Bar to Sena Medal, fifty-two Sena Medals, three Nao Sena Medals, and four Vayu Sena Medals. Indian …

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Madhya Pradesh govt hikes cash grants for decorated soldiers ahead elections
1 year, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh govt hikes cash grants for decorated soldiers ahead elections

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh, which goes to the polls later this year, has announced a massive hike in cash grants for soldiers from the state awarded gallantry and distinguished service medals by the defence services, with the monetary compensation for the top awards for uncommon bravery such as Param Vir Chakra and Ashoka Chakra increased fivefold, and for ‘mentioned in despatches’ raised …

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Republic Day: President approves 412 Gallantry awards, other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel
1 year, 11 months ago

Republic Day: President approves 412 Gallantry awards, other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel

India TV News  

Republic Day 2023: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday approved 412 Gallantry awards and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of the 74th Republic Day. According to a release by the Ministry of Defence, the recipients of the award this year include six Kirti Chakras, including four posthumous; 15 Shaurya Chakras, including two posthumous; one …

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Tales of Glory | Captain Dhanwant Sharma: A soldier who lived and died gloriously
2 years, 6 months ago

Tales of Glory | Captain Dhanwant Sharma: A soldier who lived and died gloriously

Firstpost  

Captain Dhanwant Sharma, Sena Medal, sacrificed his life in the service of the nation on 22 June 1994 in a gallant action against terrorists in the Kashmir Valley This is a series of stories on officers of the Indian Armed Forces who gave their all to the Motherland. I will go down in glory.” These immortal words of Major Sudhir …

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Who me? Japan’s Sena Tomita wins a Winter X Games gold
2 years, 11 months ago

Who me? Japan’s Sena Tomita wins a Winter X Games gold

Associated Press  

ASPEN, Colo. — Japan’s Sena Tomita thought it was a mistake when they placed the gold medal around her neck. The 22-year-old halfpipe rider won her first Winter X Games title Saturday — the victory secured when the favorite, Maddie Mastro, decided not to take a fourth and final run to try for the win. While Tomita stood at the …

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Air Force Day 2021: IAF decorates gallant officers with Vayu Sena Medal; all you need to know about award
3 years, 3 months ago

Air Force Day 2021: IAF decorates gallant officers with Vayu Sena Medal; all you need to know about award

Firstpost  

The Vayu Sena Medal was instituted on 26 January 1960 to recognise exceptional devotion to duty or acts of courage by air force personnel On the occasion of 89th Indian Air Force Day, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Friday presented the Vayu Sena Medal for gallantry to officers at the Hindon airbase What is the Vayu Sena …

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Army Day: 15 Armymen to be awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in counter terror operations
3 years, 11 months ago

Army Day: 15 Armymen to be awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in counter terror operations

India TV News  

A total of 15 Indian Army officers and soldiers will be awarded the Sena Medal, five of them posthumously, on Army Day on Friday for gallantry during counter-terror operations in Jammu & Kashmir. Major Ketan Sharma of 19 Rashtriya Rifles will be awarded the honoured posthumously for showing exemplary courage during counter terror operations on June 16, 2019 in Jammu …

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Govt announces list of soldiers and police officials for Gallantry awards
4 years, 4 months ago

Govt announces list of soldiers and police officials for Gallantry awards

Op India  

Each year on August 15, the day India celebrates its Independence Day, the President of the country honours the sacrifices of brave men and women of the country’s armed forces, along with the law enforcement officials, by awarding them gallantry awards. Home Ministry announces the list of gallantry medal awardees to police personnel A day before the Independence Day, the …

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Republic Day 2020: Rajpath lights up with colourful tableux; Chinook, Apache choppers, women stunt bikers and new weapons showcased
4 years, 11 months ago

Republic Day 2020: Rajpath lights up with colourful tableux; Chinook, Apache choppers, women stunt bikers and new weapons showcased

Firstpost  

The 71st Republic Day parade at Rajpath on Sunday saw many firsts, including a contingent of Chinook and Apache helicopters, a tri-service formation of three Advanced Light Helicopters and motorcycle stunts by women bikers from the CRPF It was a first for many - a contingent of Chinook and Apache helicopters, a tri-service formation of three Advanced Light Helicopters and …

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71st Republic Day: 6 Army personnel awarded Shaurya Chakra, 2 IAF pilots get Vayu Sena medals
4 years, 11 months ago

71st Republic Day: 6 Army personnel awarded Shaurya Chakra, 2 IAF pilots get Vayu Sena medals

India TV News  

President Ram Nath Kovind approved six Shaurya Chakras, 107 Sena Medals and four Vayu Sena medals for gallantry ahead of the 71st Republic Day, defence officials said on Saturday. He also approved, five Nao Sena Medals, four Bar to Sena Medals, 36 Sena Medals, eight Nao Sena Medals, one Bar to Vayu Sena Medal and 13 Vayu Sena Medals. The …

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6 Army personnel awarded Shaurya Chakra, 2 IAF pilots killed in friendly fire get Vayu Sena medals
4 years, 11 months ago

6 Army personnel awarded Shaurya Chakra, 2 IAF pilots killed in friendly fire get Vayu Sena medals

India Today  

President Ram Nath Kovind approved six Shaurya Chakras, 107 Sena Medals and four Vayu Sena medals for gallantry ahead of the 71st Republic Day, defence officials said on Saturday. He also approved, five Nao Sena Medals, four Bar to Sena Medals, 36 Sena Medals, eight Nao Sena Medals, one Bar to Vayu Sena Medal and 13 Vayu Sena Medals. The …

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5 IAF pilots, who bombed Jaish camp in Balakot, awarded Vayu Sena Medal
5 years, 4 months ago

5 IAF pilots, who bombed Jaish camp in Balakot, awarded Vayu Sena Medal

India Today  

The five Indian Air Force pilots, who bombed a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Balakot on February 26 following the Pulwama terror attack, have been conferred the Vayu Sena Medal. The five Indian Air Force pilots, Wing Commander Amit Ranjan, Squadron Leaders Rahul Basoya, Pankaj Bhujade, BKN Reddy and Shashank Singh are being awarded the Vayu Sena Medal for bombing …

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