Captain Anshuman Singh, who tragically lost his life in a fire incident in Siachen last year, was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, India’s second-highest gallantry award, by President Droupadi Murmu. Singh’s wife, Smriti, shared a moving account of their love story and his unwavering commitment to serving his country.
Rahul Gandhi has accused the Indian government of failing to provide adequate compensation to the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, who died while serving in the Indian Army. Gandhi claims the family has only received insurance payments and not the government assistance they deserve. The government has countered, stating that the family has already received a significant amount of money and further benefits will be paid soon.
The family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar, who died in the line of duty, has demanded the scrapping of the Agniveer scheme, escalating the political battle between the government and the opposition Congress. While the government claims to have paid the promised compensation, the family denies receiving the full amount and insists on a pension and canteen card. The Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, continues to criticize the scheme, accusing the Defence Minister of lying about the compensation package.
Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has taken over as the 30th Chief of the Indian Army, succeeding General Manoj Pande who retired on June 30th. Dwivedi, a veteran of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, brings extensive experience in leadership roles across various theaters. His tenure is expected to focus on technological advancements, indigenous equipment induction, and modernization of the Indian Army.
This article highlights several key events taking place today, including the return of Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio address, the launch of the Aam Aadmi Party’s campaign in Haryana, the appointment of a new Indian Army Chief, the RBI deadline for banks and NBFCs, and the Maharashtra CM’s order for clearing pending farmer compensation.
Five Indian Army soldiers, including a junior commissioned officer, lost their lives after a T-72 tank carrying them was swept away by flash floods in Ladakh while crossing the Shyok River. Rescue efforts are underway, with one soldier rescued, while the search for four others continues.
Five Indian Army soldiers are feared drowned after their T-72 tank was swept away by flash floods while crossing a river near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. The incident occurred during a tank exercise in the Daulat Beg Oldie area, with a rescue operation underway.
The Indian Army has released the results of the Agniveer Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2024 for several Army Recruitment Offices (AROs) in Rajasthan. The results, which were announced on May 30, 2024, list various centers across different states in North India and Chennai. Candidates who have applied for the Agniveer roles such as General Duty (GD), Technical (Tech), Tradesmen (8th and 10th grade), Office Assistant, Women Military Police (MP), Sepoy Pharma, and Soldier Technical Nursing Assistant can check their results using the provided direct links. Shortlisted candidates will now move on to the next phase of the recruitment process which includes physical fitness tests, medical examinations, and document verification.
The Combined Defence Service (CDS) exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to recruit officers for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The exam is conducted in two stages: a written exam followed by an interview. The written exam comprises three subjects: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics (for IMA, INA, and AFA only). The interview is conducted by the Service Selection Board (SSB) to assess the candidate’s personality, leadership qualities, and communication skills.
Noted Indian screenwriter and poet Javed Akhtar has strongly condemned Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip following the killing of retired Indian Army Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale. Kale, who was serving with the United Nations, was killed in an Israeli airstrike while traveling in a UN vehicle. Akhtar’s criticism adds to the growing chorus of voices from India and around the world calling for an end to the violence and a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
