Vijay Diwas honours the Indian Armed Forces' resounding victory over Pakistan in the 1971 War, which created Bangladesh and put an end to Pakistan's subjugation.
1971 War surrender painting installed at The Manekshaw Centre.
On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, General Upendra Dwivedi COAS, along with the President AWWA, Mrs Sunita Dwivedi, installed the iconic 1971 surrender painting to its most befitting place, The Manekshaw Centre, named after the Architect and the Hero of 1971 War, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Senior hierarchy & serving officers of Indian Army and Veterans were present on this occasion.
This painting is a testament to one of the greatest military victories of Indian Armed Forces and the commitment of India for justice & humanity for all. Its placement at the Manekshaw Centre New Delhi will benefit a large audience due to substantial footfall of diverse audience & dignitaries from India and abroad at this venue.
On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, General Upendra Dwivedi COAS, along with the President AWWA, Mrs Sunita Dwivedi, installed the iconic 1971 surrender painting to its most befitting place, The Manekshaw Centre, named after the Architect and the Hero of 1971 War, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Senior hierarchy & serving officers of Indian Army and Veterans were present on this occasion.
This painting is a testament to one of the greatest military victories of Indian Armed Forces and the commitment of India for justice & humanity for all. Its placement at the Manekshaw Centre New Delhi will benefit a large audience due to substantial footfall of diverse audience & dignitaries from India and abroad at this venue.
PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 40,000-cr project to link 11 rivers in Rajasthan.
‘Steel Cutting’ ceremony of the first ship of Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV), was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on 16 Dec 24, Kochi in the presence of Cmde S Parthiban, Warship Production Superintendent, Kochi. Contract for construction of six NGMVs was concluded with CSL in March 2023 with induction of the ships in the Indian Navy planned from 2027 onwards.
The NGMVs are planned to be installed with state-of-the-art weapon and sensors, which would significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the Indian Navy as a Future Ready and Combat Ready Force. The construction of the ships reinforces India’s commitment to build a strong and modern Navy, capable of operating in the complex maritime environment of the Indian Ocean Region.
The NGMVs are planned to be installed with state-of-the-art weapon and sensors, which would significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the Indian Navy as a Future Ready and Combat Ready Force. The construction of the ships reinforces India’s commitment to build a strong and modern Navy, capable of operating in the complex maritime environment of the Indian Ocean Region.
India and Sri Lanka agree to resume passenger ferry services between Rameshwaram & Talaimannar after 42 years.
Acting on specific intelligence, troops of Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations under Spear Corps carried out joint search operations in the hill and valley regions in the districts of Churachandpur, Chandel, Imphal East and Kagpokpi in Manipur, in close coordination with Manipur Police and other security forces and recovered 29 weapons comprising of snipers, automatic weapons, rifles, pistols, country made mortars, single barrel rifles, grenades, ammunition and war like stores.
INS Nirdeshak, the second ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) project, was commissioned into the Indian Navy today at Visakhapatnam by Raksha Rajya Mantri. Built with over 80% indigenous content by GRSE, this advanced vessel is equipped with cutting-edge hydrographic systems like Multi-Beam Echo Sounders, Side Scan Sonars, AUVs, and ROVs. It will play a pivotal role in hydrographic surveys, navigation, deep-sea operations, and environmental studies, boosting India’s maritime capabilities.
Two soldiers were killed and one injured in Bikaner's Mahajan field firing range while loading ammunition in a tank during a training exercise on Wednesday, the second fatal incident in the range this week.
The charger exploded while they were loading the ammunition, said Defence Spokesperson Lt Col Amitabh Sharma.
The charger exploded while they were loading the ammunition, said Defence Spokesperson Lt Col Amitabh Sharma.
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Navy craft hits a ferryboat with 110 on board off Gateway of India in Mumbai.
101 people have been rescued, and 13 people have died, including 10 civilians and 3 Navy personnel. Two others are critically injured and have been shifted to the navy hospital.
101 people have been rescued, and 13 people have died, including 10 civilians and 3 Navy personnel. Two others are critically injured and have been shifted to the navy hospital.