Naravane highlights why institutional neutrality of armed forces matters in a democracy, even as past remarks tied to his unpublished memoir triggered political tensions in Parliament earlier this year.
The Republic Day Parade 2026 featured 30 breathtaking tableaus by states, Union Territories and ministries, highlighting India’s cultural diversity, freedom legacy, development milestones and vision of an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat.
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday undertook a sortie onboard submarine INS Vaghsheer on the Western Seaboard, becoming only the second President of India to do so after Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
Addressing the Officer Trainees of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) from the 2023 and 2024 batches at the Vice-President’s Enclave, he underscored the significance of the Service.
The Army Chief was speaking at a function at his alma mater, the Sainik School at Rewa in Madhya Pradesh.
The Union minister also praised the Indian armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor.
From schoolchildren and community leaders to elected representatives and everyday citizens, participants marched with the tricolour held high, chanting slogans such as “We Stand with Our Forces” and “Nation with Operation Sindoor.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said Operation Sindoor -- India's military response to Pahalgam terror attack -- is a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political will, intelligence gathering by the country’s agencies, and the striking power of Indian armed forces.
The event, part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) nationwide 11-day campaign, aimed to honor the military's decisive action against cross-border terrorism and reinforce national unity.
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet passed a resolution on Thursday, congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Armed Forces (IAF) for successfully executing Operation Sindoor.
