On January 15, 1949, Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa, who was then a Lieutenant General, took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher
January 15, 2023Army Day is observed every year on January 15 to celebrate the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army - Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa.
January 15, 2022While reiterating that the Army has zero-tolerance towards terrorism, Gen MM Naravane said his force has 'many options to counter those who promote terror'.
January 15, 2020The Army showcased its military might and some of its state-of-the-art assets at the majestic Army Day parade on Wednesday.
January 15, 2020On terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army chief said the men had caused heavy losses to the militants with the help of other security agencies.
January 15, 2019The Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps celebrated the 70th Army Day at Sukna near Siliguri today. Lt Gen PM Bali, VSM, General Officer Commanding, Trishakti Corps, laid the wreath at the War Memorial to pay homage to the valiant soldiers of the Corps who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. Army Day is …
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January 17, 2018Time was when the Army Day festivity was utilised by the Chief to reassure the Indian people that the territorial integrity of the nation was entrusted to safe hands, as well as to send out a signal to his officers and men that their interests were being catered to ~ both in terms of personnel …
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January 17, 2018Celebrities from the tinsel town wished the soldiers of the Indian Army on the occasion of Army Day on Monday. Celebrities praised the courage, valor, and sacrifices of Indian soldiers for the country. Saluting the brave Indian Army that guards us and keeps us safe. Here’s what they tweeted: Amitabh Bachchan: Indian Army Day. Jai …
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January 15, 2018On the occasion of 70th Army Day, President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday saluted the courage of the armed forces personnel and their families. In a message on Twitter, Kovind said: “On Army Day, greetings to the valiant men and women of the Indian Army, to veterans and to families …
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January 15, 2018With focus on infusion of technology in the weapon systems, the Indian Army would need to keep upgrading the required training benchmarks, its chief Bipin Rawat said on Sunday. In his message on the Army Day, to be observed on Monday, Gen. Rawat underlined: “The future challenges continue to demand greater commitment from the Indian …
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January 15, 2018In a freak accident, three army soldiers fell from a chopper after the rope they were using to slither down snapped. All the injured personnel are recovering in hospital, Army said. According to reports, the “slithering operation” was part of the ‘Army Day’ rehearsals taking place in Army’s parade ground in the national capital. The …
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January 11, 2018Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday said India will display its power if peace on the border was disrupted. Speaking on the occasion of Army Day, he also called for the three services to work together to face future challenges. "We want peace on the border. But any attempt to disrupt the peace will …
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January 15, 2017Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday said India will display its power if peace on the border was disrupted. Speaking on the occasion of Army Day, he also called for the three services to work together to face future challenges. "We want peace on the border. But any attempt to disrupt the peace will …
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January 15, 2017Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday told soldiers not to air their grievances through social media. Addressing the Army Day function, he said: "A few colleagues are using social media to share their problems. It affects the morale of the jawans and thereby the army." "A few of our friends have taken to social …
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January 15, 2017On the occasion of Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today saluted the courage and invaluable service of the soldiers and officers, including the veterans. "Greetings to all soldiers, veterans & their families on Army Day. We salute the courage & invaluable service of the Indian Army," he tweeted. Modi said the Army always leads …
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January 15, 2017On the occasion of Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today saluted the courage and invaluable service of the soldiers and officers, including the veterans. "Greetings to all soldiers, veterans & their families on Army Day. We salute the courage & invaluable service of the Indian Army," he tweeted. Modi said the Army always leads …
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