Daily routines of yoga, physical training, battle obstacle courses, and endurance runs of 5 and 10 miles with battle load have further strengthened physical resilience and team cohesion, complemented by displays of weapons and New Generation Equipment from both sides.
The army officer and his fiancee were meted out assault on 15 September when they had gone to the Bharatpur police station to lodge a complaint in connection with a road rage case.
While a contingent of the Sikh Regiment of Sapta Shakti Command will represent the Indian Army in this exercise, the French Army delegation will be represented by troops of the 21st Marine Infantry Regiment of 6th Armoured Brigade, the Defence Ministry said.
The Indian armed forces have an embarrassment of riches in terms of gallantry and service to the nation by the 'Punjabis', who serve across the services with much aplomb, élan and dignity. The region itself has the highest number of regiments that induct the bulk of their soldiers from the region, notably the Punjab Regiment, Sikh Regiment, Sikh Light Infantry, Dogras etc. The sociological-religious context of the term 'Punjabi' is also much more expansive than the understanding in Pakistan with an unmatched mix of societal diversity.
The Battle of Saragarhi almost marks a forgotten chapter in the history of India. Although a recent Bollywood film chronicled the events from 12 September 1897, much more needs to be done to etch this incredible tale of valour in the hearts of Indians
After paying obeisance in Gurdwara Saragarhi during the state-level martyrdom day function, the CM went to Barki Square to pay floral tributes to the great martyrs who laid down their lives in the Indo-Pak war.
Lt. Gen. Sanjay Kumar Jha today took over as the 48th Commandant of the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA) here.…
