Independence Day 2023: Here's what you need to know about history & significance of Indian flagEvery country has its own flag, symbolising liberty or freedom. The Indian flag holds a magnanimous significance, for it represents the div...
14 Aug, 2023, 06.03 PM IST
Galwan valley hero Col Santosh Babu likely to be posthumously awarded Mahavir Chakra on Republic Day"Col Babu is likely to be awarded the Mahavir Chakra posthumously on this Republic Day," government sources told ANI. The Indian Army top b...
25 Jan, 2021, 04.05 PM IST
A salute to the jawans: Dhoni to co-produce anthology series on Army officersThe show will tell the stories of the brave Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra awardees.
09 Dec, 2019, 06.17 PM IST
Air India to allow gallantry award recipients free upgrade to business classThe soldiers who have been bestowed with military honours such Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Shaurya Chakra, will get an upgrade at...
11 Jul, 2018, 05.51 PM IST
Ashok Chakra to Garud commando who laid down life in Jammu and KashmirPresident Ram Nath Kovind approved 390 gallantry and other defence decorations to armed forces personnel and others on the eve of the 69th ...
26 Jan, 2018, 08.24 AM IST
Indian Railways extends executive class free travel to Ashok, Kirti Chakra awardeesAs per a 2014 policy, the Railways Ministry provides free travel passes for 1st AC Class/Executive Class to Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir C...
01 Nov, 2017, 04.12 PM IST
Four stands named after army men unveiled at EdenHis name was unveiled by Chief of Staff, Headquarters Eastern Army command Lieutenant General Dushyant Singh and CAB joint secretary Subir ...
28 Apr, 2017, 10.58 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to launch 'India gold coin' bearing Ashok Chakra, other schemes on November 5Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the first ever 'India gold coin' bearing Ashok Chakra and other schemes on November 5.
20 Oct, 2015, 09.54 PM IST
Army names Sainik Institute after martyr Naik Neeraj KumarNaik Neeraj of 57 Rashtriya Rifles was awarded Ashok Chakra for his pivotal role in elimination of four militants at Gurdhaji Village on Au...
28 Jan, 2015, 05.26 PM IST
Bombay High Court admits PIL seeking bravery awards for officers during 26/11The court had earlier asked the state to inform about steps taken to honour the officials, who showed bravery during the terror attacks.
05 Sep, 2014, 08.25 PM IST
26/11 attack: Notice to Centre on PIL for gallantry awards to officersThe notice was issued by a bench headed by Justice P V Hardas which asked the ministry to file a reply by January 20.
23 Dec, 2013, 06.42 PM IST
- 26/11 case: HC seeks information on steps to award bomb squad men
Aruna Pai informed that the DGP had written a letter to the Centre recommending awards for the bomb disposal squad of the police department.
25 Nov, 2013, 07.29 PM IST
- What steps taken to honour officers who fought 26/11 ultras, asks Bombay High Court
Bombay HC today asked the Maharashtra government about the measures it has taken to honour officials who fought with militants in the 26/11...
27 Mar, 2012, 08.31 PM IST
- Mini-India on display at R-Day parade
The parade began shortly after Patil and her Indonesian counterpart arrived at the Rajpath escorted by 46 bodyguards riding well-trained & ...
26 Jan, 2011, 10.52 AM IST
- 11 terror martyrs to be conferred Ashoka Chakra at R-Day parade
President Pratibha Patil will confer Ashoka Chakra, the country’s highest peacetime gallantry award, posthumously on 11 police and defence ...
26 Jan, 2009, 08.28 AM IST
- Ashok Chakra likely for Ombale, Unnikrishnan, Gajendra Singh
The government plans to honour the heroism of uniformed personnel.
20 Jan, 2009, 08.24 AM IST
- M C Sharma, Karkare & Omble in shortlist for Ashok Chakra
In what may be the longest shortlist for the Ashok Chakra, Mumbai police heroes, including Hemant Karkare and Tukaram Omble are sharing spa...
19 Jan, 2009, 03.49 AM IST