Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Friday said no one should make any mistake of testing India's patience though it is committed to resolve the border standoff along the northern frontier through talks and political efforts.
During the Army Day celebrations on January 15, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane told that over 200 terrorists near LoC and in counter-terrorism operations in last year. "Around 300-400 terrorists are sitting in training camps near the border to infiltrate into the Indian territory. Number of ceasefire violations went up by 44 per cent last year, which shows the nefarious intentions of Pakistan. Last year, the Army eliminated over 200 terrorists near LoC and in counter-terrorism operations," said General MM Naravane.
On the occasion of Army Day on Friday, Akshay Kumar shared a video playing a volleyball match with the "bravehearts." He treated fans with a short clip and revealed that the volleyball match was a warm up to a marathon that he had gone to flag off.
The Army Day celebrations began in Delhi. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, Army Chief General MM Naravane, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh paid tributes at National War Memorial. Army Day is celebrated on Jan 15 every year. On this day in 1949, Field Marshal KM Cariappa became the first Indian to take charge of the Indian Army.
Field Marshal Sir Kodandera "Kipper" Madappa Cariappa was the first officer of the Indian Army to hold a five-star rank.
Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year. General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa was appointed as Commander-in-Chief of Indian Army on January 15, 1949.
In a tweet, he said Indian soldiers have made the country proud as he wished them on behalf of the people.
A total of 15 Indian Army officers and soldiers will be awarded the Sena Medal, five of them posthumously, on Army Day on Friday for gallantry during counter-terror operations in Jammu & Kashmir.
On Memorial Day, Priyanka Chopra Jonas paid tribute to the fallen military heroes by sharing an Instagram post which included a monochromatic photo of her parents Ashok Chopra and Madhu Chopra clad in army uniforms.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 15 attended the At Home Reception given by Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane at his residence in Delhi.
On Army Day, Sanjay Dutt, Sidharth Malhotra, Nimrat Kaur and others paid their tribute to the Indian soldiers.
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Army Day was celebrated at Parade Ground in Delhi.
A 'Mini Marathon' was organised on the occasion of 72nd Army Day in Punjab's Ludhiana on January 15.
Army Day Parade 2020: The Indian Army showcased its military might at the majestic Army Day parade at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi Cantt on Wednesday. In a first, Captain Tania Sher Gill, an officer with Army’s Corps of Signals, lead all-men contingents at the Army Day parade.
Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has said that Indian Army is ready to tackle any threat. Addressing the 72nd Army Day celebration in Delhi Cantt, he said the Army will not hesitate to use several options available to tackle terrorism. General Naravane reiterated the zero tolerance policy against terrorism.
Army Day 2020 was celebrated at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on January 15.
PM Modi tweets, "Our Army is known for its valour & professionalism. It is also respected for its humanitarian spirit. Whenever people have needed help, our Army has risen to the occasion & done everything possible. Proud of our Army.
Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens. In 1942, KM Cariappa became the first Indian Army Officer who was passed on to command a unit.
Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens. In 1942, KM Cariappa became the first Indian Army Officer who was passed on to command a unit.
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