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  President Murmu confers Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra and Shaurya Chakra awards: Full list of recipients

  India | June 08, 2026 22:04 IST

  The Kirti Chakra is India's second-highest peace-time gallantry award, conferred for conspicuous courage, exceptional bravery, self-sacrifice, and devotion to duty.

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  President Murmu approves 93 gallantry awards, including 2 Kirti Chakras, 14 Shaurya Chakras

  India | January 25, 2025 23:52 IST

  Naik Dilwar Khan, who was killed in action in an anti-terror operation in Lolab Valley of Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir in July last year has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra, India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award.

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  President Murmu approves Gallantry awards on Independence Day | Check full list of honourees

  India | August 14, 2024 23:49 IST

  On the eve of Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards for personnel across various services. These awards recognize acts of bravery and exceptional service. Here are the details of the recipients.

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  Col Manpreet Singh, killed in J-K anti-terror operation, awarded Kirti Chakra posthumously

  India | August 14, 2024 19:51 IST

  Colonel Manpreet Singh, commanding officer of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles unit of the Army lost his life during the Anantnag gunfight in September 2023.

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  Captain Anshuman Singh’s parents demand change in 'Next of kin' policy | What does Army rule say?

  India | July 13, 2024 11:35 IST

  The parents of fallen soldier Captain Anshuman Singh have expressed their plight over the 'Next of kin' rules of the Indian Army and demanded changes in the policy. Know what is the Next of kin policy of the Army?

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  EXCLUSIVE | Kirti Chakra martyr Anshuman Singh's parents demand revision in ‘next of kin’ rules

  India | July 13, 2024 0:57 IST

  Late Captain Anshuman Singh's parents demand changes to the Indian Army's next of kin policy. They call for shared military honors and assistance for both the spouse and parents of martyrs.

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  Gallantry awardee Army officer’s wife shares painful story of love, death at award ceremony | VIDEO

  India | July 07, 2024 9:35 IST

  The wife of Captain Anshuman Singh accepted Kirti Chakra from President Droupadi Murmu at an award ceremony. She shared the story of her and the late Army officer in tears. The video was widely shared on social media.

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  Soldier Prakash Jadhav to be honoured with Kirti Chakra on Independence Day

  India | August 14, 2019 15:54 IST

  Eight soldiers will be honoured with the Shaurya Chakra, which is also awarded for gallantry during peacetime. Five of these awards will be presented posthumously.

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  Kirti Chakra for Gorkha Rifles jawan, Shaurya Chakra for seven Armymen

  India | January 25, 2014 14:19 IST

  New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee has approved the award of one Kirti Chakra and seven Shaurya Chakra to Army jawans and officers. These will be conferred at the Republic Day parade at Rajpath tomorrow. The

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  Ashok Chakra For Army Havildar; Rukhsana Gets Kirti Chakra

  India | January 25, 2010 20:38 IST

  Havildar Rajesh Kumar of 11 Rajputana Rifles was on Sunday  named for the country's highest peace time gallantry medal Ashok Chakra, while Rukhsana Kosser and her brother Ajaz, who killed a militant to protect their