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Major General Lisamma P.V. and the Quiet Strength of India’s Military Nurses

In a historic and empowering stride for both Kerala and the Indian Armed Forces Major General Lisamma P V from Kollam has been appointed as the nbsp Additional Director General ADG of the Military Nursing Service MNS nbsp - the highest leadership position in India s all-women corps of military nurses With nearly decades of dedicated service behind her she took charge on April nbsp Commissioned into MNS in Lisamma s journey is rooted in academic excellence with degrees in Arts Law and a Master s in Hospital Administration An alumna of Assumption College Kerala and School of Nursing at Military Hospital Jalandhar she has exemplified discipline and empathy values that continue to define her leadership in India s defense framework Courage in Combat Her Battles Her BrillianceFrom serving as Principal Matron at the Army Hospital Research amp Referral New Delhi one of the top tertiary care military hospitals to

15 May 2025
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Santal Community's Pride : Dr. Martina Tudu Becomes First Santal Girl from Assam to Earn MBBS Degree

At just Dr Martina Tudu has carved her name into history not with fanfare but with quiet grit sleepless nights and an unbreakable spirit Born into the Santal community in Assam she has become the first girl from her tribe to earn an MBBS degree Her journey is a powerful example of what determination resilience and the right to dream can achieve Through every challenge she faced Martina held onto one belief that education could change her life and it did The Santal Community A Rich Cultural HeritageThe Santal people are one of the largest tribal communities in India with a rich cultural heritage and a strong presence in the eastern states of Jharkhand West Bengal Odisha Bihar and Assam Known for their vibrant traditions music and dance the Santal community has a deep connection with nature and a strong sense of community bonding Their culture is a beautiful blend

15 May 2025
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The Golden Arm of India: Neeraj Chopra conferred with the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel

India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been conferred with the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army This prestigious appointment is a result to his dedication hard work and achievements in the field of athletics Born on December in Khandra village Panipat Haryana Neeraj Chopra was destined for greatness He took up javelin throw at the age of and quickly rose through the ranks winning national and international championships His breakthrough moment came in when he won the World Junior Championships in Bydgoszcz Poland setting a new world junior record Joining the MilitaryNeeraj's impressive performance in sports tournaments caught the attention of the Indian Army and he was recruited in as a Junior Commissioned Officer with the rank of Naib Subedar in the Rajputana Rifles This marked the beginning of his military career which would later play a significant role in his life He was promoted to

15 May 2025
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First in Flight: Avani Chaturvedi and India’s New Era of Women Warriors

Squadron Leader Avani Chaturvedi has emerged as a symbol of grit and groundbreaking achievement in India s military aviation landscape Hailing from Satna Madhya Pradesh Chaturvedi was among the first three women commissioned into the Indian Air Force s fighter stream in a watershed moment in the country s defense history nbsp In the years since she has continued to make headlines most notably as the first Indian woman fighter pilot to participate in an international air combat exercise Her ascent through the ranks of the IAF reflects a broader shift toward inclusivity in the armed forces Early Life and InspirationBorn on October in Satna Madhya Pradesh Avani Chaturvedi's journey to becoming a fighter pilot was sparked by her elder brother an officer in the Indian Army Her fascination with flying began during her college days at Banasthali University Rajasthan where she joined the flying club and accumulated a few

13 May 2025
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Commodore Raghu R. Nair: The Strategic Mind Behind India's Naval Diplomacy

At a time when India stood on the brink of military escalation following a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir one voice emerged with a strategic foresight - nbsp Commodore Raghu R Nair of the Indian Navy A distinguished officer with decades of maritime expertise Nair has recently risen to national prominence for his role in Operation Sindoor and the subsequent tri-service ceasefire announcement that helped de-escalate India-Pakistan tensions in May During the high-stakes joint press conference alongside Colonel Sofia Qureshi of the Indian Army and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force Commodore Nair addressed the nation with a firm message nbsp India seeks peace but is prepared to defend its sovereignty at all costs His words reflected an emotional resonance with citizens who were anxiously following the events on the ground A Naval Strategist with a Distinguished RecordAn alumnus of the th Naval Academy Course Commodore Raghu

12 May 2025
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Saluting M Murali Naik: A Soldier's Sacrifice for the Nation

A Soldier's Sacrifice They stand for us through rain and night Guarding our homes with all their might Their hearts beat strong for freedom's call Sacrificing all for one and all Tears fall for them for their brave deed Their love for nation forever in our creed M Murali Naik was born to Mudavath Sriram and Jyothibai a poor agricultural laborer family in Gorantla mandal Sri Sathya Sai district Andhra Pradesh From a young age Murali dreamed of joining the Army and his love for the uniform was evident His father Sriram Naik recalled He loved the uniform very much He was a friendly and easy-going person As an Army jawan he was highly motivated and proud to serve the nation In December Murali's dream came true when he was inducted into the Army and he was posted with the Light Regiment in Jammu and Kashmir Understanding the Line of

10 May 2025
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A Call That Never Came: The Story of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar Sharma

On an ordinary Wednesday Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar Sharma tried to call his wife The call didn t connect Hours later the silence was shattered not by a ringtone but by the message no family ever wants to receive the -year-old soldier had been fatally injured in Pakistani shelling in Jammu amp Kashmir s Poonch sector Sharma was posted in the volatile Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir which has been under heavy artillery and mortar fire from the Pakistani Army The attack came as a retaliatory move after India launched Operation Sindoor a coordinated strike across Pakistan and PoK in response to the brutal killing of Indian tourists in Pahalgam on April As artillery shells rained across the Line of Control Sharma stood his ground paying the ultimate price in the line of duty A Family's Pillar A Nation s SoldierIn Gulawat village Palwal district of Haryana a wave

9 May 2025
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Vyomika Singh: The Feminine Power in Operation Sindoor!

In a rare and powerful moment of representation Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force stood before the nation on May not only as a decorated helicopter pilot but as a face of modern military leadership She was one of the key speakers in the official press briefing on Operation Sindoor India s strategic precision strike on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir PoK The operation was launched in retaliation for the heinous killing of Indian tourists in Jammu amp Kashmir s Pahalgam on April Joined by Colonel Sophia Qureshi from the Indian Army and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri the event marked a historic moment where two senior women officers from the armed forces led a high-level joint media interaction underlining the growing presence and influence of women in India s defence strategy Precision Power Purpose Inside Operation SindoorAddressing the media Wing Commander Singh outlined the operation

9 May 2025
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India’s First Woman Rafale Pilot Aims for Space: The Journey of Shivangi Singh!

Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh is charting new territory both in the skies and beyond The first and only woman Rafale fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force Singh has become a symbol of courage and capability in a traditionally male-dominated field With her sights set on becoming an astronaut nbsp she is steadily pushing boundaries and inspiring change Early Life and InspirationShivangi Singh was born on March in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar India Growing up in a humble agricultural background Shivangi was inspired by her parents to pursue her dreams Her father Hari Bhushan Singh is a school teacher and principal while her mother Priyanka Singh is a housewife It was during her first visit to the Air Force Museum in New Delhi that a young Shivangi Singh awestruck by the fighter jets and their sheer power felt an unshakable pull toward the skies and knew she wanted to become

9 May 2025
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