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🇮🇳 80 Years of Freedom: Unity, Honor, and Nation First at Doon Defence Academy 🇮🇳 On 15th August 2026, the grounds of Sandeep Sir’s Doon Defence Academy resonated with national pride as the DDA family came together to celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day. 🇮🇳✨ Founder Director Mr. Sandeep Gupta (Sandeep Sir), alongside the Guest of Honour Mr. Mukesh Lal (Author & Ambassador of Culture), unfurled the Tricolour 🇮🇳 before an inspiring gathering of 700+ cadets, faculty, and staff, united in the singing of the National Anthem. 🎖️🇮🇳 The flag-hoisting ceremony was a powerful reminder of our shared commitment to national service, duty, and honour. 🫡 The energy, discipline, and determination displayed by our cadets truly reflected the spirit of tomorrow’s Armed Forces leaders. ⚔️🎖️ The occasion also paid tribute to the countless brave souls who built and protected our nation. It reminded every young cadet that freedom comes with the responsibility to serve Bharat with pride, courage, and dedication. JAI HIND!

🩸🇮🇳 Sandeep Sir's DDA 25th Blood Donation Camp 🇮🇳🩸 A Legacy Written in Service: Duty, Honor, and Nation First 🎖️🫡 On the historic occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day 🇮🇳 and the 22nd Anniversary of Doon Defence Academy 🎉, our cadets and staff reaffirmed that true patriotism begins with selfless action. ❤️🤝 Through the successful completion of the 25th Blood Donation Camp 🩸, organized in collaboration with Shri Mahant Indresh Hospital 🏥, our future officers demonstrated that the ethos of soldiering begins long before uniform commissioning. 🎖️🔥 🔹 Duty in Action 🫡: NDA, CDS, and Merchant Navy cadets, alongside dedicated faculty, stepped forward to donate blood 🩸, embodying the foundational military values of selflessness, unity, and sacrifice. 🇮🇳🤝 🔹 Saving Lives, Serving Nation ❤️🇮🇳: Every donor proved that serving the nation is not confined to the front lines—it is lived every day through compassionate service to humanity. 🩸❤️ 🔹 Building Future Leaders 🎖️🌟:

16/08/26 Sunday Classes GS classes by Uday Mehra Sir 07:00-09:00 am CDS

Dear DDA DIAMONDS, Sunday Classes 16/08/26: GS classes by Uday Mehra Sir, 07:00–09:00 am (CDS) 📚⏰

🌿🕉️ हरियाली तीज की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ! 💚 हरियाली तीज के इस पावन अवसर पर भोलेनाथ और माँ पार्वती की कृपा से आपके जीवन में प्रेम, सुख, समृद्धि और खुशियों की हरियाली बनी रहे। 🌸🙏 🎶 “हर हर महादेव” की गूंज से सजे हर पल, माँ पार्वती के आशीर्वाद से महके हर कल। 🌿✨ 🇮🇳 Doon Defence Academy परिवार की ओर से आप सभी को हरियाली तीज की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ! 🙏💚

🇮🇳 80 Years of Freedom. One Nation. One Spirit. 🇮🇳 Independence Day is not just a celebration of our freedom—it is a reminder of the courage, sacrifices, and dreams that built our nation. Let the Tricolour inspire us to dream bigger, work harder, and serve our country with discipline, courage, and pride. 🫡 Today, we salute every brave heart who has dedicated their life to Mother India and every young Indian who carries the dream of a stronger, brighter Bharat. Our dreams may be different, but our nation is one. Our hearts beat for India. 🇮🇳❤️ Happy 80th Independence Day! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

🇮🇳 FROM VISION TO VICTORY — 22 YEARS OF PRIDE & PURPOSE! 🇮🇳 22 years of dreams, dedication, discipline, and countless stories of courage. ❤️ Every cadet who walked through these doors carried a dream in their heart — and today, their achievements stand as a proud reflection of that journey. From vision to victory, from aspirations to accomplishments, the legacy of Doon Defence Academy continues to inspire generations to serve the nation with honour and courage. 🫡🇮🇳 Here’s to 22 glorious years of shaping dreams, building character, and creating the defenders of tomorrow. Proud of the journey. Grateful for the trust. Excited for the future. 🎉 Happy 22nd Anniversary, Doon Defence Academy! The journey continues… stronger, prouder, together. 🇮🇳❤️

Dear DDA Diamonds, as you know, we are celebrating the 80th Independence Day and the 22nd anniversary of DDA. You are required to be present in your classes at 8:15 a.m. according to the seating arrangement. All DDA Diamonds must wear the DDA T-shirt, pants, and shoes, and carry your ID card. Track pants, slippers, and Crocs are not allowed. There will be no negative marking in the General Awareness Test.

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A Proud Moment & A Legacy That Inspires! The renaming of Suryakiran Hostel as Cadet Anjali Yadav Hostel is not just a change of name—it is a tribute to an extraordinary achievement. 🎖✨ Cadet Anjali Yadav, the first girl cadet of Pratham Pag, Foundation Course-02, has created history by being recommended for the NDA 157th Course.👏 Her journey, determination and achievement have made her a true inspiration for every young girl aspiring to serve the nation. Her success is the reason behind this proud decision to rename the hostel in her honour. 🏅 From being the first girl cadet of Pratham Pag to becoming a role model for generations—her legacy will now live on at DDA. A New Name. A New Legacy. An Inspiration Forever.

Donate Blood, Save Lives! ❤️ On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day of India 🇮🇳 and the 22nd Anniversary of Doon Defence Academy, Shri Mahant Indresh Hospital is conducting the 25th Blood Donation Camp. 🩸 Date: 15 August 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM 📍 Venue: DDA Head Office Let’s come together and make this Independence Day truly meaningful by contributing to a noble cause. Your one donation can help save a life. 🇮🇳 Be a Hero. Donate Blood. Save Lives. 📞 +91 9897030757 🌐 www.doondefenceacademy.com

15 AUGUST 2026 | DDA CELEBRATION SCHEDULE Doon Defence Academy proudly celebrates the 80th Independence Day of India & the 22nd Anniversary of DDA! 🎉 🕗 08:00 AM – Arrival of Faculty, Staff & Students 📝 08:30–09:15 AM – General Awareness Test 🇮🇳 09:45 AM – Flag Hoisting & National Anthem 🎤 09:55 AM – Address by Director Sir 🩸 10:00 AM – Blood Donation Camp Inauguration 🏆 10:10 AM – Cash Award Ceremony 📚 10:45 AM – Current Affairs Magazine & Pen Distribution 🏫 11:15 AM – New Activities Floor & Auditorium Inauguration ⚓️ 11:45 AM – Launch of Merchant Navy Wing “Sagar” App & T-Shirt 🏠 12:00 PM – Cadet Anjali Yadav Hostel Rename Event ☕️ 12:15 PM – High Tea for Guests, Staff & Faculty ✨ A day of patriotism, achievement, gratitude & new beginnings! 🇮🇳 Jai Hind!

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Dear DDA Diamonds, A test is scheduled for August 15th (Independence Day). The test comprises 100 questions on Indian History and Indian Geography (Static GK). *Timing*: 08:30–09:15