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"स्वातन्त्र्यदिवसस्य हार्दिकाः शुभाशयाः 🇮🇳 भारतस्य गौरवम् अस्माकं हृदयेषु सदा वसतु। 🚩 वन्दे मातरम्।" (Heartfelt wishes for Independence Day. May the pride of India always dwell in our hearts. Vande Mataram)

Sixteen Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been awarded gallantry medals for displaying "conspicuous bravery" and "unmatched valour" during Operation Sindoor. The paramilitary force is tasked with guarding the India-Pakistan border along the western flank of the country.

📸 This 15th August Red Fort will be marked by #OpSindoor Flag 🇮🇳

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President approves 127 Gallantry awards, 40 Distinguished Service awards & 290 Mention-in-Despatches on the eve of 79th Independence Day President Smt Droupadi Murmu has approved 127 Gallantry awards and 40 Distinguished Service awards to the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on the eve of Independence Day 2025. These are: 04 Kirti Chakras; 15 Vir Chakras; 16 Shaurya Chakras; 02 Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry); 58 Sena Medals (Gallantry); 06 Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry); 26 Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry); 07 Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals; 09 Uttam Yudh Seva Medals and 24 Yudh Seva Medals. The President has also approved 290 Mention-in-Despatches – 115 personnel of the Indian Army, 05 of the Indian Navy, 167 of the Indian Air Force and 03 of the Border Roads Development Board (BRDB)

At least 38 people have died and 120 injured after a massive cloudburst struck Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir. 200 + people still missing/trapped.

🇮🇳🇺🇸 India–US to Hold ‘Yudh Abhyas ’25’ in Alaska From Sept 1–16, 2025, India and the U.S. will conduct the 21st edition of joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas in Alaska. The 🇮🇳 Indian Army’s Madras Regiment will lead a 400-member contingent. 🪖❄️

15 August ko Alaska me Trump aur Putin ki meeting h... U.S. Treasury Secretary ne warning di h. agar talks fail hui toh India par aur zyada tariffs/sanctions lag sakte hain, kyunki hum abhi bhi Russian oil & weapons le rahe hain🙃

📸 PC: Femina India Featured on the cover (from bottom): First row (L–R): Colonel Anshu Jamwal, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Second row (L–R): Colonel Ponung Doming, SM, Lance Naik Manju, Colonel Meghna Dave Third row (L–R): Captain Shraddha Shivdavkar, Lieutenant Colonel Krutika Patil, Captain Ojaswita Shree, Lance Naik Aashika Right on top: Major Dwipannita Kalita

he indomitable women of Indian Army 10 faces of grit, leadership, and resolve. Women who serve not because it is easy, but because it matters. Femina’s August 2025 cover brings together ten remarkable women of the Indian Army — officers and soldiers whose journeys span from battle drills to leadership roles, from field deployments to missions demanding the highest skill and unshakable nerve.

भारत धर्मभूमि धर्मेण भारतं शक्तिमान् 🚩

In India, nepotism wins over talent! 😌

*79th Independence Day Celebrations 🇮🇳 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lead the celebrations from the iconic Red Fort with the theme ‘Naya Bharat’, honouring a bold, secure & prosperous India on the path to Viksit Bharat 2047. Highlights: ➡️ 21-Gun Salute with indigenous 105mm guns ➡️ IAF Mi-17 flower shower & ‘Operation Sindoor’ flag ➡️ Guard of Honour: 96 personnel from 4 services ➡️ National Flag Guard: 128 personnel ➡️ ‘Naya Bharat’ formation by 2,500 NCC/My Bharat youth ➡️ Celebration of the success of Operation Sindoor ➡️ In attendance: 5,000 special guests from various fields & ➡️ ~1,000 winners of national competitions ➡️ 140+ military band shows nationwide in the evening https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2156155

The Central Government has initiated the process to include Chhath Mahaparv in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the 80th United Nations General Assembly session in New York on September 26 during the high-level General Debate. The session will open on September 9, with global leaders discussing key international issues from September 23 to 29. Modi’s participation underscores India’s active role in global diplomacy and multilateral engagement.

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