In a thread post on X, Prime Minister Modi said: "On this day, #OneRankOnePension (OROP) was implemented. This was a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of our veterans and ex-service personnel who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called on the country's Armed Forces to remain vigilant, modernize, and prepare for various contingencies, emphasizing that unconventional and asymmetric warfare—including hybrid warfare—will play a crucial role in future conflicts.
To counter Naxal threat, the state government has raised three Battalions of ex-servicemen OSSF (Odisha Special Striking Force). Vacancies in other ranks of police are also being filled up, in a time-bound manner.
A UH-1H helicopter belonging to the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) crashed into Jablanicko Lake in the southern part of the country at around 11:00 a.m. (0900 GMT) on Wednesday.
Ukraine has taken control of 82 settlements in western Russia's Kursk region, Oleksandr Syrsky, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine's Armed Forces continue to advance in Russia's Kursk region with the strategic goal being achieved as well.
Prior to taking over as the DGHS(Armed Forces), the Flag Officer served as the Command Medical Officer of the Western Naval Command. He has also commanded premier Indian Navy hospitals, INHS Asvini and INHS Sanjivani.
The MoU was signed by Aradhna Patnaik, MD of MoHFW, and Lt General Daljit Singh, Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services.
Inputs on national strategic issues impacting national security in both the civil and military domains were also deliberated upon.
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) made the announcement through a notification mentioning that the AFSPA has been extended for next six months in Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek and Peren districts of Nagaland.
