Param Vir Chakra

Panjab University dedicates shooting range to Kargil war hero; names it 'Capt Vikram Batra, PVC Shooting Range'

Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal unveiled the plaque of Captain Batra at the shooting range in the university, an official release said.

Parliamentary panel urges defence ministry to make selection process for gallantry awards more transparent

A parliamentary committee has asked the defence ministry to immediately streamline the selection process to confer gallantry awards to defence personnel, insisting that the exercise must be transparent

Defence Ministry doubles allowances for gallantry awardees from August onwards

The expenditure on this account will be borne under relevant heads of the Defence Services Estimates, the Ministry said.

Bipin Rawat unveils memorial for 1965 war hero Abdul Hamid, urges youth to join Indian Army

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday unveiled a memorial of 1965 Indo-Pak war hero Abdul Hamid here in Ghazipur district and felicitated the widow of the soldier who was awarded Param Vir Chakra, the highest wartime gallantry medal.

Manohar Parrikar to visit Kashmir, pay homage to India's first Param Vir Chakra recipient

Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar is scheduled to visit Kashmir on Thursday to pay homage to the country's first Param Vir Chakra recipient Major Somnath on his 69th death anniversary.

Republic Day parade: A mix of military might, cultural heritage

An impressive display of armour and unmanned aerial vehicles recently added to India's military prowess was on full display at the 63rd Republic Day parade today that also showcased the country's rich heritage.

Indian War Comics (IWC) to be available on Aakash tablet

In a valiant effort to make sure that kids of today’s digital revolution in India are fully aware of the brave deeds ...