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Business Standard
3 days ago
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- Business Standard
NDA makes history as first batch of 17 Female Cadets graduates; know more
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the first group of 17 female cadets graduated from the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune, making history for women in the Indian armed forces. The academy, which prepares cadets for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, hosted the 148th NDA course graduation ceremony, in which around 339 cadets received their degrees. First batch of 17 female cadets' graduates from NDA The reviewing officer for the Passing out Parade (POP) was Gen. V K Singh, the current governor of Mizoram and a former Army Chief. Udayveer Negi, the academy cadet captain, led the 148th course's parade. At the Khetrpal Parade Ground of the tri-service training academy in Khadakwasla, which is referred to as the "cradle of leadership," the cadets passed the "Antim Pag'. After a Supreme Court order in 2021, the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) permitted women to apply to the defence academy, and the first group of female cadets enrolled in the NDA's 148th course in 2022. ALSO READ: 'Operation Shield' mock drill in 5 states on May 31: Check key details All about the cadets who graduated from the Defence Academy Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), located in Delhi, awarded degrees to 339 cadets in total. 84 of the cadets received a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, 85 received a Computer Science degree, 59 received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, and 111 received a BTech degree. The Science stream's top spot was earned by Cadet Lucky Kumar. Division Cadet Captain Shreeti Daksh, one of the 17 female cadets, placed first in the Arts stream, while Battalion Cadet Captain Prince Kumar Singh Kushwah led the Computer Science stream. In the BTech stream, Udayveer Singh Negi, the Academy Cadet Captain, came out on top. Historic moment for the 'First batch of female cadets' Gen Singh stated at the event, 'Today is also a uniquely significant day in the history of the academy as the first batch of female cadets pass out from the NDA. This marks a historic milestone in our collective journey towards greater inclusivity and empowerment". "These young women are the inevitable symbol of 'Naari Shakti', embodying not just women's development but women-led development. I envision a future, not far from now, that one of these young women may rise to the highest of roles in the service they go to,' he added. The event's chief guest, Prof. Poonam Tandon, vice chancellor of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, congratulated all of the cadets on reaching this significant milestone.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business Standard
LIVE news updates: Pakistan began pleading with entire world to stop India, says Rajnath Singh
Today's top news: In a landmark moment, the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune saw its first cohort of 17 women cadets graduate on Friday, alongside more than 300 male cadets. This marks the successful completion of the NDA's inaugural co-educational batch. The cadets passed through the symbolic 'Antim Pag' at the Khetrpal Parade Ground, a key ceremonial tradition at the tri-service training academy, often referred to as the cradle of military leadership. These women cadets were admitted to the NDA's 148th course in 2022 after a Supreme Court directive in 2021 led the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to open applications to female candidates. India plays a pivotal role in supporting United Nations peacekeeping missions, including efforts to promote accountability for crimes committed against peacekeepers, according to Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN's Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. Lacroix made the remarks at a press briefing on Thursday, held in observance of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. 11:58 AM Eminent Kannada poet HS Venkatesha Murthy no more Acclaimed Kannada poet and playwright H S Venkatesha Murthy, widely known as HSV, died at a private hospital here on Friday, Murthy was 80. He had been suffering from age-related ailments. He is survived by four sons, they said. He was a prolific writer, who contributed significantly to Kannada literature as an essayist, playwright, novelist, children's literature author, translator, critic, poet, and film song-story-dialogue writer. 11:17 AM Vehicle skids off road in J-K, eight police personnel At least eight police personnel were injured on Friday as their vehicle skidded off the road in Uri area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, officials said. The injured police personnel were rushed to sub district hospital Uri, they said, adding their condition was stated to be stable. 11:11 AM CBI arrests deputy director of ED in bribery case The CBI has arrested Deputy Director of Enforcement Directorate in Odisha, Chintan Raghuvanshi, in connection with an alleged bribery case, officials said Friday. The agency had conducted a trap operation on Thursday on getting inputs that the officer was allegedly going to take the bribe amount of Rs 20 lakh from a Bhubaneswar-based mining businessman, they said.
The Hindu
3 days ago
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- The Hindu
First batch of 17 women cadets graduates from NDA alongside over 300 male peers
In a historic milestone, the first batch of 17 women cadets on Friday (May 30, 2025) graduated from the Pune-based National Defence Academy (NDA), alongside over 300 male counterparts, marking the passing out of its first co-ed batch. The cadets went past the 'Antim Pag' at the Khetrpal Parade Ground of the tri-service training academy in Khadakwasla, widely known as the 'cradle of leadership'. Gen. V.K. Singh, former Army Chief and current governor of Mizoram, was the reviewing officer of the Passing Out Parade. The first batch of women cadets joined the NDA's 148th course in 2022 after the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) allowed women to apply to the defence academy following a Supreme Court direction in 2021. Academy cadet captain, Udayveer Negi, commanded the parade of the 148th course. 'Today is also a uniquely significant day in the history of the academy as the first batch of female cadets pass out from the NDA. This marks a historic milestone in our collective journey towards greater inclusivity and empowerment,' Gen. Singh said on the occasion. 'These young women are the inevitable symbol of 'Naari Shakti', embodying not just women's development but women-led development,' he said. 'I envision a future, not far from now, that one of these young women may rise to the highest of roles in the service they go to,' he said.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
LIVE news updates: PM to visit Kanpur, inaugurate several projects worth Rs 47,573 crore
Today's top news: The mega projects include the new underground section of the Kanpur metro rail project from Chunniganj to Kanpur. Catch all the latest news developments from around the world here Today's top news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone for 15 major development projects valued at more than ₹47,573 crore in Kanpur on Friday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also be present at the event, where significant announcements are anticipated. These initiatives aim to transform Kanpur by introducing world-class infrastructure and facilities, according to a statement from the state government. Among the key projects, PM Modi will inaugurate the new underground stretch of the Kanpur Metro Rail, extending from Chunniganj to Kanpur Central. In a landmark moment, the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune saw its first cohort of 17 women cadets graduate on Friday, alongside more than 300 male cadets. This marks the successful completion of the NDA's inaugural co-educational batch. The cadets passed through the symbolic 'Antim Pag' at the Khetrpal Parade Ground, a key ceremonial tradition at the tri-service training academy, often referred to as the cradle of military leadership. These women cadets were admitted to the NDA's 148th course in 2022 after a Supreme Court directive in 2021 led the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to open applications to female candidates. India plays a pivotal role in supporting United Nations peacekeeping missions, including efforts to promote accountability for crimes committed against peacekeepers, according to Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN's Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. Lacroix made the remarks at a press briefing on Thursday, held in observance of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. He also reflected on his visit to New Delhi earlier this year, where he attended the first-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers hosted by India on 24–25 February.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Marching into history: 1st batch of 17 women cadets graduates from NDA alongside over 300 male peers
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a historic milestone, the first batch of 17 women cadets on Friday graduated from the Pune-based National Defence Academy (NDA), alongside over 300 male counterparts, marking the passing out of its first co-ed cadets went past the 'Antim Pag' at the Khetrpal Parade Ground of the tri-service training academy in Khadakwasla , widely known as the "cradle of leadership". Gen V K Singh , former Army Chief and current governor of Mizoram, was the reviewing officer of the Passing Out first batch of women cadets joined the NDA's 148th course in 2022 after the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) allowed women to apply to the defence academy following a Supreme Court direction in cadet captain, Udayveer Negi, commanded the parade of the 148th course."Today is also a uniquely significant day in the history of the academy as the first batch of female cadets pass out from the NDA. This marks a historic milestone in our collective journey towards greater inclusivity and empowerment," Gen Singh said on the young women are the inevitable symbol of " Naari Shakti ", embodying not just women's development but women-led development, he said."I envision a future, not far from now, that one of these young women may rise to the highest of roles of the service they go to," he said.
