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United News of India
2 days ago
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- United News of India
President Murmu confers armed forces with distinguished service medal
New Delhi, June 4 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday conferred 92 distinguished service decorations to serving and retired personnel of the Armed Forces, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Border Roads Organisation (BRO) during the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II) at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. These decorations included 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals (PVSMs), five Uttam Yudh Seva Medals (UYSMs) and 57 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals (AVSMs), a Defence Ministry statement said. Personnel awarded with Param Vishisht Seva Medal included Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari, Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari, Lt Gen Devendra Sharma, Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, Admiral Suraj Berry, Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari and Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari. Personnel conferred with Uttam Yudh Seva Medal were Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Lt Gen Zubin A Minwalla, Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla, Air Marshal Sujeet Pushpakar Dharkar and Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha. Among those conferred with Ati Vishisht Seva Medal included Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal, Lt Gen Sandeep Jain, Lt Gen Sadhna S Nair, Lt Gen Bhavnish Kumar, Vice Admiral Chempakvilas Rammohan Praveen Nair, Air Marshal Venkataramanan Rajasekhar, Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia and Director General Paramesh Sivamani. These medals have been given to the personnel for distinguished service of exceptional order. Present on the occasion were Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries. UNI RBE SSP Add reaction
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
President Murmu honours Captain Deepak Singh with Shaurya Chakra
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): In a grand ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu honoured the bravery and supreme sacrifice of Captain Deepak Singh, a brave son of Uttarakhand, by conferring the Shaurya Chakra posthumously. According to defence officials, Captain Deepak Singh was killed in action during the ongoing operation in Assar, Doda, in August 2024. He was from the 48 Rashtriya Rifles. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid heartfelt tributes to Captain Deepak Singh, expressing their deep condolences to his family. CM Dhami emphasised the heroism of Captain Singh and the significant impact of his ultimate sacrifice on the nation's spirit and the people of Uttarakhand. 'In August 2024, during an encounter with terrorists, despite being injured, he showed unmatched courage and attained martyrdom while protecting the nation till his last breath. The military land of Uttarakhand is proud of this brave son', said Dhami, taking to his Twitter(X). President Droupadi Murmu conferred six Kirti Chakras, including four posthumous, and 33 Shaurya Chakras, including seven posthumous, to the personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and State/Union Territory Police during Phase-I of Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on Thursday, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence. The Gallantry awards were given to the personnel for displaying raw courage, unparalleled bravery and total disregard to personal safety in the line of duty, as per the ministry. The bravery, which has been awarded, was displayed during various operations related to counter-terror/counter-insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East. 'Dreaded terrorists were neutralised & apprehended during these operations, and arms & ammunition were recovered,' it added. The Indian Navy officers led anti-piracy operations, resulting in the surrender of pirates and the rescue of hostages, while also demonstrating bravery during fire-fighting operations on a burning oil tanker, the statement added. The statement added that the awardees from the Indian Air Force showed utmost courage in life-threatening circumstances during the rescue of aircraft while manoeuvring away from civilian areas to avoid any loss of life/property. The gallant act of CRPF officers was performed in various operations in areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism. Maoist insurgents were apprehended and weapons recovered, it added. (ANI)
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
President Murmu confers six Kirti Chakras & 33 Shaurya Chakras during Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu conferred six Kirti Chakras, including four posthumous, and 33 Shaurya Chakras, including seven posthumous, to the personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and State/Union Territory Police during Phase-I of Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on Thursday, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence. The Gallantry awards were given to the personnel for displaying raw courage, unparalleled bravery and total disregard to personal safety in the line of duty, as per the ministry. The bravery, which has been awarded, was displayed during various operations related to counter-terror/counter-insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir and North-East. 'Dreaded terrorists were neutralised & apprehended during these operations, and arms & ammunition were recovered,' it added. The Indian Navy officers led anti-piracy operations, resulting in the surrender of pirates and the rescue of hostages, while also demonstrating bravery during fire-fighting operations on a burning oil tanker, the statement added. The statement added that the awardees from the Indian Air Force showed utmost courage in life-threatening circumstances during rescue of aircraft while maneuvering away from civilian areas to avoid any loss of life/property. The gallant act of CRPF officers were performed in various operations in areas affected by Left-Wing Extremism. Maoist insurgents were apprehended and weapons recovered, it added. (ANI)
