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The Hindu
29-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Maiden batch of 17 female cadets graduates from NDA; Passing Out Parade on May 30
Marking a historic moment for women in Indian armed forces, the first batch of 17 female cadets graduated from the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune on Thursday (May 29, 2025) and were conferred degrees along with more than 300 male cadets. The convocation ceremony of 148th NDA course was held at the academy, widely known as the "cradle of leadership", which provides officers to the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. NDA Commandant Vice-Admiral Gurcharan Singh hailed the graduation of the maiden batch of female cadets and expressed hope that they will carve out names for themselves as exemplary leaders. A total of 339 cadets, including the female cadets, were conferred degrees from the Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Of them, 84 cadets were awarded with the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, 85 with Computer Science degree, 59 with Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and 111 with Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree. Professor Poonam Tandon, Vice-Chancellor of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, who was the chief guest at the event, said, "...I have been informed that over the decade, the NDA has produced more than 40,000 officers who went on to bring glory to India, both in times of war and in peace. They have carved an illustrious path, upheld the highest traditions of the law and service, and written chapters of courage in golden letters." "Today, I had the privilege of conferring degrees upon the cadets of the 148th course and awarding deserving individuals with honours and trophies," she said. She congratulated all the cadets for achieving this significant milestone. "I hope that this foundation stone will pave the way for a glorious and fulfilling career. I am especially elated to learn that tomorrow marks the passing out of the first batch of female cadets from NDA. Girls, your achievement today is not just your own. It is a breakthrough for thousands of young women across India who look up to you. You are the torchbearers of change, courage, and capability," Ms. Tandon said. Only one woman cadet from Karnataka undergoing training in NDA "You have proven that the pursuit of excellence and service knows no gender. Your presence here is historic, and your example will inspire generations to come. I salute your grit, grace, and determination," she said. Cadet Lucky Kumar secured the first position in the Science stream. Battalion Cadet Captain Prince Kumar Singh Kushwah topped the Computer Science stream, while Division Cadet Captain Shreeti Daksh, one of the 17 female cadets, stood first in the Arts stream. Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi emerged as the topper in the BTech stream. The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 148th course will be held at the NDA on May 30. In 2021, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) allowed women to apply to the defence academy following a Supreme Court direction.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Court sentences villager to life imprisonment for election-related murder and 10 years for attempted murder in Ludhiana.
Ludhiana: Justice is served more than seven years after village politics took a fatal turn. A local court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2018 murder of a villager he shot in the head in a revenge attack linked to a local election dispute, while also handing him a 10-year sentence in a separate case of attempted murder. Daljit Singh 'Jeeta' was convicted of shooting Gurcharan Singh fatally at the village bus stand in Jalajan on Jan 12, 2018. The court of additional sessions judge Sandeep Singh Bajwa also imposed a fine of ₹4 lakh on Daljit Singh and directed ₹3 lakh be paid to the victim's family as compensation. The prosecution said Daljit Singh, accompanied by his brothers, Balwant and Gurmukh Singh, had targeted Gurcharan Singh after the victim's family had refused to support their relative Ramandeep Kaur in an election for village sarpanch. After the killing, Daljit Singh allegedly tried to target other members of Gurcharan's family as well, firing at the victim's granddaughter but missing. Police booked the three brothers under multiple charges, including murder, attempted murder, and criminal intimidation, as well as under the Arms Act. During the trial, Daljit Singh denied the charges, but the court found that he had failed to provide it with credible evidence in his defence or show any bias from police or anything that could explain a false accusation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tips for the Purchasing of Used Vehicles: latest competitive rates answerpedia Learn More Undo "The act was intentional, carried out with knowledge of its fatal consequences, and was committed by Daljit Singh," the court observed. While Daljit Singh was acquitted of lesser charges, including attempted murder and criminal intimidation, due to insufficient evidence, his brothers, Balwant and Gurmukh Singh, were also acquitted of all charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). In a separate case, the same court sentenced Daljit Singh to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for a Jan 7, 2018, shooting spree at Jalajan village, holding him guilty of attempting to murder four members of another family amid a long-running family rivalry. Complainant Gurwinder Singh said the attack had stemmed from tensions following his aunt's electoral victory over the wife of Balwant Singh. The court held that Daljit Singh had opened fire with a revolver, injuring Gurwinder Singh, Jatinder Singh, and Swaranjit Kaur, and also fired upon a fourth person, Amrinder Singh. "The prosecution has been able to prove that the convict went on a shooting spree with a revolver, injuring several members of the same family — some of them seriously — showing that his intention was to kill all of them," the court said. MSID:: 121413367 413 |
