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The Print
2 days ago
- General
- The Print
‘Khaan Quest': Indian Army contingent arrives in Mongolia for multinational military exercise
The annual joint military exercise, scheduled to be held from June 14-28, will bring together military forces from around the world to collaborate and enhance their peacekeeping capabilities. The contingent reached Ulaanbaatar for the exercise 'Khaan Quest', the defence ministry said in a statement. New Delhi, Jun 11 (PTI) An Indian Army contingent comprising 40 personnel, mainly troops from a battalion of the Kumaon Regiment, reached Mongolia on Wednesday to take part in a multinational military exercise. The Indian Army contingent is being represented mainly by troops from a battalion of the Kumaon Regiment along with personnel from other services, the ministry said. 'One woman officer and two women soldiers will also form part of the contingent,' it added. The previous edition of this exercise was conducted in Mongolia from July 27 to August 9, 2024. 'The exercise first started as a bilateral event between the US and Mongolian armed forces in 2003. Subsequently, from 2006 onwards, the exercise graduated to a multinational peacekeeping exercise with current year being the 22nd iteration,' the statement said. The aim of the exercise is to also 'prepare the Indian armed forces for peacekeeping missions while operating in a multinational environment, thereby increasing interoperability and military readiness in peace support operations under Chapter VII of United Nations Charter', it said. The exercise will focus on high degree of physical fitness, joint planning and joint tactical drills. Tactical drills to be practised during the exercise will include establishment of static and mobile check points, cordon and search operations, patrolling, evacuation of civilians from hostile area, counter improvised explosive device drills, combat first aid and casualty evacuation, the ministry said. 'Exercise 'Khaan Quest' will enable the participating countries to share their best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures for conduct of joint operations. The exercise will facilitate developing inter-operability, bonhomie and camaraderie between soldiers of the participating countries,' it said. Meanwhile, in a post on X, the Indian Air Force shared photos and videos of a bilateral military exercise that ended on June 10. 'Exercise Tiger Claw 2025, the first ever independent Special Forces exercise, between IAF and USAF, concluded at the Garud Regimental Training Center, yesterday. Conducted at various locations in North India, from 26 May to 10 Jun 25, the exercise objectives included expanding partnership, mutual exchange of best practices in Special Operations, and joint training between the two Air Forces to develop interoperability,' it said. PTI KND KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Celina Jaitly's heartfelt Mother's Day tribute
On the occasion of Mother's Day, actress Celina Jaitly paid a moving tribute to her late mother, Meeta Jaitly, hailing her as a symbol of strength, resilience, and selfless love. Through a deeply emotional social media post, the 'No Entry' actress shared how her mother's life was a powerful testament to the silent courage of an army wife who not only supported her family through the rigours of military life but also inspired generations of soldiers' wives. Meeta Jaitly, who belonged to the Kumaon Regiment, was the daughter of a soldier and later became the wife of an infantry officer. Despite enduring long periods of separation from her husband due to frequent field postings, she pursued her academic aspirations with exceptional determination. Celina revealed that her mother held a doctorate in psychology and two master's degrees, all while managing the demanding life of an army household. 'She chose a life of sacrifice over personal ambition, setting aside a flourishing career to become a humble schoolteacher—not out of compulsion, but out of love,' Celina wrote, recalling how her mother raised her children with dignity and grace, despite the financial constraints of a soldier's modest salary in the 80s and 90s. In a touching family photo shared alongside the post, Celina described her mother as a 'stunning beauty' who spent her youth waiting for a husband more committed to his uniform than to his home. As a commanding officer's wife, Meeta Jaitly not only held her own through silent battles but became a guiding force for other women in the regiment, encouraging them to pursue education and self-worth. Celina concluded her tribute by calling for recognition of every soldier's wife, stating, 'Even a soldier needs the unshakable foundation of a love so steadfast, it teaches him how to lay down his life for his country without hesitation.' Describing her mother as a 'woman of rare brilliance,' she thanked her for instilling values that remain the heartbeat of their family. With this poignant message, Celina Jaitly has brought attention to the quiet heroism of military wives and the invaluable contributions they make—often without fanfare or recognition.
