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India Gazette
an hour ago
- General
- India Gazette
"They carry not just dreams but a nation's resolve,' Gautam Adani congratulates NDA women cadets
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Industrialist Gautam Adani congratulated the first batch of women cadets at the National Defence Academy, calling their induction a historic step forward that reflects the nation's firm resolve and timeless values. In his X post, he wrote, 'Proof. Precedent. Possibility. Congratulations to all the first women NDA cadets as they start their march forward. They carry not just dreams but a nation's resolve. The path is new. The message is timeless. Jai Hind.' On Friday, the National Defence Academy (NDA) witnessed a momentous occasion as the first-ever batch of 17 women cadets was among the 336 cadets who graduated from the academy, marking the culmination of the 148th Course - Spring Term 2025, as per a release from the Ministry of Defence. According to the release, a total of 1,341 Cadets, including 336 from the passing out course, participated in the Passing Out Parade (POP) at the iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground in Maharashtra's Khadakwasla. Gracing the occasion as the Reviewing Officer was the Governor of Mizoram, General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd). The parade marked the successful completion of rigorous military and academic training by the cadets, culminating in a splendid display of precision, discipline and military bearing. It was impeccably conducted by Adjutant Lt Col Praveen Kumar Tiwari, astride his charger 'Reliant Robin'. Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi of 'G' Squadron commanded the parade with exceptional composure and military precision. In recognition of the exemplary performance, the Reviewing Officer presented the President's Gold Medal to Battalion Cadet Adjutant Prince Raj, the President's Silver Medal to Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi, and the President's Bronze Medal to Battalion Cadet Captain Tejas Bhatt. The prestigious Chiefs of Staff Banner was awarded to the Golf Squadron for overall excellence. The event concluded with a grand flypast featuring flag-trooping Chetak helicopters, Super Dimona motorised gliders, and the majestic Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft. This symbolised the culmination of training and the cadets' readiness to embark on the next phase of their military journey. The event was attended by a diverse group that included proud families, distinguished dignitaries, school children, civilians, and serving and retired Armed Forces personnel. The Spring Term 2025 POP stands as a proud testament to the Academy's enduring commitment to grooming future military leaders, now enriched with the inclusion of women cadets destined to serve the nation with honour and valour. The release added that the event held historical significance as it marked the passing out of the first-ever batch of 17 Female Cadets from the Academy -- a transformative milestone in NDA's legacy of nation-building. (ANI)
Mint
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Lara Dutta's father retired wing commander LK Dutta passes away
Bollywood actor Lara Dutta's father, retired wing commander LK Dutta, passes away in Mumbai. She and her husband, Mahesh Bhupathi were seen arriving for the funeral. In a video, the Dutta family, dressed in white, reached for the last rites of LK Dutta. They paid their last respects. The cause of his death is yet to be disclosed. The family did not issue a statement on this matter. Lara shared a close relationship with her father. Talking about her father, she once said in an episode on the YouTube show, Tellis Like It Is, 'My father at a very young age joined the Indian Air Force. He was at the NDA and then became an Air Force pilot, flew helicopters all his life. At the age of 41, had his first heart attack and was grounded for life. So all the man really knew was to fly and didn't really have… I mean because he was an NDA product, he didn't really go to a university or college, so had no educational qualifications apart from being a man who had fought three wars for his country in 65, 69 and 71. But then found himself with three kids, the youngest being 3 years old, with no job, grounded for life. Didn't want to stay in the Air Force because he knew it would kill him if he sat at a desk and he wasn't able to fly.' Lara said her family moved to Bengaluru which was known as the 'retirement paradise.' "So I was 3 years old and my dad had no job. Life was pretty hard, difficult and tough," she added. Lara Dutta recently completed 25 years since her Miss Universe win. On her father's birthday earlier this year, she penned a special note. It read, "Yesterday was a day of roller coaster emotions…..the 12th of May…….. a significant day in my life! Not just my Dad's birthday, but also the day I won Miss Universe, 25 years ago! Time certainly flies!!! Marked the day yesterday with a puja to celebrate my father's life, knowing well how fleeting and fragile life is, it's important to acknowledge and be grateful for the gifts the universe bestows upon us. Thank you for the love and for your companionship over the last 25 years!" On the work front, Lara will be next seen in for the upcoming, Welcome to the Jungle.
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
In Bhopal, Modi says India won't tolerate proxy wars — ‘If you fire a bullet, expect shells in response'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday said 'Operation Sindoor' had made one thing clear — India would not tolerate proxy wars. 'Now, every citizen of India is saying it. The powerful voice of 140 crore Indians is saying: If you fire a bullet, expect a response with shells,' Modi said Saturday. The prime minister, who was in Bhopal to mark the 300th birth anniversary year of famed 18th-century queen and regional icon Ahilyabai Holkar, was speaking in the aftermath of 'Operation Sindoor' – India's strikes within terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan in retaliation of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, in which 26 people, including one Nepal citizen, were shot dead on April 22. Saturday's event in Bhopal was steeped in heavy symbolism as over 15,000 women were dressed in bright vermillion-coloured sarees, which stood out as a sea of red as the prime minister spoke about 'Operation Sindoor' and the role women played in avenging the Pahalgam terror attacks. The event also marked the launch of the much-awaited Indore metro, which began its services on Saturday. Modi also inaugurated the Datia and Satna airports. The BJP government is empowering women and daughters at every level and in every field, he said. 'Friends, India is a country of culture and values. In our tradition, the sindoor (vermillion) is a symbol of woman power. Even Hanuman ji, immersed in devotion to Lord Ram, is depicted wearing sindoor. And today, this sindoor has become a symbol of India's valour,' Modi said. He further said: 'In Pahalgam, terrorists not only shed the blood of Indians — they attacked our culture. They tried to divide our society. But most of all, the terrorists challenged the women power of India'. 'Yah chunauti aatankwadiyon aur unke akao ke liye kaal ban gai hai. Operation Sindoor aatankwadiyon ke khilaf Bharat ke itihaas ka sabse bada aur safal operation hai. Jahan Pakistan ki sena ne socha tak nahin tha vahan aatanki thikanon ko hamari sena ne mitti mein mila diya. (That challenge has now turned into their doom. 'Operation Sindoor' is the largest and most successful operation in India's history. Our army destroyed terrorist hideouts in areas where even Pakistan's army couldn't dare to think),' he said. The Indian forces 'penetrated hundreds of kilometres and wiped them out', he said. ''Operation Sindoor' has declared loudly that proxy wars through terrorism will no longer be tolerated. We will enter their homes and eliminate them. And anyone who supports terrorists will have to pay a heavy price,' Modi said. 'Operation Sindoor' has also become a symbol of the strength of our women power, he said. 'We all know how significant the role of our BSF daughters was in this operation. From Jammu to the borders of Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, a large number of BSF women stood guard. They responded fiercely to cross-border firing…The first batch of women cadets has graduated from the NDA. Today, daughters are being deployed on frontlines in the Army, Navy, and Air Force…Whether it's operations against Naxalites or terrorism across the border, our daughters are becoming the shield of India's security. Today, from the sacred land of Devi Ahilya ji, I once again salute the women power of this nation,' he said.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
"They carry not just dreams but a nation's resolve,' Gautam Adani congratulates NDA women cadets
Industrialist Gautam Adcongratulated the first batch of women cadets at the National Defence Academy , calling their induction a historic step forward that reflects the nation's firm resolve and timeless values. In his X post, he wrote, "Proof. Precedent. Possibility. Congratulations to all the first women NDA cadets as they start their march forward. They carry not just dreams but a nation's resolve. The path is new. The message is timeless. Jai Hind." On Friday, the National Defence Academy (NDA) witnessed a momentous occasion as the first-ever batch of 17 women cadets was among the 336 cadets who graduated from the academy, marking the culmination of the 148th Course - Spring Term 2025, as per a release from the Ministry of Defence . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo According to the release, a total of 1,341 Cadets, including 336 from the passing out course, participated in the Passing Out Parade (POP) at the iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground in Maharashtra's Khadakwasla . Gracing the occasion as the Reviewing Officer was the Governor of Mizoram, General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd). The parade marked the successful completion of rigorous military and academic training by the cadets, culminating in a splendid display of precision, discipline and military bearing. It was impeccably conducted by Adjutant Lt Col Praveen Kumar Tiwari, astride his charger 'Reliant Robin'. Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi of 'G' Squadron commanded the parade with exceptional composure and military precision. Live Events In recognition of the exemplary performance, the Reviewing Officer presented the President's Gold Medal to Battalion Cadet Adjutant Prince Raj, the President's Silver Medal to Academy Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi, and the President's Bronze Medal to Battalion Cadet Captain Tejas Bhatt. The prestigious Chiefs of Staff Banner was awarded to the Golf Squadron for overall excellence. The event concluded with a grand flypast featuring flag-trooping Chetak helicopters, Super Dimona motorised gliders, and the majestic Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft. This symbolised the culmination of training and the cadets' readiness to embark on the next phase of their military journey. The event was attended by a diverse group that included proud families, distinguished dignitaries, school children, civilians, and serving and retired Armed Forces personnel. The Spring Term 2025 POP stands as a proud testament to the Academy's enduring commitment to grooming future military leaders, now enriched with the inclusion of women cadets destined to serve the nation with honour and valour. The release added that the event held historical significance as it marked the passing out of the first-ever batch of 17 Female Cadets from the Academy -- a transformative milestone in NDA's legacy of nation-building.
NDTV
5 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Gautam Adani Congratulates First Batch Of Women NDA Cadets
New Delhi: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday lauded the first batch of women National Defence Academy (NDA) cadets for scripting history in the annals of the Indian armed forces. The first batch of 17 female cadets graduated from NDA's 148th course on Friday. During the Passing Out Parade in Pune, they marched alongside over 300 male cadets. Lauding the initiative, the Adani Group Chairman called it "a nation's resolve" and stated that the message they share is "timeless". "Proof. Precedent. Possibility. Congratulations to all the first women NDA cadets as they start their march forward," said Gautam Adani, in a post on social media platform X. "They carry not just dreams but a nation's resolve. The path is new. The message is timeless. Jai Hind," he added. The women cadets joined the NDA in 2022, following a Supreme Court interim order that allowed women to seek admission to the tri-services academy. Division Cadet Captain Shriti Daksh secured the highest rank in the Bachelor of Arts stream. Cadet Lucky Kumar, Battalion Cadet Captain Prince Kumar Singh Kushwaha, and Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi stood first in the Science, Computer Science, and B. Tech streams, respectively. Former Army chief and Mizoram governor V K Singh, who reviewed the passing out parade, called it a "proud day for India". "A new chapter in the legacy of NDA -- where courage knows no gender, and leadership knows no bounds," Mr Singh said on X. Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on X, called the journey of the women in uniform "a testament to the indomitable spirit of Indian women who continue to break barriers and inspire the nation". "With unwavering resolve and sheer determination, women cadets have made history today by graduating from the National Defence Academy. This momentous step reflects the strength of #NariShakti and reaffirms our commitment to inclusivity and empowerment in our armed forces," Union Minister Joshi said. "We salute their grit, courage, and unwavering willpower. Jai Hind!" he added.
