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  • Union Budget 2023: Rs 5.94 Lakh Crore Allocated To Defence Ministry, 13% increase as compared to previous year

    Union Budget 2023: Rs 5.94 Lakh Crore Allocated To Defence Ministry, 13% increase as compared to previous year

    Feb 1, 2023

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday presented the Union Budget 2023 in Parliament. This year, defence allocations grew by 12.9 percent as compared to the previous financial year. The budgetary allocation for defence for FY 2023–24 is Rs 5.93 lakh crore. Meanwhile, last year, it was Rs 5.25 lakh crore.

  • IMA POP Autumn Term 2022: 314 GCs Commissioned Into Indian Army, Pawan Kumar Gets Sword Of Honour

    IMA POP Autumn Term 2022: 314 GCs Commissioned Into Indian Army, Pawan Kumar Gets Sword Of Honour

    Dec 10, 2022

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The passing out parade (POP) for the Autumn term of the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA) took place on December 10. A total of 344 Gentlemen Cadets of 151 Regular Course and 134 Technical Graduate Course, including 30 Gentlemen Cadets from eleven friendly foreign countries successfully passed out from the portals of the IMA.

  • PM Narendra Modi Commissions Country’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant, Unveils New Naval Ensign

    PM Narendra Modi Commissions Country’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant, Unveils New Naval Ensign

    Sep 2, 2022

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday commissioned India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi. During the event, the Prime Minister also unveiled the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage.

  • PM Narendra Modi to Commission Country’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant on September 2; Know Details

    PM Narendra Modi to Commission Country’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant on September 2; Know Details

    Sep 1, 2022

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commission the first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, on Friday at Cochin Shipyard in Kochi. It will strengthen India’s naval capabilities. Notably, INS Vikrant is the largest ship ever built in India’s maritime history. The Prime Minister will also unveil the new Naval ensign of the Indian Navy.

  • Lt Gen Vijay Kumar Mishra Takes Over As 51st Commandant Of IMA

    Lt Gen Vijay Kumar Mishra Takes Over As 51st Commandant Of IMA

    Sep 1, 2022

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Lt Gen Vijay Kumar Mishra, AVSM, has taken over as the 51st Commandant of the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun on August 31. He paid his tribute at the War Memorial in a solemn ceremony recognising the supreme sacrifice of brave soldiers for the nation.

  • Lt Gen Harinder Singh, 50th Commandant of IMA, bids adieu to Olive Greens

    Lt Gen Harinder Singh, 50th Commandant of IMA, bids adieu to Olive Greens

    Sep 1, 2022

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Lt Gen Harinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, Commandant, Indian Military Academy will finally bid adieu to the Olive Greens on 31 Aug 2022 after an illustrious career spanning over nearly 40 years and having tenated important Command, Staff and Instructional appointments. During a simple and solemn ceremony being held at the War Memorial,…

  • IMA Golden Jubilee Celebrations: 49 Regular & 33 Technical Course Celebrate Golden Jubilee

    IMA Golden Jubilee Celebrations: 49 Regular & 33 Technical Course Celebrate Golden Jubilee

    Jun 17, 2022

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Now, fifty years down the line, the 49th Regular and 33rd Technical Courses are commemorating this momentous occasion of their Golden Jubilee in the hallowed portals of the Indian Military Academy. It has been a long journey, with every member of this distinguished group having served his country with honour and pride. Quite a few have risen…

  • IMA POP Spring Term 2022: 288 GCs Commissioned Into Indian Army, Mausam Vats Gets Sword Of Honour

    IMA POP Spring Term 2022: 288 GCs Commissioned Into Indian Army, Mausam Vats Gets Sword Of Honour

    Jun 11, 2022

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    A total of 377 Gentleman Cadets of 150 Regular Course and 133 Technical Graduate Course, including 89 Gentleman Cadets from eight friendly foreign countries successfully passed out from the portals of Indian Military Academy on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

  • IMA POP Spring Term 2022: Passing Out Course Displays Excellence In The Commandant’s Parade

    IMA POP Spring Term 2022: Passing Out Course Displays Excellence In The Commandant’s Parade

    Jun 9, 2022

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The historic Chetwode Drill Square played host to the Commandant’s Parade for Spring Term 2022 on 09 Jun. The Commandant’s Parade marked the successful culmination of pre-commission training of 377 Indian and 89 Gentleman Cadets from eight friendly foreign countries.

  • IMA POP Spring Term 2022: GCs Felicitated For Stellar Performance At Indian Military Academy; Bangladesh Trophy Given To Foreign GC JUO Tenzin Namgay, Check Complete List

    IMA POP Spring Term 2022: GCs Felicitated For Stellar Performance At Indian Military Academy; Bangladesh Trophy Given To Foreign GC JUO Tenzin Namgay, Check Complete List

    Jun 8, 2022

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Uncategorized

    The awards are a true recognition of the tremendous achievements of the Gentlemen Cadets and acknowledge their pursuit for excellence not only confined to academics but encompassing the whole range of activities that make for a well rounded and balanced training. The Award Ceremony of Spring Term-22 Passing Out Courses comprising 150 Regular Course and…

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