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  • Who Is Kashish Methwani? From Miss International India To Indian Army Lieutenant

    Who Is Kashish Methwani? From Miss International India To Indian Army Lieutenant

    Sep 16, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Kashish Methwani, the 2023 Miss International India title winner, joined the Indian Army as a commissioned officer. After rigorous training of 11 months at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Methwani was commissioned into the Army as a Lieutenant in a Passing Out Parade held on September 6.

  • OTA Gaya POP Spring Term 2021: 20 GCs of SCO-46 Course And 60 Gentlemen Cadets of TES-43 Pass Out of The Academy

    OTA Gaya POP Spring Term 2021: 20 GCs of SCO-46 Course And 60 Gentlemen Cadets of TES-43 Pass Out of The Academy

    Jun 13, 2021

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Officers’ Training Academy, Gaya wore a spectacular look with traditional military regalia and splendour. The occasion was the 19th Passing Out Parade of Twenty officers of the Special Commissioned Officers’ Course (SCO)-46 was held on June 12, 2021. The SCO Course also included Nine Gentlemen Cadets who were commissioned as officers into the Assam…

  • Kanika Rane, Wife of Martyred Major Kaustubh Rane, Joins Indian Army as Lieutenant in POP Held at OTA Chennai

    Kanika Rane, Wife of Martyred Major Kaustubh Rane, Joins Indian Army as Lieutenant in POP Held at OTA Chennai

    Nov 21, 2020

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Kanika Rane, wife of Major Kaustubh Rane, who attained martyrdom while fighting terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir, joined the Indian Army as commissioned officer on Saturday in a Passing Out Parade (POP) held at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai.

  • Nikita Kaul, Wife of Martyred Major Vibhuti Dhoundiyal, Clears SSB Interview, All Set to Join Indian Army as Commissioned Officer

    Nikita Kaul, Wife of Martyred Major Vibhuti Dhoundiyal, Clears SSB Interview, All Set to Join Indian Army as Commissioned Officer

    Feb 19, 2020

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    A year after Major Vibhuti Dhoundiyal laid down his life while fighting terrorists, his wife Nikita Kaul, is all set to join the Indian Army. Nikita Kaul cleared the Short Service Commission (SSC) exam and also got recommended in the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. She is now waiting for the merit list. She will…

  • Meet Lt Garima Yadav: A Journey From  Beauty Queen To Indian Army Officer

    Meet Lt Garima Yadav: A Journey From Beauty Queen To Indian Army Officer

    Mar 19, 2019

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Lt. Garima Yadav has broken all the stereotypes, and chose to serve the country over a beauty pageant. The lady officer commissioned into the Indian Army on March 9, 2019, after undergoing 11 months of rigorous training at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.

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