Major Abhilasha Barak of the Indian Army has added another proud chapter to India’s legacy in global peacekeeping by being named the recipient of the 2025 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.
The honour recognises her exceptional contribution to gender-responsive peacekeeping while serving with the Indian Battalion in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, commonly known as UNIFIL.
The award is a significant recognition not only for Major Barak but also for the Indian Army and India’s long-standing role in United Nations peacekeeping operations. She is being honoured for her leadership as Commander of the Female Engagement Team, where she played a key role in community outreach, engagement with women and adolescent girls, and gender sensitisation training for peacekeepers deployed in the mission area.
Lieutenant Amit Singh, commissioned into the Madras Regiment and a graduate of the 145th course at the National Defence Academy, passed away while undergoing the rigorous commando training at the Commando School in Belagavi, Karnataka.
Sad and tragic news coming from Dehradun.
We have lost Captain Prashant Chaurasia (140 NDA), who made the ultimate sacrifice while saving a fellow soldier during a river crossing exercise.
His courage and selflessness reflect the highest traditions of the Indian Army.
The Indian Navy Wins the Title of Best Marching Contingent Among the Three Services
A true reflection of professionalism, teamwork, and tradition.
Salute to our sailors! 🇮🇳⚓
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla honoured for his extraordinary courage, service, and pioneering spirit in space.
Awarded the Ashok Chakra for his role in the Axiom-4 Mission, he exemplifies bravery beyond borders—on Earth and beyond. 🚀✨
Jai Hind 🇮🇳
Meet Major Siddharth Rathore — the first officer directly commissioned into 12 Para SF, now serving as DGM (Security) at Adani Group, safeguarding Gautam Adani.
Same mission. Same discipline. Different uniform.
Meet Major Vishavdeep Singh Attri 🇮🇳
Major Vishavdeep Singh Attri of the Indian Army has been conferred the Jeevan Raksha Padak on the eve of Republic Day 2026 by the Hon’ble President of India.
He earned this honour for his extraordinary bravery in saving two children from drowning in the Dhansiri River, Nagaland—a selfless act of courage beyond the call of duty that truly defines the spirit of our Armed Forces.
Saluting a true hero who saved lives without hesitation.
Jai Hind 🇮🇳