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DEFENCE - October 2023

Oct 2023

Jan 09, 2024

Four more NCC Units to be Raised in J&K, Ladakh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a proposal to raise four more units of the National Cadet Corps in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The approval includes "one mixed (boys and girls) army battalion each" at Udhampur and Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir, and at Kargil in Ladakh, and one air squadron at Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, the defence ministry said.

Indian Air Force C-130 J aircraft Carries Out Night Landing at Kargil Airstrip

The Indian Air Force successfully conducted a night landing of the C130-J transport aircraft at the Kargil airstrip. This marked the first time a night landing was carried out at the airstrip, situated near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Ladakh region.
The C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, manufactured by US aircraft maker Lockheed Martin, is an advanced tactical airlifter utilised by the Indian Air Force (IAF) for special operations and humanitarian crises. The night landing of the C130J is significant for the Air Force in many ways.

Jan 08, 2024

Amit Shah Inaugurates 58th DGsP/IGsP Conference in Jaipur Concludes

The 58^th DGsP/IGsP Conference in Jaipur, Rajasthan concluded. It was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The three day Conference was held in hybrid mode DGsP/IGsP and Chiefs of Central Police Organisations from Jaipur attended and over 500 Police officers of various ranks participating through video conferencing from across the country. The Union Home Minister distributed Police Medals for Meritorious Service to IB officers and awarded trophies for the three best Police Stations.
He observed that this Conference over the years has emerged as a 'Think Tank', facilitating decision making and formulation of new security strategies. He emphasized on uniformity of structures, size and skill of counter terror mechanisms across the country.

Jan 07, 2024

Rashmi Shukla Becomes Maharashtra's First Woman Director General of Police

In a landmark decision, the Maharashtra government appointed Rashmi Shukla, a distinguished 1988 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, as the Director General of Police (DGP). This appointment is groundbreaking as Ms. Shukla becomes the first woman to hold this prestigious position in the state.
Ms. Shukla's journey to the top police post has been both impressive and tumultuous. She takes over the reins from Rajnish Seth, her batchmate from the 1988 IPS cadre, who recently retired and moved on to become the chairman of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC).

Jan 05, 2024

Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi Takes over as Vice Chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi took charge as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.
Prior to his current appointment, Vice Admiral Tripathi served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command.
An alumnus of Sainik School Rewa and the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Vice Admiral Tripathi was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1985.
Specialising in Communication and Electronic Warfare, he has an illustrious career serving on frontline warships, including stints as Signal Communication Officer and Electronic Warfare Officer.

Vivek Srivastava Named DG of Fire Service, Civil Defence & Home Guards

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Vivek Srivastava, a seasoned 1989-batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre, as the Director General of Fire Service, Civil Defence & Home Guards under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Vivek Srivastava has a distinguished career as an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, with extensive experience spanning over three decades. Having entered the service in the year 1989, he has served in various capacities, showcasing leadership skills and dedication to public service. Srivastava is known for his commitment to upholding law and order and has consistently demonstrated excellence in his roles within the police force.

Jan 04, 2024

Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari Assumes Charge of Eastern Command

Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari took over as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command.
Tiwari assumed office after paying homage to the brave hearts at Vijay Smarak Memorial followed by Guard of Honour at the Eastern Command Headquarters. Prior to this, he was General Officer Commanding of Uttar Bharat Area- Bareilly.
The Eastern Command is one of the six operational commands in the Indian Army and manages a 1,346 kilometre stretch of the Line of Actual Control, including areas in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

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