Rajnath Singh pays tribute to ex-servicemen on 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day

January 14, 2026 6:20 PM

Rajnath Singh pays tribute to ex-servicemen on 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day

The nation on Wednesday paid rich tributes to the valour, sacrifices and lifelong service of ex-servicemen on the 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day, with a series of events held across the country to honour those who have safeguarded India’s security. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh graced the main celebrations at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, where around 2,500 veterans from Delhi and the National Capital Region participated. Veterans’ rallies, wreath-laying ceremonies, grievance red...

Government ensures pension benefits and employment opportunities for 2.78 million ex-servicemen

March 28, 2025 4:00 PM

Government ensures pension benefits and employment opportunities for 2.78 million ex-servicemen

The government has taken significant steps to ensure pension benefits and employment opportunities for ex-servicemen across the country. The implementation of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme has been a key initiative aimed at bridging the pension gap between current and past retirees of the same rank with similar lengths of service. Additionally, various resettlement and skill development programs, as well as employment and self-employment schemes, are being facilitated to create job opp...