gallantry awards

February 25, 2025 3:59 PM

ICG personnel honoured with 32 gallantry and distinguished service medals at investiture ceremony

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conferred 32 gallantry, distinguished service, and meritorious service medals to Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel during the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Tuesday. The awards were presented for exceptional acts of valour, dedication, and service in challenging conditions. The medals included six President’s Tatrakshak Medals (Distinguished Service), 11 Tatrakshak Medals (Gallantry), and 15 Tatrakshak Medals (Meritorious Servi...

Republic Day 2025: 93 armed forces personnel to receive Gallantry awards today

President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for 93 personnel from the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces, including 11 posthumously, on the eve of the 76th Republic Day. She also approved 58 "Mentioned-in-Despatches" awards for Armed Forces personnel, including four posthumous recognitions. According to the Ministry of Defence, the gallantry awards include two Kirti Chakras (one posthumous), 14 Shaurya Chakras (three posthumous), one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry), 66 Sena Medal...