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Two students from Maharashtra's groundbreaking pre-military training institute for girls ranked 2nd and 15th nationally for spots in India's National Defence Academy. Out of only 19 girls selected across the entire country, two came from this pioneering Nashik school opened just three years ago.
India's oldest paramilitary force is phasing out foreign dog breeds by 2050, choosing indigenous dogs that are just as skilled and better adapted to local conditions. The Assam Rifles is leading the charge with disease-resistant dogs from Manipur and Tamil Nadu.
The National Defence Academy is bringing in female physical trainers to better support women cadets' training needs. The move comes as 92 women cadets competed in a major inter-academy sports meet for the first time.
India just took a major leap in aerospace manufacturing as the first C-295 transport aircraft built on Indian soil completed its maiden test flight. The milestone marks a turning point for the nation's growing defense industry.
For the first time, a woman officer will lead India's Republic Day animal contingent down Kartavya Path. Captain Harshita Raghav turned her childhood dream of helping animals into military service.
Kashish Methwani won Miss International India in 2023, then scored All India Rank 2 on one of the country's toughest military entrance exams. At 24, she's proving you don't have to choose between different dreams.
India celebrates its 75-year legacy of UN peacekeeping as Major Abhilasha Barak becomes the third Indian woman to win the prestigious Military Gender Advocate Award. The country continues to lead global peace efforts with over 4,200 personnel currently serving in conflict zones worldwide.
India's Supreme Court just ruled that thousands of women military officers were unfairly judged for promotions because their performance reviews were written when they had no chance at full careers. The court ordered full pensions and permanent commissions for those affected.
Simran Bala made history commanding 147 male soldiers at India's Republic Day parade, the first woman officer to lead an all-male military contingent. The 26-year-old from a border village now serves in anti-Naxal operations after less than a year in service.
Seven women officers made history at India's Republic Day parade, commanding all-male contingents, leading troops, and unfurling the national flag. Their leadership marks a powerful shift in the country's military traditions.
President Droupadi Murmu made history by co-piloting India's indigenous light combat helicopter, the Prachand, showcasing bold leadership and the nation's growing defense capabilities. The moment highlights both women's advancement in traditionally male-dominated fields and India's self-reliance in military technology.
Indian scientists have cracked the code on advanced semiconductor technology that only six other nations have mastered, strengthening the country's defense capabilities and tech independence. The breakthrough positions India alongside the US, France, Russia, Germany, South Korea, and China in producing cutting-edge chips used in modern military systems.
Before the rest of India wakes, sunlight first touches Dong Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, where three countries meet. Northeast India holds the nation's earliest and most spectacular sunrises, and travelers have a narrow window to witness them before monsoon season arrives.
A solar energy company rescued a stuck 142 MW project in India and finished it in nine months, turning a setback into a success story. The plant will now power thousands of homes while creating local jobs in rural Gujarat.
After a historic Supreme Court ruling in 2021, India has commissioned its first 17 women officers trained at the National Defence Academy with permanent commission status. These trailblazers graduated alongside their male counterparts and will serve in the Army, Navy, and Air Force with full career opportunities from day one.
In a breakthrough for South Asian sports, India announced Wednesday it will welcome Pakistani athletes to compete in international tournaments hosted on Indian soil. The policy shift comes as India prepares to host major global sporting events through 2038.
India and the Netherlands just upgraded to a strategic partnership with 17 major agreements spanning semiconductors, defense, and clean energy. The five-year roadmap combines India's massive growth potential with Dutch innovation expertise to reshape global supply chains.
India just achieved a breakthrough in hypersonic missile technology, running an advanced scramjet engine for over 20 minutes straight. The achievement puts India among an elite group of nations developing technology that could reshape global defense capabilities.
India's Defense Minister invited Germany to co-create cutting-edge defense technology, marking a new chapter in collaboration between two of the world's largest democracies. The partnership aims to blend India's reform momentum with Germany's renowned manufacturing expertise.
The Better India launches a special Mother's Day series celebrating mothers who are building enterprises, protecting the environment, and driving change across India. These stories showcase motherhood as more than caregiving—it's entrepreneurship, activism, and community leadership in action.
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