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2 Girls From India's First Women's Military School Join NDA
Community HeroesApr 22

2 Girls From India's First Women's Military School Join NDA

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.

Indian Express2 min read
India Builds Its First Military Transport Aircraft
SolutionsJun 17

India Builds Its First Military Transport Aircraft

On June 10, 2026, a military transport aircraft built in India by a private company took its first test flight from Gujarat. This marks a major shift for a country that has long relied on imported defense equipment.

The Better India2 min read
4 Military Veterans Build Startups After Serving India
Community HeroesAug 15

4 Military Veterans Build Startups After Serving India

Former Indian Air Force and Army officers are turning battlefield skills into successful businesses. From security tech to financial planning, these veterans prove military training creates exceptional entrepreneurs.

YourStory India3 min read
India Replaces Foreign Military Dogs With Native Breeds
Community HeroesFeb 12

India Replaces Foreign Military Dogs With Native Breeds

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 Hindu2 min read
India's Military Academy Hires Women Trainers for Women Cadets
SolutionsMar 18

India's Military Academy Hires Women Trainers for Women Cadets

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.

Indian Express2 min read
India's First Homemade Military Aircraft Completes Flight
InnovationJun 11

India's First Homemade Military Aircraft Completes Flight

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.

The Hindu2 min read
Indian Veterans Build Startups After Military Service
Community HeroesAug 15

Indian Veterans Build Startups After Military Service

Former armed forces personnel across India are launching successful businesses, bringing military discipline to entrepreneurship. From financial planning to defense tech, these veterans are proving their second act can be just as impactful as their first.

YourStory India2 min read
Captain Harshita Raghav Leads India's R-Day Animal Parade
Community HeroesJan 25

Captain Harshita Raghav Leads India's R-Day Animal Parade

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.

Indian Express3 min read
Miss India 2023 Now Army Officer After Ranking 2nd Nationally
Community HeroesApr 28

Miss India 2023 Now Army Officer After Ranking 2nd Nationally

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.

The Better India2 min read
India Honors Peacekeepers, Major Barak Wins UN Award
Global NewsMay 30

India Honors Peacekeepers, Major Barak Wins UN Award

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.

The Hindu3 min read
India's Top Court Orders Equal Treatment for Women Officers
Community HeroesMar 24

India's Top Court Orders Equal Treatment for Women Officers

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.

Indian Express3 min read
26-Year-Old Woman Leads All-Male Parade Squad in India First
Community HeroesJan 26

26-Year-Old Woman Leads All-Male Parade Squad in India First

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.

The Hindu2 min read
Women Officers Lead India's 77th Republic Day Parade
Community HeroesJan 27

Women Officers Lead India's 77th Republic Day Parade

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.

The Better India2 min read
India's President Murmu Co-Pilots Combat Helicopter
Community HeroesFeb 27

India's President Murmu Co-Pilots Combat Helicopter

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.

The Hindu2 min read
India's Solution Stories Get New YouTube Series
VideosJul 4

India's Solution Stories Get New YouTube Series

The Better India launches "Solved in India," a YouTube series spotlighting local communities tackling problems once thought unsolvable. Each episode reveals working solutions from across the country that could inspire nationwide change.

The Better India2 min read
India Approves Dengue Vaccine Protecting 100M People Yearly
Health & WellnessJul 20

India Approves Dengue Vaccine Protecting 100M People Yearly

India just approved its first dengue vaccine that works against all four virus strains, no pre-test needed. The shot protects 84% against hospitalization and could produce 50 million doses annually in India alone.

Google News - Vaccine Success2 min read
India Joins Elite Group With Chip Tech Breakthrough
VideosJan 27

India Joins Elite Group With Chip Tech Breakthrough

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.

Google News - South Korea Breakthrough3 min read
Air India Tests Flying Ambulances to Beat Traffic
SolutionsJul 31

Air India Tests Flying Ambulances to Beat Traffic

Air India is partnering with SkyDrive and Suzuki to explore electric flying aircraft that could deliver critical medical supplies across India's gridlocked cities. The innovative eVTOL technology could turn a two-hour ambulance crawl into a quick flight over traffic.

YourStory India2 min read
India's Day Begins at This Remote Tri-Border Village
Global NewsJun 12

India's Day Begins at This Remote Tri-Border Village

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.

The Better India3 min read
India and Thailand Boost Defense Partnership in Bangkok
InnovationJun 18

India and Thailand Boost Defense Partnership in Bangkok

India and Thailand are deepening their defense collaboration with new agreements on manufacturing, research, and innovation. The 10th Thailand-India Defence Dialogue in Bangkok marks a significant step toward regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read

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