Nda Passing Out

The first batch of women cadets of the National Defence Academy will participate in the passing out parade along with their male counterparts this year, an official said on Saturday.

Army Chief General MM Naravane on Friday asked National Defence Academy (NDA) cadets to welcome women cadets with the same sense of fair play and professionalism as Indian armed forces are known for the world over.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, who is the Reviewing Officer for the ceremonial Passing Out Parade of the 140th batch of the National Defence Academy (NDA), was captured doing push-ups alongside young recruits in the forces.

Passing-out parade of the 137th course of the NDA was held on the Khetrapal Parade ground at the academy in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

A late evening announcement by Biju Janata Dal's Naveen Patnaik has given the ruling BJP-led national coalition's candidate a clear edge in the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman's election to be held on Thursday morning. Mr Patnaik's promise of support to Harivansh Narayan Singh, a first-time lawmaker from Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United, places the NDA...

President Ram Nath Kovind today described the armed forces as a "rare breed of human beings" and said they are a symbol of excellence and dedication for the entire country. The president was in Pune to review the passing out parade of the 134th course of the National Defence Academy or NDA at Khadakwasla.

In the wake of the Bihar assembly elections, another battle awaits the NDA - the winter session of Parliament. On November 22, the BJP leaders will meet allies to chart out a strategy to counter the opposition plan to disrupt the session, and pass several key bills, including the flagship Goods and Services Tax or the GST bill.

Smarting from the loss in Bihar assembly elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government today reached out to the Opposition to pass key reform Bills and urged them to not interpret the poll result as a "mandate to disrupt Parliament", which is set to meet for its Winter Session between November 26-December 23.

Shiv Sena, a constituent of the NDA government on Tuesday huddled with Opposition parties to work out a strategy to thwart the proposed changes in the 2013 Land Bill Act passed during the UPA regime.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not present today in the Lok Sabha, when it passed his government's flagship reform measure, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill. While it cleared its first hurdle, the Bill is set to be sent to a Parliamentary committee for review by the Rajya Sabha.

Army Chief General VK Singh addressed press at the National Defence Academy's passing out parade today. He will be retiring as the Army Chief tomorrow.

The 'Tattoo show', held to bid farewell to the passing-out cadets of the National Defence Academy, symbolises raw physical courage and martial skills.

In a heartwarming case, Krishnant Gholap, son of a Pune autorickshaw driver, passed out from the National Defence Academy (NDA) as a part of the 119th course on Monday.Krishnant, who wants to become an infantry officer, will be proceeding to the Indian Military Academy (IMA) for further training in January 2011.A resident of Nana Peth and a Class X...

The first batch of women cadets of the National Defence Academy will participate in the passing out parade along with their male counterparts this year, an official said on Saturday.

Army Chief General MM Naravane on Friday asked National Defence Academy (NDA) cadets to welcome women cadets with the same sense of fair play and professionalism as Indian armed forces are known for the world over.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, who is the Reviewing Officer for the ceremonial Passing Out Parade of the 140th batch of the National Defence Academy (NDA), was captured doing push-ups alongside young recruits in the forces.

Passing-out parade of the 137th course of the NDA was held on the Khetrapal Parade ground at the academy in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

A late evening announcement by Biju Janata Dal's Naveen Patnaik has given the ruling BJP-led national coalition's candidate a clear edge in the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman's election to be held on Thursday morning. Mr Patnaik's promise of support to Harivansh Narayan Singh, a first-time lawmaker from Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United, places the NDA...

President Ram Nath Kovind today described the armed forces as a "rare breed of human beings" and said they are a symbol of excellence and dedication for the entire country. The president was in Pune to review the passing out parade of the 134th course of the National Defence Academy or NDA at Khadakwasla.

In the wake of the Bihar assembly elections, another battle awaits the NDA - the winter session of Parliament. On November 22, the BJP leaders will meet allies to chart out a strategy to counter the opposition plan to disrupt the session, and pass several key bills, including the flagship Goods and Services Tax or the GST bill.

Smarting from the loss in Bihar assembly elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government today reached out to the Opposition to pass key reform Bills and urged them to not interpret the poll result as a "mandate to disrupt Parliament", which is set to meet for its Winter Session between November 26-December 23.

Shiv Sena, a constituent of the NDA government on Tuesday huddled with Opposition parties to work out a strategy to thwart the proposed changes in the 2013 Land Bill Act passed during the UPA regime.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not present today in the Lok Sabha, when it passed his government's flagship reform measure, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill. While it cleared its first hurdle, the Bill is set to be sent to a Parliamentary committee for review by the Rajya Sabha.

Army Chief General VK Singh addressed press at the National Defence Academy's passing out parade today. He will be retiring as the Army Chief tomorrow.

The 'Tattoo show', held to bid farewell to the passing-out cadets of the National Defence Academy, symbolises raw physical courage and martial skills.

In a heartwarming case, Krishnant Gholap, son of a Pune autorickshaw driver, passed out from the National Defence Academy (NDA) as a part of the 119th course on Monday.Krishnant, who wants to become an infantry officer, will be proceeding to the Indian Military Academy (IMA) for further training in January 2011.A resident of Nana Peth and a Class X...