US EditionCentre Notifies Gallantry Citations; Vir Chakra Awarded for Operation Sindoor
President Droupadi Murmu approved 127 gallantry awards recognizing exceptional bravery and leadership in Indian Armed Forces, including 15 Vir Chakras and 58 Sena Medals.
- On October 21, 2025, the Central government issued a Gazette notification from New Delhi listing citations for gallantry awardees announced on August 15 this year.
- The awards were conferred on Independence Day for counter-terrorist operations nationwide, including Operation Sindoor launched on May 7 after a Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives.
- Several named officers received Vir Chakras, including Group Captain Ranjeet Singh Sidhu, fighter pilot, Squadron Leader Rizwan Malik, Flying , and Group Captain Animesh Patni, Pilot.
- The Central government issued a Gazette notification, with President Droupadi Murmu approving 127 Gallantry awards, 40 Distinguished Service awards, and 290 Mention‑in‑Despatches covering 115 Indian Army, 5 Indian Navy, 167 Indian Air Force, and 3 BRDB personnel.
- The list underscores cross‑service contributions, noting first‑ever air mobilisation of a specialised equipment battery by Colonel Koshank Lamba, 302 Medium Regiment, and includes Indian Air Force, Indian Army, and Border Roads Development Board roles.
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Centre notifies gallantry citations; Vir Chakra awarded for Operation Sindoor
The Central government has issued a gazette notification listing gallantry award citations for defence personnel of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force for their acts of extraordinary courage during assorted operations, including the recently completed Operation Sindoor.
Centre issues gallantry award notification for defence personnel, including Operation Sindoor heroes
The Central government has issued a gazette notification in which the citations of the gallantry awardees of defence forces from different operations, including Operation Sindoor, have been notified. The gallantry award citations included in the gazette are mainly of the Air Force and Army.
Citations of Gallantry Awardees for Op Sindoor, Other Operations Issued by Centre
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Central government recently issued a gazette notification in which the citations for gallantry awardees whose names were announced on August 15 this year have been mentioned. India News | Citations of Gallantry Awardees for Op Sindoor, Other Operations Issued by Centre.
Operation Sindoor: Centre notifies gallantry citations for defence personnel
New Delhi: The Central government has issued a gazette notification listing gallantry award citations for defence personnel of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force for their acts of extraordinary courage during assorted operations, including the recently completed Operation Sindoor. Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu approved 127 Gallantry awards and 40 Distinguished Service awards to personnel of the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces.…
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