Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, #CISC# & All Ranks of #IndianArmedForces# and #HQ_IDS# extend warm greetings and best wishes to all serving personnel, Veterans and Families of the Army Physical Training Corps #APTC# on the occasion of #APTCCorpsDay2026#. Saluting the Corps for its unwavering commitment to physical excellence, discipline, endurance and leadership in building a fitter, stronger and combat-ready force. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, #CISC#, relinquished the appointment today after a distinguished tenure marked by transformational leadership and an unwavering commitment to #TriServices# integration. Throughout his illustrious journey in uniform, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit epitomised strategic foresight, operational brilliance and inspirational leadership. His tenure at #HQ_IDS# was defined by landmark contributions that have reshaped the contours of integrated defence playing a pivotal role in #OperationSindoor#, a defining moment in India's #NationalSecurity# calculus; steering the release of 20 Joint Doctrines and Primers that institutionalised #TriServices# thought; conceptualising #RanSamwad# 2025 & 2026, an unprecedented Military Dialogue platform; orchestrating the Combined and Joint Commanders Conferences #CCC# 2025 & 2026; and anchoring the formulation of Defence Forces Vision 2047 - a transformative roadmap for a technology-driven, integrated and future-ready military. HQ_IDS / Chief of Defence Staff conveys its profound appreciation for his outstanding service to the Nation. His enduring contributions towards fostering #TriServices# cooperation and #CapabilityDevelopment# will continue to inspire future generations of the #IndianArmedForces#. @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India

Remembering Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, MC, #SamBahadur#, on his 18th death anniversary. India's first Field Marshal, he epitomised exceptional #MilitaryLeadership#, strategic acumen and unwavering devotion to the nation. His decisive #leadership# and enduring contribution to the #IndianArmedForces# continue to inspire generations of military professionals. His legacy remains a timeless symbol of courage, honour, integrity and military excellence. #SamBahadur# @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India