Indian Army veteran Colonel Mayank Choubey explained the thought behind the unusual ceremony with beautiful lines, "Steel wheels below. Ranks earned above. The tricolour in the heart".

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Today marks 78 years since the Indian Army transitioned from British command to become the sovereign force of an independent nation.

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Indian Army Day 2026: It is celebrated annually on January 15th to honour the day in 1949 when Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. On the eve of this day, let's try to explore tthe op 7 missiles powering India’s military strength.

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The Indian Army marked its 77th Army Day on Wednesday in Pune. Robotic dogs took centre stage at the event.

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India news | Trending: The 77th Army Day celebration has the theme “Samarth Bharat, Saksham Sena,” which translates to "Strong India, Capable Army" 

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The Indian Army honours its brave soldiers on January 15 and also gives gallantry awards and Sena medals. It was on this day that Field Marshal KM Cariappa took over command of the Army in 1949. Field Marshal KM Cariappa took over command from General Sir Francis Butcher who was the last British commander-in-chief of India. The Indian Army is one of the largest in the world with seven commands. The Indian Army has fought in every conflict since 1947. Indian Army soldiers had also fought in World War-I and World War-II.

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