Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding Pushpendra Singh. The decorated officer reviewed a guard of honour at a ceremony in New Delhi

The Government of India has announced free lifetime train travel for Sena, Nau Sena, and Vayu Sena Medal awardees along with their families. At the same time, Indian Railways and the Army have launched a new framework to improve job opportunities and support for ex-servicemen and ex-Agniveers