Archive · 15 Jan 2026
India Celebrates Army Day 2026
Every year on January 15, India celebrates Army Day to honor the brave soldiers of the Indian Army.
This day is a tribute to the courage, dedication, and supreme sacrifice of those who serve the nation.
This year, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other top officials extended their warm greetings and gratitude to the Indian Army.
They commended the Army for its professionalism, commitment, and bravery in defending the nation's borders and saving lives during natural calamities.
The President and Prime Minister also highlighted the Army's role in nation-building and economic progress.
The Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff praised the Army's gallant performance in Operation Sindoor and remembered the soldiers who have laid down their lives in the line of duty.
The celebrations included messages of appreciation and gratitude to the soldiers, veterans, and their families.
India celebrated Army Day 2026 on January 15, honoring the courage and dedication of the Indian Army.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended their greetings and gratitude to the Indian Army.
The President commended the Indian Army for its professionalism, commitment, and bravery in defending the nation's borders and saving lives during natural calamities.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi praised the Army's gallant performance in Operation Sindoor and remembered the soldiers who have laid down their lives.
The celebrations included messages of appreciation and gratitude to the soldiers, veterans, and their families, highlighting the Army's role in nation-building and economic progress.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, and the Indian Army
- What
- Celebration of Army Day 2026 and tribute to the Indian Army
- When
- January 15, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To honor the courage, dedication, and supreme sacrifice of soldiers who serve the nation
- Date
- January 15, 2026
- Occasion
- Army Day 2026
- President
- Droupadi Murmu
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Defence Minister
- Rajnath Singh
- Union Home Minister
- Amit Shah
- Chief of Defence Staff
- General Anil Chauhan
- Chief of Army Staff
- General Upendra Dwivedi
- Operation Mentioned
- Operation Sindoor
Sources
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