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ARMY HABITS THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE.. 👇 🧵 (7th is the most effective)
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Exercise #NomadicElephant 2026 🇮🇳🤝🇲🇳 The opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the India–Mongolia Joint Military Exercise #NomadicElephant 2026 was held today at the Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The Exercise is being conducted from 21 September to 03 October 2026. The Exercise aims to enhance the joint military capability of both sides to undertake Counter-Insurgency Operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain, while facilitating the exchange of best practices, refinement of operational drills and enhancing interoperability between the two Armies. The Joint Exercise will cover Cordon and Search Operations, Room Intervention Drills, Special Heliborne Operations, Cyber Security Training and employment of drones and counter-drone systems. #IndiaMongoliaFriendship @MEAIndia @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @suryacommand @UBArea_IA @IndiainMongolia
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Jai Hind Friends 🇮🇳 Sharing for help abt fellow Brother in Arms ❤️ “Some stories should not be scrolled past. This is one of them. Col Anurag Upadhyay scored in the 99th percentile in CAT. He could have chosen a corporate career. He chose the Indian Army instead. He volunteered for the Special Forces, completed probation with 3 PARA (SF), and joined the raising team of 12 PARA (SF). Even after a heart attack in 2008, he returned to active duty. In August 2025, he suffered a severe posterior circulation stroke. Today, he has Locked-in Syndrome. His body has been severely affected. His mind has not. He is conscious and aware. He remembers. He thinks. Through eye movements and alphabet-based scanning, he communicates his thoughts. Further complications resulted in bilateral below-knee amputations. This post is not asking for sympathy. It is asking for possibility. His family knows what the medical literature says. They are not asking for promises. They believe no credible possibility should remain unexplored because the right expert was outside their network. They seek connections to: • Neurologists and neuro-rehabilitation specialists experienced in Locked-in Syndrome • Rehabilitation centres focused on neurological recovery • Researchers exploring recovery of movement, speech or other functions • Research and emerging technologies, including brain-computer interfaces • Eye-tracking and assistive technology that could give Anurag a more independent voice • Veteran organisations or individuals who can open the right doors Someone reading this may know a doctor who has treated a similar patient, a rehabilitation team that has seen a different outcome, a relevant researcher—or someone who can make the right introduction. His prognosis should be determined by medicine and how his body responds—not by a lack of information, access or connections. Please make a connection if you can. DM “Tales Of A Gypsy” on Instagram. If you cannot, share this until it reaches someone who can. No sympathy. Just one question: What more is possible for Col Anurag ? Let us help him find out” lnkd.in/p/d-AS2WgN Prayers 🙌For You- Brother Anurag ❤️
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Lest you forget! “An Agniveer and a regular soldier can serve in the same section, occupy the same trench, man the same weapon and face the same bullet. Yet their pay during service and their death and disability compensation are substantially different. This is difficult to defend militarily, morally or institutionally.
Take a look! The case for Agnipath 2.0 — India needs a cheaper military, not a cheaper soldier theprint.in/opinion/the-case…
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Can the Government deny a soldier his pension under “Regulations” whose very statutory status and authentic version remain in question? Pension is not charity. Executive instructions cannot become law by repetition. If the State takes away a soldier’s right, show us the law. The full legal issue 👇 Read more : fromthedeskofasm.com/post/pe… #IndianArmy #Veterans #Pension #ArmedForces #RuleOfLaw
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What goes through a soldier's mind when diffusing a bomb? Lt Col Thakur, Former NSG Commando, highlighted his experiences in military operations and the rigorous training behind the execution Watch the exclusive interview 🔗 piped.video/7XxPy4HYCwo @BhatSakal @LtColNarinder05 #IndependenceDay #IndiaIndependenceDay #VandeMataram #IndiaAt80
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"Patriotism is to be celebrated on specific days, but as a responsibility, we have to do our duties on a daily basis." - Lt Col Thakur, Former NSG Commando, speaks to DD India, where he describes daily patriotism & the mindset to put the nation before anything else Watch more in the exclusive interview 🔗 piped.video/7XxPy4HYCwo @BhatSakal @LtColNarinder05 #IndependenceDay #IndiaIndependenceDay #Tiranga #VandeMataram #HarGharTiranga2026 #IndiaAt80 #SwatantrataDiwasOnDD #80thIndependenceDayOnDD
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Indian Army shining at Commonwealth games @adgpi
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🚨| CJP, Uniform, Anonymous Handles And Information Warfare: Who Is Really Behind These Military-Themed Accounts? "The loudest thunderclouds do not always bring rain." A growing number of anonymous social media accounts claiming to represent serving Indian Army personnel have been circulating politically charged content and anti-government narratives while displaying military uniforms. Among the accounts being discussed online (Mostly Instagram) are: • @azaad__foujiii • @Apkafauji6 • @agniveer_jawan_party • @sandeep_ahir01 • @yodha_fauji • @abhi_singh_rewa17 • @inno.centboy0057 • @rao_sahab_up13ala • @fauji_inspiration • @vee.r0016 • @vk_solzer • @dinnu_108 • @aapka_faujishaab ⚠️ The Key Question Isn't Politics—It's Authenticity At present, there is no public evidence confirming whether these individuals are serving soldiers, veterans, impersonators or civilians wearing military clothing. That distinction matters. If genuine, their activities raise questions regarding compliance with military regulations governing public conduct and social media usage. If not, it could amount to unauthorised use of military identity to build credibility and influence public opinion. 📍 How To Assess Such Accounts Open-source indicators can help identify inconsistencies, although none are conclusive on their own. Look for: • Uniform pattern: Since 2022, the Indian Army has progressively adopted a digital pixelated camouflage pattern. The older 2006 brushstroke camouflage has largely been phased out, though it may still be seen in some operational contexts. • Identity transparency: Anonymous profiles, obscured faces and unverifiable biographies should be treated cautiously. • Military appearance: Serving personnel are expected to maintain prescribed grooming and wear authorised rank badges, insignia and accoutrements. • Behaviour online: The Indian Army has repeatedly advised personnel against unauthorised social media activity while in uniform or sharing operationally sensitive content. These indicators alone cannot confirm whether an account belongs to a serving soldier, but they may warrant further scrutiny. 🧠 Why Verification Matters Military uniforms command public confidence. That is precisely why they can also be exploited. Anonymous accounts using military imagery can shape narratives, spread misinformation or create the impression that particular views represent the wider Armed Forces—even when no such link exists. The Indian Army's institutional credibility depends on remaining politically neutral and professional, not on anonymous social media activism. 🎯 Strategic Lens In the age of information warfare, the uniform itself has become an instrument of influence. Whether an account is genuine, impersonated or coordinated cannot be determined solely from its profile picture. That is why verification matters before amplification. If there are credible concerns that military uniforms are being misused or that serving personnel may be violating service regulations, the appropriate course is for the relevant authorities—including @adgpi and the military chain of command—to examine the matter. For the public, the takeaway is straightforward: Do not assume every profile displaying camouflage speaks for the Indian Army. Verify the source before believing the message. #IndianArmy #Misinformation #Cockroach #CJPProtest #Jantarmantar @MythbusterXX @SpokespersonMoD
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What a stupendous achievement by @BROindia
#BROIndia #StrategicInfrastructure #DigitalTransformation #AatmanirbharBharat #Innovatiion #VikshitBharat2047 *BRO achieves a significant milestone with the development of India's first AI-powered DPR analysis platform.* During the Strategic Infrastructure Conclave, *DPR Analyzer Pro* developed by Col Ashish Bhardwaj was showcased. This software leverages AI to analyse DPRs against IRC, MoRTH, IS and BRO standards, enabling comprehensive technical scrutiny within minutes. It identifies deficiencies, recommends corrective measures and supports faster, data-driven decision-making, enhancing the quality, efficiency and transparency of project appraisal. DPR Analyzer Pro marks another milestone in BRO's digital transformation journey, reflecting its commitment to innovation, Aatmanirbhar Bharat and technology-driven strategic infrastructure development in support of national security. *Developed in-house by BRO. Dedicated to the Nation.* 🇮🇳 Jai Hind! @rajnathsingh @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @PIB_India @ians_india @ANI
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From the massacre Pahalgam rose the unbreakable spirit of India. The Indian Army stood firm, hunted down terror with courage and precision and carried the nation’s resolve through Operation Mahadev. Salute to the warriors who turn sacrifice into justice. Jai Hind. #JusticeForPahalgam #JusticeIsServed
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On 11 July 2006, seven nearly simultaneous bombs exploded on Mumbai’s Western Line during evening rush hour, killing about 200 people and injuring hundreds. Devices, reportedly using RDX and ammonium nitrate in containers, detonated over roughly 11 minutes across multiple stations, causing severe damage and chaos. Indian investigators found evidence of LeT linkages and identified Pakistan based planners. This wasn't just one group, it was state sponsored. #PakTerrorHub #MumbaiBombing
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Promotion pyramid this steep creates three major institutional challenges: loss of motivation, yesmanship, and a zero-error syndrome. Cadre restructuring and NFU are reforms that help keep officers motivated, professionally independent, and op effective.
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10 years back today Burhan Wani was killed by @adgpi. He was a self claimed freedom fighter. But the reality was something different. He had a bounty of 10 lakh rupees on his head. Radicalised the youth using social media platforms. Not a single bullet fired by him ever. Only involved in womanising. What followed his killing was rioting by the radicalised youth of kashmir leading to loss of life of innocent civilians. Hats off to our Indian Army for facing everything they did and normalising the situation in Kashmir. #TerroristNotHero #BurhanWaniTerrorist
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Ma’am there is no confusion…just propaganda
Am I the only one who recalls that during Op Sindoor, the then-DGMO, LG Rajeev Ghai, at an official press briefing had paid tribute to the 5 personnel who made the supreme sacrifice during the Operation. Also recall, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, having personally visited Sergeant Kumar’s family to pay his respects. And now National War Memorial has their names etched in stone as a tribute for their ultimate sacrifice. Where’s the confusion?
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So aptly put sir 🫡
If peace is prevailing today in J&K, maximum credit goes to young officers of RR. They are focused on eliminating terrorists, have no ego, are motivated and lead from front. The others are only exploiting dividends of peace.
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The continued dilution of military status must end. More than anything else, the Defence Forces need NFU, cadre restructuring, and restoration of institutional parity to protect the dignity of the uniform. #nfu #cadrerestructuring
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It’s very clear. An SSP doesn’t come to the ground to clear a traffic jam for the public. Either a senior officer or a VIP was on the move. The moment he saw the situation, he reacted emotionally instead of assessing the facts first.
Drunk on power and entitlement, Zero on responsibility and accountability 👎 The worst behaviour I have seen in the area where synergy is the key to peace and harmony Need to correct at the earliest in the interest of larger national aim.
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Hahahha…Ma’am, as a fauji, I have just one question: Which school or college had the misfortune of educating you?
DC is way senior than a Colonel. In a district there are 10s of colonels but only one DC. Even an SHO is senior than a Major. High time Army brethren realise this. Kishtwar should be lesson for all of them.
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It’s a serious issue. Let’s not allow fake narratives to distract from the real culprit.
Hear this out. The recent Kishtwar incident. It is not Army vs Police. The culprit is someone else. For years Army and JKP have been working together to keep us safe.
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