Param Vir Chakra: News
04 Sep 2024
Farhan AkhtarFarhan plays Major Shaitan Singh in '120 Bahadur'—Who was he
Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar is all set to portray the role of Major Shaitan Singh in his upcoming film, 120 Bahadur.
26 Jul 2024
LifestyleMeet Savitribai Khanolkar, the designer behind India's Param Vir Chakra
Savitribai Khanolkar, born as Eve Yvonne Maday de Maros in Neuchatel, Switzerland on July 20, 1913, is the designer of India's highest gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra.
23 Jan 2023
Narendra Modi21 Andaman & Nicobar islands named after Param Vir Chakra-awardees
On the occasion of Parakram Diwas, commemorating Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary, PM Narendra Modi on Monday named the 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands after Param Vir Chakra awardees.
31 Jan 2022
Indian ArmyHonoring first recipient of Param Vir Chakra Major Somnath Sharma
India on Monday commemorated the 99th birth anniversary of Major Somnath Sharma, the first recipient of India's highest gallantry honor, the Param Vir Chakra.
24 Apr 2021
IndiaParam Vir Chakra recipient's son dies after hospital's 'negligence'
The second son of a Param Vir Chakra awardee died of alleged negligence in his treatment at Lala Lajpat Rai (LLR) hospital in Kanpur on Friday, his family claimed.
22 Jan 2021
Kargil War'KBC 12' grand finale to salute Kargil War heroes
Despite the various challenges brought by the coronavirus pandemic, popular television game show Kaun Benega Crorepati returned for another successful season last year.
10 Dec 2019
IndiaDhoni to produce TV show on Army officers: Details here
Former Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to produce a television show based on Indian Army officers.
26 Jul 2018
Vikram#KargilVijayDiwas: Captain Vikram Batra's father recalls his son's exemplary feat
Kargil war hero Captain Vikram Batra's father, GL Batra, recalled his son's bravery and patriotism and said he felt proud to be the father of a Param Vir Chakra recipient.
18 Jun 2018
Indian ArmySriram Raghavan all set to direct biopic on Arun Khetarpal
Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan is all set to direct a biopic on the life of Arun Khetarpal, Second Lieutenant of the Indian army and a posthumous recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.
