‘Salute soldiers guarding our borders’: PM Modi pays tribute to armed forces on Army Day
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the courage, sacrifice and dedication of India’s armed forces on the occasion of Army Day, saying the service of soldiers across difficult and dangerous terrains fills every citizen with pride.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister praised the bravery of Army troops deployed from remote regions to snow-clad peaks and offered salutations to soldiers guarding the nation’s borders.
PM Modi wished the armed forces strength and victory. “May our brave warriors always emerge triumphant, and may the gods protect us in times of challenge," the PM added.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to the Indian Army, expressing gratitude to soldiers, veterans, ex-servicemen and their families.
In his post on X, Kharge described the Army as the steadfast shield of the country, protecting borders in difficult terrains, supporting internal security, and providing help during natural calamities.
He said the country remains forever indebted to the Army’s courage, professionalism and spirit of selfless sacrifice, which continue to safeguard India.
On Army Day, we salute the courage and resolute commitment of the Indian Army.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2026
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On Indian Army Day, we bow in reverence and gratitude to our brave soldiers, veterans, ex servicemen and their families.
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) January 15, 2026
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UP: Girl raped by two youths, juvenile at Banda hotel, all accused held
Banda (UP) (PTI): A 15-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly abducted and gang-raped at a hotel here by two youths and a minor, who then abandoned her under a bridge, police said on Thursday.
The two youths involved in the crime were arrested, and the juvenile was apprehended on Wednesday, they said.
According to Atarra Circle Officer Praveen Yadav, the arrested have been identified as Mahesh Kushwaha (18), Shakti Singh (19), and a 15-year-old boy, all residents of Girwan.
He said the incident took place around 8.30 pm on Tuesday.
The complaint filed by the girl's father stated that his daughter had gone to the market in Atarra town with a friend, when the three accused on a motorcycle made her inhale some intoxicant. They took the semi-conscious teenager to a hotel on Station Road, committed the crime and then abandoned her under the Ken Canal bridge before fleeing, CO Yadav said.
A case was registered on Wednesday, and all the accused were held, the CO said.
He added that one of the arrested accused was a former acquaintance of the victim. RUK
