Career guidance session titled “Exploring Careers in Defence” held at Bearys Academy of Learning
Mangaluru: A career guidance session titled “Exploring Careers in Defence: Opportunities and Preparation” was held at Bearys Academy of Learning (BAL), Bearys Knowledge Campus, Innoli, on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The programme aimed to guide and motivate students from diverse academic streams to explore career opportunities in the Indian defence services.
The session was inaugurated by Syed Mohamed Beary, Chairman of Bearys Academy of Learning, who delivered the opening remarks. He highlighted the valuable work done by Anees Kutty, Founder and Director of Anees Defence Career Institute (ADCI), Pune, in mentoring and preparing youth for careers in the armed forces.
Beary observed that many young graduates from Mangaluru often seek employment in Gulf countries after completing their studies. Drawing a comparison between conventional jobs and defence careers, he said that serving in the armed forces brings immense pride not only to the individual but also to the entire family.
He further remarked that a majority of personnel in the Indian defence forces hail from northern parts of the country, and it is time for youth from southern India, particularly from Dakshina Kannada to take active interest in this sector. Citing the example of Kodagu, a region known for its significant representation in the armed forces, he urged students from the coastal belt to follow suit. He also encouraged female students to explore various roles and opportunities available in the defence sector.
The keynote session was conducted by Anees Kutty, who has over 36 years of experience as a Defence Career Counsellor. Through a detailed two-hour interactive presentation, he explained different career pathways in the defence sector, covering examinations such as NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and SSB, and discussed career prospects in premier institutions like ISRO, DRDO, Agniveer, RMS, RIMC, and Sainik Schools.
Kutty also elaborated on how various engineering specializations can help candidates qualify for technical and research roles within the defence services. He highlighted the scholarships and government-sponsored programmes available for aspiring candidates, emphasizing that both the government and the defence forces provide financial and institutional support for education and training before official recruitment.
He reminded students that success in the defence sector demands passion, consistency, and perseverance, noting that the preparation process is long and requires dedication and discipline.
In his concluding remarks and presidential address, Syed Mohamed Beary announced three major commitments for Bearys Academy of Learning: Establishment of a National Cadet Corps (NCC) unit at the campus, Appointment of a Colonel as campus administrator, who will also provide SSB training to students, Setting up of a Defence Career Counselling Centre within the campus to assist students aspiring for defence services.
The programme was hosted by Joyson Miranda. Dr. Manjur Basha, Principal of Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangaluru, welcomed the gathering, while Abdul Latif, Principal of Bearys Pre-University College (BIPUC), proposed the vote of thanks.
Dr. Sadaf, Administrator of Anees Defence Career Institute, and Prof. Mohamed Sinan, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at BIT and the coordinator of the event, were present on the dais.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
