The President has approved 412 gallantry awards and other defence decorations. These include six Kirti Chakra, the second highest peace-time gallantry award, 15 Shaurya Chakra, one Bar to Sena Medal, 92 Sena Medal, one Nao Sena Medal, seven Vayu Sena Medal and three ‘Tatrakshak’ Medal fo
The Centre, on the eve of Independence Day, announced gallantry awards for 143 personnel of the armed forces. The awards include a lone Kirti Chakra, the second highest peacetime gallantry honour, and nine Shaurya Chakras, including two posthumous.