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Why is Army Day observed on 15 January? Here s all you need to know about the historic day
On January 15, 1949, Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa made history, taking over the reigns of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher. In doing, he became the new nation s first Indian commander in chief - an occasion that is celebrated till date as Army Day.
What happened on January 15, 1949?
Cariappa had been a decorated soldier, being a part of both World War II and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in June 1945, after his division played a significant role in pushing the Japanese back from Arakan. Around the same time, he became the first Indian officer to fully attain the rank of Brigadier. After India became independent, he was appointed as the deputy Chief of the General Staff, and then as a General Officer Commanding-in-Chief.
IPL 2017: Team needs to play positive cricket, says RCB skipper Kohli after defeat to GL
IPL 2017: Team needs to play positive cricket, says RCB skipper Kohli after defeat to GL
Team Needs To Play Positive Cricket To Come Out Of Their Losing Streak, Said Royal Challenger Bangalore Skipper Virat Kohli Suffering Yet Another Defeat In IPL On Thursday. PTI | Updated on: 28 Apr 2017, 08:23:39 AM
New Delhi:
Team needs to play positive cricket to come out of their losing streak, said Royal Challenger Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli suffering yet another defeat in IPL on Thursday.
RCB were on Thursday comprehensively outclassed by Gujarat Lions, who notched up a seven-wicket win with 6.1 overs to spare to revive their IPL play-off hopes.