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When India become a Republic, it continued to follow the British tradition and instituted many decorations and medals. Now, the President of India, Service Chiefs or GoCs-in-Cs of the Command confer 15 gallantry and distinguished service awards on the Indian Armed Forces personnel. These awards are conferred for gallantry in the face of the enemy, for gallantry other than in the face of the enemy and for devotion to duty. Some distinguished service awards are also conferred on Service Officers for displaying exceptional leadership qualities. Certain gallantry awards can also be conferred on the civilians. The book attempts to describe these awards so that people know about the gallant deeds of Indian soldiers.

As the global order undergoes tectonic shifts and the boundaries between war and peace, diplomacy and coercion, technology and doctrine increasingly blur, this volume brings clarity, depth, and vision. It captures the breadth of India’s strategic challenges and opportunities—reimagining its global role, reinforcing internal resilience through inclusive governance, countering adversarial alignments, recalibrating regional engagement, navigating the emerging digital battlefield, and transforming defence capabilities for future warfare.

Indonesia and India are maritime neighbours that have strong cultural, civilisational and historical bonds. This edited volume commemorates the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations and reviews the evolving relationship between India and Indonesia along many facets of bilateral, regional and global interfaces. These relationships have been built on the basis of Bandung Sprit which have Das Sila or ten principles (as opposed to five principles of Panchsheel) as underlying principles for peace, stability, security and prosperity.This volume examines the past, present and gives some recommendations for the way forward for both the nations. Emerging geopolitical and geoeconomic trends along with their impact on bilateral relationship in the context of regional and global environment have also been examined that gives the readers a good understanding of the emerging dynamics. Both Indonesias and Indias practitioners, scholars and experts have contributed to this volume to make it an essential reading for beginners as well as professionals who want to understand the India-Indonesian relationship in the evolving world order.

In an era marked by geopolitical uncertainty, this insightful book addresses one of the nation’s most pressing challenges—reducing dependence on foreign defence imports. It delves into the critical landscape of ammunition technology, exploring the historical, strategic, and policy hurdles that have shaped India`s defence posture and emphasizing the urgent need for self-reliance to bolster national security and strategic autonomy. Tracing the evolution of India’s defence production journey, the book highlights transformative initiatives such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, alongside key policy frameworks. It candidly examines the obstacles that persist, including inadequate R&D infrastructure, bureaucratic inefficiencies, quality concerns within Ordnance Factories, and limited collaboration between public and private sectors. The narrative underscores the necessity of adopting advanced technologies, such as precision-guided munitions and smart ammunition, advocating for robust investments in R&D, strategic public-private partnerships, and international collaborations to bridge technological gaps. Initiatives like the defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are showcased as vital steps toward creating specialized manufacturing ecosystems that can drive innovation.

Maintaining battlefield readiness is essential with this demanding environment. A military leader`s primary responsibility is to manage combat stress and inspire their troops to perform under the harshest conditions. In war, there is no prize for second place—military leadership determines victory or defeat, life or death, and honour or humiliation. In the Indian Armed Forces, spirituality has long been a cornerstone of leadership, influencing values, principles, and strategies. The author, a practitioner of spirituality, delves into how India’s rich spiritual traditions can empower military leaders. This book explores the intersection of spirituality and military leadership, deeply analysing how Indian philosophical thought continues to shape and elevate military leaders. The author believes integrating spirituality into military leadership will foster resilience, ethical conduct, and mental fortitude. This framework will prepare future leaders to excel in warfare, make sound decisions under pressure, uphold integrity in adversity, and lead with compassion and courage.

This book is joint research product of scholars from India and Uzbekistan and focuses on current trends in relations between the two countries. It contains a detailed examination of the cultural, historical, political, diplomatic and economic aspects of India Uzbekistan cooperation at the bilateral and international levels. Both countries are poised to play significant roles in international affairs and the book advances knowledge in understanding how and why these developments have occurred. This compendium provides valuable and timely insights into the contours of their foreign policies and emerging trends of importance to students and scholars of regional and international affairs around the world. India Central Asia Foundation, New Delhi and Diplomatic Academy, University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan hope that this book would contribute towards a greater and enlightened appreciation of Indo-Uzbek relations and advance common interests in Central Asia and other regions. Both believe that this book would be of use at the Track I and Track II levels of engagement. It is likely to be of direct interest to scholars, policy makers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, academics and decision makers in both countries as well as those with a general interest in Central Asia a region which has assumed a higher importance in recent times.

A unique AI framework and action plan focus effort and maintain strategic autonomy. Documenting and disseminating information about Indian AI developments enhances academic and research pursuits within the country, stimulating interest among students and professionals, leading to a more skilled workforce. Positioning India as a responsible leader in AI is a significant result of this work. Writing about AI developments within India aids in formulating informed policies that support and regulate AI growth effectively. By contributing unique perspectives and solutions to the global AI landscape, India establishes itself as a key player in the AI domain.