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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicWomen in Army

Topic: Women in Army

Canada names Lt. Gen. Jennie Carignan chief of the defence staff, first woman to hold post

She currently serves as chief, professional conduct and culture, National Defence — tasked with combating sexual harassment in the military.

SubscriberWrites: Gendering Permanent Commission – Potholes in the way of women’s representation in India

India ratified the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 on October 9, 2015, addressing the needs of women at sea with separate accommodation and medical care.

Women in armed forces touched new heights but real battle has just begun

The onus is now on the women to measure up to the exacting physical, intellectual, psychological and performance standards, and the conditions of service.

Army deploys woman officer for the 1st time in Siachen Glacier’s Kumar Post

Captain Shiva Chauhan of Fire and Fury Sappers became the first woman officer to be operationally deployed at Kumar Post in Siachen Glacier.

Superseded & forced to work under male juniors, senior women Army officers move SC

MoD yet to form Selection Board for promotions despite SC’s two rulings on permanent commission, say women officers. This caused loss of financial benefits, study leave among others.

‘Golden Letter Day’: Captain Abhilasha Barak becomes Army’s 1st woman combat pilot

Indian Army so far did not have women officers in the flying branch, unlike the Indian Air Force and the Navy.

As a woman, I never felt out of place in NDA. But there is still much to be achieved

The desire for instant change may seem natural, but the NDA must be given time to make the environment more receptive for incoming young women.

Women in armed forces in focus, Army, Navy & IAF chiefs to review NDA infra for female cadets

Visit of service chief will come at a time SC orders allowing women to sit for NDA's entrance exam. As of February this year, 9,118 women officers were serving in Army, Navy & Air Force.

‘Mindset not changing’: SC passes interim order allowing women to sit for NDA exam

The court says NDA’s admission policy is based on 'gender discrimination', adds the Navy and Air Force have been more forthcoming and liberal.

SC cleared way for permanent commission but women must measure up for their armed forces role

The military is a merit-driven organisation and women will have to compete to rise in ranks in a pyramidal set-up.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.