Nation observes 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day
The 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day was observed across India on 14 January 2026, with Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh attending the main celebration at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt.
Summary
The 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day was marked across India on 14 January 2026 with ex-servicemen rallies, wreath-laying ceremonies, grievance redressal counters and help desks. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh attended the main celebration at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, where around 2,500 veterans from Delhi-NCR took part. Singh called veterans living pillars of national consciousness, urged them to guide Agniveers and young soldiers, and paid tribute to ex-servicemen who served with the IPKF in Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka 40 years ago.
Key facts
- Occasion
- 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day, 14 January 2026
- Main event
- Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt
- Attendance
- Around 2,500 veterans from Delhi-NCR
- Chief guest
- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh
- Tribute
- IPKF veterans of Operation Pawan, Sri Lanka (40 years ago)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which edition of Defence Forces Veterans' Day was observed on 14 January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 10th
PIB (Defence): the 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day was observed on 14 January 2026.
On Veterans' Day 2026, the Raksha Mantri paid tribute to IPKF veterans of which operation, conducted in Sri Lanka 40 years ago?
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Correct answer: A — Operation Pawan
PIB (Defence): the RM paid tribute to ex-servicemen who were part of the IPKF during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka 40 years ago.