women in uniform

Karnataka’s move to induct women into its Fire and Emergency Services Department is a long-awaited shift—but recruitment alone does not create inclusion. This piece looks at how Indian states have …

Nine women Agniveers will march with the Indian Air Force band at the Republic Day Parade 2026—marking a quiet but powerful shift in representation.

A 26-year-old woman officer from Jammu and Kashmir will lead an all-men CRPF contingent at the Republic Day Parade 2026—reshaping how India sees military leadership.

For the first time in CISF history, four women officers have been appointed as IGs across critical portfolios. This is not a one-off—it is the beginning of a more inclusive …