Rahul Gandhi’s letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, raised the issue of tax on ECHS funding and disability pension.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman demanding immediate intervention on two serious issues related to ex-servicemen. This letter has been written after meeting a delegation of ex-servicemen at the Parliament House. He had informed him about his problems. Rahul Gandhi expressed concern over financial situation…

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Ex-Servicemen Day: From Nana Patekar to Rudrashish Majumdar, Bollywood stars who protected the country before acting

Armed Forces Ex-Servicemen Day is celebrated every year on 14 January across the country. This day is dedicated to honoring those brave ex-servicemen who served in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force and protected the nation while wearing uniform. This date was chosen because on 14 January 1953, Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa had…

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100% hike! Defense Ministry doubles financial assistance for ex-servicemen and dependents

The Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on Saturday, 10 January, that the 100% increase in financial assistance for ex-servicemen (ESM) and their dependents, as declared by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, has now been implemented. Hiked assistance has been provided under schemes implemented by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare through the Kendriya Sainik Board. The Ministry…

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