DefenceThursday, 15 January 2026·Indian Army
Indian Army Day Observed (15 January)
Indian Army Day was observed on 15 January, marking the day in 1949 when Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Army.
Key highlights
- Marks K. M. Cariappa taking over as first Indian C-in-C on 15 January 1949.
- Army Day parades held in Delhi and at a rotating regional venue.