77th India Army Day:
Indian Army Day is celebrated annually on 15th January to commemorate the appointment of General (later Field Marshal) K. M. Cariappa as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949.He succeeded British General Sir F. R. R. Bucher, marking a historic moment in India’s post-independence military leadership.2025 Theme: ‘Samarth Bharat, Saksham Sena’ (Capable India, Empowered Army).