New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The Centre on Thursday awarded former Western Naval Commander Vice Admiral SJ Singh the prestigious Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal for his role in Operation Sindoor.

Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti has been awarded the Uttam Yudh Sewa Medal.

Moreover, Director General Naval Operations Vice Admiral AN Pramod has been awarded the Yudh Seva Medal.

Vir Chakra was awarded to nine Indian Air Force officers for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor.

The Vir Chakra has been awarded to nine Indian Air Force officers, including fighter pilots, who targeted terrorist groups' headquarters in Pakistan's Muridke and Bahawalpur and the neighbouring country's military ass...