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PM Modi congratulates Major Abhilasha Barak on UN honor

PM Modi congratulates Major Abhilasha Barak on UN honor

June 7, 2026, 04:39 PM - 3 min read

India’s first woman combat helicopter pilot, Major Abhilasha Barak, received on Friday the UN 2005 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, recognising her efforts to promote the role and perspectives of women in peacekeeping. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who presented the award, said she was “a role model to those you serve, and those you serve with”.

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Among the Indian contingent recognised for their service were 53 women peacekeepers.

UN Medal of Honour for over 550 Indian peacekeepers in Sudan

June 2, 2026, 03:27 PM - 4 min read

According to UNMISS, a total of 565 Indian Blue Helmets and 464 peacekeepers from Rwanda were awarded the prestigious UN Medal of Honour during a ceremony held in the city of Malakal, South Sudan.

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