Two Rejections, One Historic Milestone: Meet Major Deeksha, First Woman Army Doctor To Earn Balidaan Badge

Published 12 Oct 2026, 15:34 IST

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Indian Army medical officer Major Deeksha C. Mudadevannanavar, from Karnataka, reportedly achieved the distinction after overcoming two unsuccessful selection attempts.

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