PM Narendra Modi at Siachen for Diwali, where he lauded the armed forces and promised a national memorial for Indian soldiers. On a daylong visit to Jammu and Kashmir, PM Modi also announced a slew of measures, including a special package of Rs745 crore from the PM’s Relief Fund, for the flood-affected people in the J&K.

Dressed in woollen battle-fatigues, a red scarf and snow goggles at Siachen base camp, the Prime Minister promised to enforce a one-rank-one-pension scheme for the armed forces during his tenure.