New Delhi, Oct 31, Nov. 1 -- Capt Yara Vijaya Simha Naidu of the Assam Rifles was felicitated by General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff, for his exemplary performance in the highly prestigious Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Essay Competition. The award was presented during the 2025 edition of the Chanakya Defence Dialogue - Young Leaders Forum, held on 31 October 2025, a platform that brings together the brightest minds and emerging leaders in defence and strategic affairs. Recognised for his exceptional intellect, analytical abilities, and strategic insight, Capt Naidu's achievement underscores the calibre of young officers in India's armed forces who are shaping the future of defence thought leadership. The essay comp...