India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The College of Defence Management (CDM) celebrated its 56th Raising Day on December 08, 2025 in Secunderabad, Telangana. To commemorate the day, CDM, in collaboration with the Purple Pacers and Purple Pedallers clubs, organised a Raising Day Run and Cycling Event.

The celebrations also featured the valedictory ceremony of the Developing Responsible Citizens by Investing in Women Empowerment (DRIWE), a certificate course in collaboration with Osmania University for developing leadership, entrepreneurship, social awareness and empowerment amongst spouses of the Higher Defence Management Course officer trainees.

As part of the celebrations, Indian Navy's Band 'Symphony' gave a s...