Major Navya Shekhawat Becomes First Woman ADC to President; Former ADC Details Role
Major Navya Shekhawat became the Indian Army's first woman Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Droupadi Murmu in 2026, marking a significant milestone for women in the armed forces. She joined the Army Service Corps in 2021 and has served in a role involving both ceremonial duties and critical responsibilities. Former ADC Major Rishabh Sambyal shared insights into the rigorous training and duties involved in protecting the President, including strict security measures and constant vigilance to ensure her safety.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (73/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 10 Sept, 08:30 am. Other outlets followed.