Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal, former ADC to President, retires from Indian Army

By United One News · AI-generated summary of 2 outlets' reporting

Published 2 Sept 2026, 07:27 UTC · Updated 3 Sept 2026, 02:00 UTC

AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal, who served as aide‑de‑camp to President Droupadi Murmu and became a social‑media sensation during official events and the Republic Day Parade, announced his premature retirement in mid‑August 2026 after roughly 12 years of service. His departure follows a brief but high‑profile career that saw him gain national attention for his appearances alongside the President. The retirement marks the end of a notable public‑facing role within the Indian Army.

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Who is Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal, India's National Crush, Who Retired

Timeline

First reported by Deccan Chronicle on 2 Sept 2026, 07:27 UTC; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.

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• Right-leaning (2): Deccan Chronicle, India TV English

Sources

• Who is Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal, India's National Crush, Who Retired — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) · 2 Sept 2026, 07:27 UTC
• Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal, President's ex-ADC who went viral, retires from Army; reveals reason — India TV English (right-leaning) · 3 Sept 2026, 02:00 UTC

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