The Indian Army announces a major update to its uniform and dress regulations after roughly eight years. Multiple reports say the change replaces elements associated with colonial-era attire and introduces stricter norms around grooming and formal dress standards for personnel. A central part of the update is the introduction of “Bandi jackets,” described as an indigenous uniform element for civil formal dress. The updates also include adjustments to how certain terms and references are used in official dress contexts. NDTV reports that British-era customs are barred and that the word “royal” is not used under the new framework, reflecting an effort to align presentation and traditions with India’s sovereign identity. Times of India similarly frames the update as a first major dress code change in years and highlights the Bandi jacket as the most visible new item. Across coverage, the changes are presented as part of a broader effort to standardize appearance and modernize dress guidelines while moving away from older colonial-era practices. The reports focus on what is being changed and what new elements are being introduced, without indicating changes to operational roles.