Pakistan changes LoC strategy as winter approaches, terror launch pads full but ceasefire holds
The primary focus of the Pakistan Army is to push in arms and ammunition more than terrorists, which is why those who’ve been caught have been carrying huge cache of them.
Latest India-China military talks fail as Beijing refuses to disengage, de-escalate in Ladakh
India insisted that PLA will have to disengage from friction points including Depsang, Demchok, besides Hot Springs, but 'Chinese side wasn't agreeable'.
‘Terror veteran Chhota Walid masterminded’ Kashmir minority killings, forces on lookout
Pakistani terrorist nicknamed Chhota Walid is said to have had at least two stints in Kashmir. He infiltrated into India around 20 days back, according to security agencies.
Jammu & Kashmir’s elite anti-terror unit gets full-time head after a gap of 5 months
Appointment of Iftikhar Talib to head the Special Operations Group comes amid a spate of minority killings in Srinagar that took security forces by surprise.
India, China to hold military talks Sunday, focus on disengagement process in eastern Ladakh
The Indian side is expected to seek disengagement as soon as possible in the remaining friction points besides pressing for resolution in Depsang Bulge & Demchok, govt sources said.
Afghan-origin terrorists may try to enter J&K once Kabul’s situation stabilises: Army chief
Gen Naravane said that there have been increasing concerns in the Indian security establishment over the possibility of terror spillover from Afghanistan into J&K through Pakistan.
China’s military build-up ‘matter of concern’ — Gen Naravane says India keeping close watch
Indian Army General Naravane said if the Chinese military maintains the deployment through the second winter, it may lead to an LoC-like situation though not an active one.
Air chief awards ‘unit citation’ to 3 squadrons of IAF for their role in eastern Ladakh
The units were awarded during the 89th Air Force Day celebrations at the Hindon airbase for boosting India's military presence after the military standoff with China in the region.
Prompt actions in Ladakh last year were testament to IAF’s combat readiness: Air chief
On 89th Air Force Day Friday, the Chief of Air Staff V R Chaudhary also said that IAF must demonstrate to the nation that external forces will not be allowed to violate its territory.
Indian, Chinese troops face-off briefly during patrolling in Arunachal’s Tawang
The face-off happened after a Chinese patrol tried to enter Indian territory. The PLA troops were forced back. The incident comes ahead of high-level military talks.
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Military exercise with Sri Lanka will promote synergy, strengthen bilateral ties: Indian Army
The 8th edition of Exercise #MitraShakti21 between Indian & Sri Lankan armies culminated at the island nation's Ampara district with a focus on enhancing counter-terror cooperation.
Mohan Bhagwat is right, China is the big threat. But his prescription to counter it is flawed
India can fight China, but it needs peace & stability at home. It can't take on Beijing while re-lighting old fires like NRC or polarising Hindus & Muslims to win elections.