DRDO reopens makeshift Covid hospital in Delhi, 5 other facilities to come up across India
DRDO says the 500-bed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Covid hospital in Delhi will cater to Covid patients who require critical care.
Backed by disruptive tech, China tried push & shove tactics but India stood firm: CDS Rawat
At the Raisina Dialogue, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat says some countries seek to reshape rules that govern global order via geopolitics coupled with geo-economics.
Top IAF commanders begin 3-day conference, review India’s security challenges
The bi-annual commanders' conference was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Air Headquarters in Delhi.
Quad navies can come together if needed in almost ‘plug and play’ manner, Navy chief says
Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh highlighted the immense interoperability between the navies of the Quad grouping.
China changes stance, wants de-escalation before disengagement in Ladakh. India disagrees
De-escalation before disengagement could give China an advantage as it can move troops back much faster than India due to its better infrastructure.
67 MoUs, 22 deals signed, 17 given land — UP defence corridor project racing after 2 years
Response from foreign manufacturers has been lukewarm. But three big names including Tata Technologies have lined up to invest.
These are the key changes Army has made in Ladakh to counter China in summer
With disengagement still incomplete in some areas almost a year since LAC stand-off began, Army is ensuring there are ‘adequate’ troops in Ladakh.
80% of military, central security forces have got first shot, but police in top Covid states lag
Vaccination for security personnel — who have been classified as frontline workers amid the Covid pandemic — began in the first phase of the drive that was kicked off on 16 January.
Chinese military says India should cherish ‘positive trend’ of disengagement in Ladakh
After the 11th round of military talks, Indian Army said that both sides held deliberation on disengagement of troops at remaining friction points & agreed to avoid new incidents.
Corps Commander talks ends after 13 hours, India and China discuss further disengagement
Army sources said that the two countries discussed disengagement from remaining friction points, including Gogra heights, Hot Springs and Depsang Plains in the 11th round of talks.
Loves me, loves me not – The curious case of the Imran Khan govt and the ‘banned’ TLP
The Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan’s protests over the French ambassador has now cost too many lives and made a mockery of the govt. But Imran Khan is still bargaining.
India’s ‘casino’ type midcap rally could take a break, large stocks found safer amid Covid
Investors say they are avoiding midcaps based on global economic cues, valuations. While Sensex flirts with technical correction, expensive smaller stocks could have more to lose.
Defence
Rafale training of IAF pilots in France comes to an end, eyes on ‘Lethal 16’ next
Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria also flagged off 4 more Rafale fighters in France that are expected to land in India Thursday, taking the total number of the aircraft to 18.
There’s a need to hold up a mirror to Modi govt on Covid management, and this is the picture
Between premature victory mood that allowed Kumbh & elections, and lack of urgency on vaccines, Modi govt has walked into its biggest crisis. The way out needs realism, humility and one ‘Ram baan’ weapon.