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Army introduces compulsory psychological training for all soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir

Special emphasis has been laid on ensuring there are no civilian casualties during the operations since 5 August 2019, when the Modi government scrapped Article 370.

Ladakh’s ‘Fire & Fury’ corps gets new commander in Lt Gen PGK Menon amid China tensions

Lt. Gen. P.G.K. Menon has been in Leh since the beginning of this month, and also took part in the military talks held between India and China Monday.

Setback for private shipyards as Navy cancels Rs 20,000 cr Landing Platform Docks contract

The Request for Proposals to build 4 LPDs was issued in November 2013, and went through seven extensions and one re-submission of bids.

Rajnath inaugurates 44 bridges in border areas — 8 of them in Ladakh amid LAC standoff

The bridges will facilitate faster movement of heavy civil and military traffic in the border areas, and also aid in faster deployment of troops in strategic sectors.

‘Siachen-like’ logistics planning key to ensure Indian soldiers at LAC get all they require

Central security agencies carried out a review and assessment of the state of logistical affairs in late August and early September, and pointed out several shortcomings.

India tests RUDRAM — here’s why first indigenous anti-radiation missile is important

DRDO Friday successfully tested the new-generation anti-radiation missile RUDRAM on a radiation target located on Wheeler Island off Odisha. 

Drones stand out among other threats in destructive potential, says Army Vice Chief Saini

Addressing a webinar organised by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies Saturday, Lt Gen S K Saini spoke about the measures required for the protection of armed forces.

Top military, political brass review situation in Ladakh ahead of 7th Corps Commander talks

S. Jaishankar, Rajnath Singh, Ajit Doval, Bipin Rawat & 3 service chiefs deliberated on key issues to be flagged at the talks on Monday, at the China Study Group meeting.

Indian Army’s Russian Dragunov sniper rifle could soon get long-awaited upgrade

DSR is a gas-operated short-stroke piston rifle. Indian Army has been one of the largest users of DSR & its different versions have been supplied by its Russian manufacturer Kalashnikov.

IAF chief Bhadauria commends Air Force for ‘prompt response’ on Ladakh stand-off

Speaking on the occasion of Air Force Day, Bhadauria said IAF demonstrated its resolve, operational capability and the will to effectively engage the adversary.

On Camera

Social media has made news more graphic. Torture by Russian military is latest example

Before social media, depiction of violence on news was the exception—graphic visuals were either not shown on TV or in newspapers or the images were blurred. This is no longer the case.

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

BRO connects new axis to Ladakh, to be shortest route

The all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil-Leh Highway.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.