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Unified maritime command will have IAF’s strike elements, Army’s amphibious units

An ongoing study on Maritime Theatre Command is currently at an advanced stage. It is likely to come soon after the Air Defence Command is set up.

Hopeful of reaching agreement on de-escalation of tension in eastern Ladakh, says Army chief

Army chief general M M Naravane said India is 'hopeful of reaching an agreement which is mutually acceptable and is really beneficial in keeping with the overarching policy guidelines'.

China agrees to discuss all friction points with India, next round of talks could be this week

India has maintained throughout the LAC stand-off that the onus of disengagement and de-escalation is on China, as it was the aggressor.

Army officer among 4 security personnel killed as LoC infiltration bid foiled at Machil

Three militants were killed as they made an abortive bid Sunday to cross the LoC into India in Machil sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

India, China say eighth round of military talks candid, constructive

In a joint statement, both sides agreed to maintain dialogue through military and diplomatic channels, and take forward the discussions for the settlement of outstanding issues.

India, China stand-off to continue through winter after no breakthrough at talks

New Delhi: The stand-off between India and China in eastern Ladakh, which has entered its seventh month, is set to continue through winter with...

Armed forces must be ready to combat hybrid threats, says IAF chief RKS Bhadauria

Bhadauria in his address at the convocation ceremony of 139th NDA course stressed on the need for integrated synergistic approach to all military operations.

India will not accept changes to LAC, status quo has to be restored, says CDS Rawat

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat says China facing unanticipated consequences for Ladakh. He says probability of full scale conflict is low, but LAC confrontations could turn into larger conflict.

India firm, won’t agree to one-sided disengagement in Ladakh at talks with China today

India, China military commanders will meet at Chushul-Moldo for the eighth round of Corps Commander-level talks. It is learnt that no major breakthrough is expected.

Army chief Naravane meets Nepalese counterpart, discusses ways to enhance friendship

General Naravane is currently in Kathmandu on a three-day visit on the invitation of Purna Chandra Thapa and is scheduled to meet Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli Friday.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.