UAE govt is likely to push more at the higher level for the deal, which the Defence Ministry had in-principle decided to scrap as it wants to divert it to ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Indian Navy's Sub Lts Riti Singh & K. Tyagi will be deployed as helicopter ‘observers’ after training. The IAF, meanwhile, is training MiG-21 Bison pilot for Rafale.
Talks have begun at Chushul-Moldo meeting point at LAC. India is represented by 14 Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Harinder Singh and MEA joint secretary looking after China.
China is learnt to have not only continued with troop build-up but also brought in heavier-calibre weapons with longer ranges at certain LAC locations, including in the Northeast.
Union Minister Shripad Naik was replying to a query on whether the defence ministry will consider using and selling only 'Made in India' products in its stores.
Trial against Canadian resident Anand Nath—or Adnan—began last week. Son of immigrants, the 20-year-old allegedly shot dead his friend Naim Akl in 2021 to prevent him from exposing an operation to send funds to the Islamic State in Syria.
Report by civil society organisations LibTech India and NREGA Sangharsh Morcha flags tech changes being enforced without adequate training, cut in allocation despite demand for work.
Major Sen, a native of Himachal Pradesh, served in Democratic Republic of Congo between March 2023 & April 2024. She is the second Indian to win the award since its inception in 2016.
Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?
Col. appears to be so called liberals. Right from Pt. Nehru to present govt we are focussing on only and only economic and social issues but the net result is 0. Did col ever cry BHARAT MATA KI JAI? If yes explain what does it mean?
Col.Vishwanathan,with all due respect ,I disagree and whether China would win or not let the time decide.I am surprised that an Army veteran is stating china’s win.
I have a question for you,dear Sir,are we expected to sit quietly and meekly bow in front of China and let it takes what ever territory it fancies when and ever because India must focus on Economic front and other issues ? And if you say Yes because that is what your article suggests then why India should maintain Army atall in Laddakh or even in Aksai Chin as we should focus on our Economic and other issues and let China and Pakistan do’ Ramba Ho Ho’ after all we must focus on our Economy and other issues.What meaning you have of Motherland that you suggest then dear Sir.Regards
It is about time we as a nation wake up to reality of a 2 1/2 front war and redevelop our armed forces, we are blessed to have amazing men and woman serve the nation. The Taxpayer must insure they are equipped with the best as well. India needs to up its annual defense budget to a minimum of China and a maximum of the United States. Either we realize yesterday that we have 2 enemies at the door or we will loose land. Throughout History India has always been a machine in generating wealth but poor at protecting it.
Like the Ten Commandments and Ashoka’s Edicts, in present times, nothing is etched in stone. The world is evolving. The increase in rate of speed of change after the II WW War, in areas ranging from technology to tactics can rival the speed of light, so to speak. Methods (the way we talk) are less important than the core issue. It is better that we stick to basics rather than to methods in our analysis of all matters and situations. What is happening now between India and China has happened many times earlier; it is just that this time because of technology the game is being played out louder in the media.
The fact is nothing about LAC has really changed since 1947, since the exact line of LAC has never been agreed by the two parties. Using this as an excuse, China often tries to grab unoccupied territories (patrolled by both etc…) wherever possible and whenever it suits them, along the LAC. The intend is nothing more than to keep India on a leash and ensure it is not a competition in South Asia. It is also sad that two Nations, even after wars and talks, have not been able to resolve it for decades. This happens when one or both parties do not want a resolution. It is abundantly clear here as to who does not want the issue resolved. It is fallacious to expect that it will get resolved any time soon unless China comes to the negotiating table. Like Snehesh often says, War is not a solution while it can extend the problem. But we have to maintain a strong Army.
China will win the day, if we as a Nation divert our excess energies here rather than on the economic and societal issues which are more fundamental and enduring to a better future for India.
Col. appears to be so called liberals. Right from Pt. Nehru to present govt we are focussing on only and only economic and social issues but the net result is 0. Did col ever cry BHARAT MATA KI JAI? If yes explain what does it mean?
Col.Vishwanathan,with all due respect ,I disagree and whether China would win or not let the time decide.I am surprised that an Army veteran is stating china’s win.
I have a question for you,dear Sir,are we expected to sit quietly and meekly bow in front of China and let it takes what ever territory it fancies when and ever because India must focus on Economic front and other issues ? And if you say Yes because that is what your article suggests then why India should maintain Army atall in Laddakh or even in Aksai Chin as we should focus on our Economic and other issues and let China and Pakistan do’ Ramba Ho Ho’ after all we must focus on our Economy and other issues.What meaning you have of Motherland that you suggest then dear Sir.Regards
It is about time we as a nation wake up to reality of a 2 1/2 front war and redevelop our armed forces, we are blessed to have amazing men and woman serve the nation. The Taxpayer must insure they are equipped with the best as well. India needs to up its annual defense budget to a minimum of China and a maximum of the United States. Either we realize yesterday that we have 2 enemies at the door or we will loose land. Throughout History India has always been a machine in generating wealth but poor at protecting it.
Wake up great nation .
Like the Ten Commandments and Ashoka’s Edicts, in present times, nothing is etched in stone. The world is evolving. The increase in rate of speed of change after the II WW War, in areas ranging from technology to tactics can rival the speed of light, so to speak. Methods (the way we talk) are less important than the core issue. It is better that we stick to basics rather than to methods in our analysis of all matters and situations. What is happening now between India and China has happened many times earlier; it is just that this time because of technology the game is being played out louder in the media.
The fact is nothing about LAC has really changed since 1947, since the exact line of LAC has never been agreed by the two parties. Using this as an excuse, China often tries to grab unoccupied territories (patrolled by both etc…) wherever possible and whenever it suits them, along the LAC. The intend is nothing more than to keep India on a leash and ensure it is not a competition in South Asia. It is also sad that two Nations, even after wars and talks, have not been able to resolve it for decades. This happens when one or both parties do not want a resolution. It is abundantly clear here as to who does not want the issue resolved. It is fallacious to expect that it will get resolved any time soon unless China comes to the negotiating table. Like Snehesh often says, War is not a solution while it can extend the problem. But we have to maintain a strong Army.
China will win the day, if we as a Nation divert our excess energies here rather than on the economic and societal issues which are more fundamental and enduring to a better future for India.