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In ‘race to the passes’, Indian Army captures heights near southern bank of Pangong Tso

Army deployed troops in certain key areas, including Rezang La, and carried out reconnaissance of other important heights in the vicinity.

Defence Ministry signs Rs 2,580-crore deal to procure Pinaka rocket launchers

Officials said the Pinaka regiments will be deployed along India's border with China and Pakistan to further enhance operational preparedness of the armed forces.

Why southern bank of Pangong Tso is the new flashpoint in India-China stand-off

Military experts say the southern bank gives the Indian troops an advantage in terms of monitoring the activities on the northern bank.

After missile sites, China now builds heliports along LAC in Ladakh and near Doklam

Experts say these expansions fit into a South China Sea-like strategy, which suggests Beijing plans to aggressively pursue its western territorial claims.

Corps of Army Air Defence raising day to change to 15 September to recognise WW-II origin

Corps of Army Air Defence has until now celebrated its raising day on 10 January. But the Army’s first air defence battery was raised in Sept 1940, and the change of date will mark this.

Fresh clash in Ladakh, Indian Army ‘thwarts’ China move to change status quo at Pangong Tso

This is the first clash between the soldiers of both countries since the Galwan incident that resulted in 20 Indian troops being killed and an undeclared number of casualties on China's side.

India and Russia set to close deal for over 6 lakh AK 203 rifles, production to start soon

The first 20,000 AK 203 rifles will be imported from Russia at a cost of about Rs 80,000 a piece. The rest are to be manufactured in India as part of a joint venture.

PM Modi praises Sophie, Vida, Balram. Here’s what the brave canine soldiers did for country

Sophie & Vida received Chief of Army Staff Commendations on Independence Day for their bravery. PM Modi urged people to opt for desi dogs if they plan to have one as a pet.

India withdraws from Russia military exercise, participation of China & Pakistan a factor

India had earmarked 200 military personnel, including 180 soldiers from an infantry battalion and observers from the IAF and the Navy, to take part in the exercise, Kavkaz-2020.  

China building missile sites near Doklam, Naku La ‘clash zones’, satellite images show

The Chinese efforts to build air defence positions on the eastern section of the LAC come even as tensions with India continue in the western sector in Ladakh.

On Camera

Being Dalit on a dating app. Upper caste men only want to argue over reservation, EWS

My Instagram bio reads ‘Namasudra Dalit, West Bengal’. But around 10 men – whom I had added from dating apps – unfollowed and blocked me after learning about my identity.

Indian airlines are on path to capture 50% of market for international travel to & from the country

Adding new routes and more aircraft, Indian airlines are now looking to cash in on the post-pandemic surge in international travellers.

Retired Indian Army Colonel working with UN killed in Rafah, Israel orders probe

Eight months into the war, this is believed to be the first 'international' casualty to be reported. 46-year-old Waibhav Kale joined UNDSS two months ago ‘to make a difference’. 

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.