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‘Inconsistent with facts’ — China on Gen Rawat’s remark on PLA’s attempt to change status quo

The remarks by China came days after Gen Rawat said India stood firm in preventing a change of status quo on the northern borders and proved it will not get pushed under any pressure.

Modi’s new outdoor meeting trend as latest studies raise concerns on indoor Covid spread

Masked up and socially distanced, PM Modi met Army chief General M.M. Naravane, IAF chief R.K.S. Bhadauria & CDS General Bipin Rawat to take stock of Covid readiness.

India looks to lease mid-air refueller from French Air Force for training, more could follow

IAF's refueller fleet currently comprises six Russian IIyushin-78 tankers, first inducted in 2003, which are facing maintenance and serviceability issues.

Tejas aircraft tech comes in aid of oxygen-starved Indian cities. This is how it works

The tech is an offshoot of On-Board Oxygen Generation System project for medical grade oxygen generation on board Tejas. India is the 4th country to develop this.

Tejas aircraft cleared to carry Python-5 air-to-air missile in its weapons capability

Python-5 missile live firing was conducted to validate target engagement from all aspects & beyond visual ranges. In all live firings, missiles hit the aerial target, said official.

US imposing sanctions on India for S-400 deal with Russia will hurt ties, ex-envoy Juster says

Former US Ambassador Kenneth Juster says if India finally procures the surface-to-air missiles system, Washington should grant a waiver keeping in mind its larger policy goals.

Army chief Naravane visits eastern Ladakh, Siachen, reviews operational preparedness

Gen Naravane was accompanied by Lt Gen Y.K. Joshi, Army Commander of the Northern Command, and Lt Gen P.G.K. Menon, General Officer Commanding of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps.

Committed to giving care & treatment for Covid to veterans, says Indian Army

In a statement Tuesday, the army said that the base hospital at Delhi and service hospitals at all military stations are working tirelessly to accommodate maximum veterans.

Polyclinics for defence veterans get more medical staff so they can run 24×7 amid Covid surge

Defence ministry has sanctioned additional staff, including a medical officer, a nursing assistant & a pharmacist, for 51 'high pressure' ECHS polyclinics for 3 months.

Army, Navy, Air Force seek emergency financial powers for 3 months to tackle Covid crisis

The proposals from the three armed services are currently under the active consideration of the govt, and a decision is expected shortly. 

On Camera

Bondi Beach, Bangladesh lynching — once again, the elephant in the room will be side-stepped

Perhaps there is need for a moral ‘jihad’ against those indulging in the promulgation of terror in the name of religion.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Turkiye delivers second MILGEM-class corvette Khaibar to Pakistan Navy, two others in making

Contract for construction of four MILGEM-class ships was signed in 2018. PNS Bedir is to be delivered by June 2026, while PNS Tariq is due for delivery in first quarter of 2027.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.