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India’s oldest flying aircraft in spotlight after radar website shows it going to Pakistan

The site, Flightradar24.com, later put out a clarification, but not before social media was buzzing about the Aviation Research Centre’s Boeing 707.

Army chief says LAC tensions being resolved along guidelines given after India-China summits

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said two incidents of violent clashes between armies of India & China at Ladakh & Sikkim were not related and are being resolved at local level.

Three years’ service among new models Army is looking to use for recruitment

While ‘Tour of Duty’ will entail three years' service, ‘Inverse Induction’ will involve personnel recruited by CAPFs spending seven years with the Army.

Govts will need to support armed forces with PPEs, ventilators if Covid situation worsens

Lt Gen. Anup Banerji says the armed forces have enough PPEs and ventilators for the 10,000 beds prepared for civilians, but could need more if the Covid-19 crisis spirals.

IAF’s Sukhois on sorties in Ladakh amid tensions with China but no jets ‘scrambled’

IAF’s Su 30 MKI jets have been on sorties in Ladakh but they weren’t rushed to Line of Actual Control after 2 Chinese choppers were spotted last week.

Tough to ‘weaponise’ coronavirus, but can’t rule out attacks: Armed Forces Medical Chief

Lt Gen. Anup Banerji says until a vaccine or treatment for coronavirus is found, the armed forces will stay vigilant.

India-China border tensions flare up again as soldiers get into scuffles in Ladakh, Sikkim

Troops from both Indian and Chinese sides have been injured in the two incidents. Situation is ‘under control’ now.

Indian, Chinese soldiers injured in Sikkim’s Naku La after ‘exchanging blows’, stone-pelting

The confrontation between Indian and Chinese troops happened in North Sikkim. Matter resolved after local Command-level officers intervened.

How Pakistan ‘deep state’ is using coronavirus cover to fuel terrorism in Kashmir

The Pakistan 'deep state' is said to be hard at work trying to attack India as the Modi govt focuses its efforts on tackling the Covid-19 crisis.

Army plans to reorganise training courses hit by pandemic, could shift many to next session

The Army conducts close to 600 courses for its personnel over the training year that begins on 1 July and ends on 30 June the following year.

On Camera

This CA broke up with his girlfriend with an Excel Sheet of expenses. It’s neither cool nor equal

Chartered accountant Aditya itemised every rupee spent during his time with his girlfriend. From birthday parties and Valentine’s dates to flowers and even mosquito coils.

RBI pegs FY25 growth at 7%, highlights cross-sector positives that will boost the economy

In its annual report, RBI also estimated retail inflation to average at 4.5% in FY25, higher than its target of 4%. It added that climate shocks add uncertainty to inflation outlook.

IIT Hyderabad, Armed Forces Medical Services Collaborate on Research and Training

Agreement to develop novel medical devices, address health issues faced by soldiers

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

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'?