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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.

IAF’s Mi-17 helicopter makes emergency landing in Sikkim due to bad weather

All four aircrew of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and two Indian Army personnel on board the chopper are reported to be safe.

Kashmir’s most wanted terrorist Riyaz Naikoo killed in encounter in his Pulwama village

Riyaz Naikoo, who took over as Hizbul Mujahideen chief in 2017, carried a bounty of Rs 12 lakh on his head.

24 test positive for coronavirus in oncology ward of Army RR Hospital in Delhi

Those who tested positive include 20 serving jawans, one veteran and three dependents.

2 terrorists killed in Handwara were ‘reception party’ for group of Pakistani infiltrators

Authorities suspect that the attack that left three CRPF personnel dead on Monday was carried out by the group of infiltrators.

Four naval ships set sail to bring back stranded Indians, two of them heading to Maldives

INS Shardul, INS Magar and INS Jalashwa have been diverted from mission deployment to bring back stranded Indians.

3 CRPF personnel killed in militant attack in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir

Officials said the area has been cordoned off and additional forces rushed to track down the assailants.

On Camera

China activates ‘freedom in Tibet’ propaganda triggered by US-Dalai Lama meet in Dharamshala

India has avoided using the so-called Tibet card in the past but even this issue isn't off the table now as New Delhi works with the US to address the China factor.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.