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After clash with India, PLA says China always had sovereignty over Galwan Valley region

The People’s Liberation Army accused Indian troops of ‘breaking their promises’ and crossing the LAC in the Galwan Valley Monday evening.

Why the remote Galwan Valley is a flashpoint between India and China

Galwan Valley lies along the western sector of the Line of Actual Control, and close to Aksai Chin, an Indian territory under Beijing’s control.

Lt Gen Raj Mohan Vohra, 1971 war hero & Maha Vir Chakra awardee, dies of Covid at 88

Among military historians, Lt Gen. Vohra is described as a daredevil in the battlefield as well as an officer who 'took care of his men'. 

3 Indian soldiers including CO killed in Ladakh in first violent clash with China in 45 yrs

Indian Army says incident took place Monday night, and there were casualties on both sides. Officers are meeting to ‘defuse’ situation.

Army, Navy, IAF personnel can use private airlines to return to units, will be reimbursed

According to rules, serving personnel are refunded fare of only Air India tickets. One-time relaxation comes amid heavy troop build-up along LAC with China.

India and China increased their nuclear weapons stockpile over last year: Swedish think tank

According to Swedish think-tank SIPRI, China is in the middle of a significant expansion of its nuclear arsenal and is developing the ‘nuclear triad for the first time’.

India no longer a weak country, Rajnath Singh says amid border standoff with China

Speaking at a virtual rally for Jammu and Kashmir, the defence minister assured that national pride will not be compromised under any circumstances.

Army jawan killed, 2 injured as Pakistani troops open fire in J&K’s Poonch

This is the third fatality in the Pakistani firing and shelling on forward posts and villages in the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri this month.

India, China disengagement has begun north of the Galwan river, says Army chief Naravane

Both sides have begun to disengage in a phased manner and the process has started from the north, Army chief added.

Difficult times for India; its honour and safety in hands of young officers: Army Chief

Addressing gentlemen cadets at the Indian Military Academy, General M M Naravane said the officers are being commissioned into the army under most daunting circumstances.

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Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?