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India’s artillery modernisation programme must not go the vaccine way

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Rather than working in silos, the Army and the govt must look at the fastest way possible to realise Field Artillery Rationalisation Programme, designed in 1999.
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Pandemic not the time to remove top Army doctor—why DGAFMS must report to armed forces

Snehesh Alex Philip -
With the formation of the DMA and CDS, the Directorate General of Armed Forces Service should have been moved instantly under the armed forces.
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Army, CAPFs, ITBP—all reported on Covid duty. Where is NDRF, India’s disaster response force?

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The authorities need to understand that disaster does not mean just a building collapse, cloud burst or flood. The NDRF needs to move beyond this.
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On Afghanistan, India’s worry shouldn’t just be Pakistan. There’s a rogue player waiting

Snehesh Alex Philip -
General Bipin Rawat recently said Iran and Pakistan could exploit the situation in Afghanistan after the US pullout. But he made it clear they weren't the only ones.
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Army, IB, CRPF — India needs culture of accountability to prevent Chhattisgarh, Ladakh repeat

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The 1971 war was the finest moment for India’s defence and security establishment — intelligence and accountability saved lives. Now errant officers get promotions.
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Lloyd Austin’s Delhi visit upgrades India-US ties. Russia watching

Snehesh Alex Philip -
From gaining hi-tech defence equipment to having increased say in Afghanistan peace process, India is set to benefit from closer US ties.
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India can learn from Azerbaijan how to spend smart on military when budget is thin

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Modi govt's capital budget allocation for 2021-22 is lower than the amount armed forces had sought in 2014-15. But spending more is not the answer, spending right is.
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Why the Army’s order for 118 Arjuns is its last despite being India’s most potent tank

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The Challenger 2 of the British weighs 62.5 tonnes, Arjun’s latest version weighs 68.5 tonnes.
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Intent alone won’t make India enter defence exporters club. We need deal hunters abroad

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Russia and the US have a lot of depth and influence in India because they remain tied up in a complex web of defence purchases and upgrades.
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India’s fight against China challenge must start with Budget 2021

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Reeling under acute financial crunch, the Indian armed forces expect increased allocation to meet their modernisation plans. The Modi government must deliver.
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Title scene of Taarak Mehta ka ooltah chashmah.

Dear Taarak Mehta, you were our peak comfort content for 14 years. Now it’s time to retire

Yashika Singla -
Just like the Truman Show, all Taarak Mehta plots somehow feel the same for the past few years. It's fine to accept that ideas can go stale.
The Gyanvapi Mosque and Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Gyanvapi row and Places of Worship Act were born together. Now each wants to end the other

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The LIC way or the Air India way — that is the multi-crore disinvestment question

Economy

An attendant refills a two-wheeler with fuel at a petrol pump in New Delhi Saturday | ANI

Under fire for spiraling inflation, Modi govt announces excise duty cut on fuels, LPG subsidy

Shubham Batra -
It has also decided to enhance the fertiliser subsidy for farmers, and reduce import duty on some raw materials. ‘It is always people first for us!’ tweets prime minister.

Defence

File photo of a defence personnel armed with a SiG 716 rifle near the Line of Control | Photo: Snehesh Alex Philip | ThePrint

India to ink ‘repeat order’ deal for 73,000 SiG 716 rifles from the US

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In February 2019, 72,400 SiG 716 rifles of 7.62 x 51mm calibre were contracted from SIG Sauer Inc, USA, under government's 'Buy (Global) category', through fast track procedure.

National Interest

Mandir or Masjid? New surveys not needed, just acceptance of truth & move towards reconciliation

Shekhar Gupta -
That temples were destroyed and mosques built is undisputed history. The past can’t be changed, but we can’t deny the wrongs of the past either before we consider reconciliation.

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