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Topic1971 India-Pakistan War

Topic: 1971 India-Pakistan War

Modi taps into Sikh sentiments with Kartarpur Sahib comment but it has no ‘legal backing’

Experts say its unlikely there was scope for concessions at time of 1971 India-Pakistan war, add there’s no historical precedent for use of PoWs as bargaining chip for capturing enemy land.

Pakistani Hindu who lived in India 25 yrs — intriguing tale of shopkeeper who turned out to be a ‘spy’

Born in Pakistan, Labhshankar Maheshwari is said to have come to India in 1999 with his wife, seeking fertility treatment in the hope of having a child. He got Indian citizenship in 2005. 

Power game in Pakistan remains unfinished. Imran’s arrest shows army playing with a weak hand

Even though Pakistan’s PMs keep ending up in prison cells, Imran Khan has shown that civilian leaders aren’t giving up fighting for control of the military.

In 1970, a fellow Stephanian justified the killing of East Pakistanis

Political developments in Pakistan following the 1970 elections took place at a frenetic pace, and I was witness to the country’s precipitous slide to disaster.

The 44 Squadron ‘Mighty Jets’, harbinger of IAF’s strategic lift, celebrates diamond jubilee

Raised in 1961, the squadron was awarded prestigious ‘Battle Honour’ during the 1971 war and remains only non-fighter or bomber squadron to receive such a title.

Veteran of two India-Pakistan wars, IAF’s 1st supersonic squadron completes 60 years

No 28 Squadron inducted MiG-21s in 1963 & transitioned to MiG-29s in 1987. It played major role in attack on Governor's House in Dhaka that ultimately hastened liberation of Bangladesh.

Lance Naik Albert Ekka–the braveheart from Jharkhand who played vital role in 1971 war

When rooted stories like Kantara are calling to protect India’s ethos, it is time to remember the valour of Albert Ekka in the Battle of Gangasagar.

Team India won’t go to Pakistan to play Asia Cup 2023, says Jay Shah; neutral venue likely

Flagship tournaments are supposed to be held in Pakistan as the Asian giants will host the forthcoming edition of the Asia Cup in 2023 followed by the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Not 1st time India abstained in vote against Russia. It’s about Delhi’s own security interests

India took its traditional stance on resolution against Russia’s ‘aggression’. It stems from a historical grudge against Western and UNSC actions on matters affecting India’s security.

‘Mystery’ brochure on 1971 War crops Indira Gandhi, Jagjivan Ram from images, courts controversy

Both images show the then service chiefs, but the former PM and defence minister is removed from them.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.