Wing Commander Namansh Syal is survived by his wife, their 6-year-old daughter and his mother. Back in his native village, relatives and neighbours wait for his remains for last rites.
The crash occurred on the remote Tiwi Islands off the coast of northern Australia. The casualties were among the 23 Marines inside the plane. The cause of the crash was being probed.
While rescue operations are still on, at least 40 people are reported dead in Sunday’s accident at Pokhara International Airport. There were 72 people aboard.
General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.
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