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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicArmy Day

Topic: Army Day

India-China border tensions: Army chief says ‘degree of standoff’ still there, rules out troop cuts

Addressing his annual press conference ahead of Army Day, Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi also says grazing has resumed in traditional spots in Eastern Ladakh.

Army Day Parade to have many firsts, from all-women Agniveer contingent to Nepalese band

Parade will take place at BEG centre in Pune. In 2023, it was moved out of Delhi for the first time since 1949 & took place in Bengaluru. Last year, it was shifted to Lucknow.

India ‘fully prepared & capable’ — Army chief on Chinese challenge along northern border

Speaking at parade grounds of 11 Gorkha Rifles in Lucknow, COAS Gen Manoj Pandey also emphasised Army’s efforts to foil infiltration bids along LoC & role in Manipur.

Lucknow hosts 76th Army Day celebration at Central Command HQ with parade, air display & concert

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries will attend the Army Day parade and the Shaurya Sandhya display at the 11 Gorkha Rifles Regimental Centre in Lucknow

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.