Topic: ARMY
Indian and Chinese troops begin disengagement in Ladakh, Army to remain very cautious
The Indian Army will carry out a verification process in a 72-hour window to ensure China's PLA soldiers have adhered to the agreement arrived at the Corps Commander-level meetings.
‘Reminiscences, Reforms & Romance’ — New book gives a deep, insider’s look at Indian Army
Lt Gen (retd) HS Panag's 'The Indian Army...', by Westland, will be released on 13 July on SoftCover, ThePrint’s new e-venue to launch select non-fiction books.
22 Medium Regiment, which took part in 1962 war, completes 100 years of its raising
In the battle of Bum La and Nuranag of 1962, the regiment played a crucial role in the fight against the Chinese. The regiment also participated in World War I and II.
Army holds porter recruitment rally in Leh amid LAC stand-off with China, Covid crisis
As many as 1,000 applicants showed up for the rally held on 20 June, which was held five days after the Galwan clash at the LAC.
1857 Indian uprising to Galwan clash: How Army’s Bihar Regiment demolished ‘non martial’ tag
Bihar regiment was born out of Bengal Native Infantry, which was raised by East India Company in 1750s. It comprises two groups — colloquially knows as North Biharis and South Biharis.
Indian intelligence failure again? Heroism at Galwan must lead to reforms
India was napping in the 1950s when a strategic highway was built in Aksai Chin. Then again in 1999 at Kargil, and now in Ladakh.
Nepal to set up army barrack, border outpost near Kalapani after getting controversial new map
China’s Communist Party holds workshop on developing leadership skills for Nepal amid LAC tensions, Kalapani row
These are the 20 soldiers ‘killed in action’ in Galwan after clashes with Chinese troops
The Indian Army released the list of the 20 soldiers who were killed in the violent clashes with Chinese troops late Monday night in Ladakh's Galwan Valley.
After Galwan deaths, China tells India not to ‘complicate situation by crossing border’
India hasn’t responded to China’s statement even as the external affairs minister, defence minister, CDS Rawat and three service chiefs held an emergency meet.
India expects ‘forward movement’ soon in resolving Ladakh border standoff with China
New Delhi and Beijing are believed to be holding 'regular talks' through diplomatic channels to resolve the ongoing military standoff at the LAC in Ladakh.
Nepotistic privilege should be a matter of social shame. It holds India back
Woke young millennials should start looking down upon friends who take the easy route of following up on their parents’ careers.
Economy showing signs of recovery but pandemic may affect business climate: Finance Ministry
Improved kharif sowing, pick-up in electricity and petrol consumption, and higher freight movement indicate green shoots in the economy, ministry report stated.
Defence
PLA troops ‘completely move out’ of Galwan as India-China head towards total disengagement
India and China have begun a second attempt at disengagement in Ladakh after a 61-day stand-off along the western sector of the LAC.
It’s time for China, Pakistan, even India to rethink the fantasy Modi called expansionism
India, China and Pakistan all want territory from another. But it’s a pursuit doomed to fail as they can’t get it without annihilating the other.