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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Topic: ARMY

Army launches probe into Poonch civilian deaths and torture videos, commanders likely to be replaced

ThePrint was the first to report Saturday that government was taking serious note of developments in Poonch area & Army is in the process of fixing accountability for any lapses found.

Civilian deaths in Poonch create ripples in Kashmir, Army promises cooperation in probe

The three dead civilians are 'among at least 8 men' rounded up by the Army Friday afternoon in the wake of the killings of four soldiers in an ambush by terrorists Thursday.

Death of civilians ‘in custody’ and Poonch-Rajouri security debacles may result ‘in strict action’

Mobile internet services suspended Saturday in the twin border districts of J&K over 'widespread resentment' among people following videos purportedly showing torture of civilian suspects.

4 soldiers killed, 3 more injured as terrorists ambush Army vehicles in J&K’s Poonch

The vehicles, a truck and a Gypsy, came under attack in the Savni area on the Rajouri-Thanamandi-Surankote road around 3:30 pm on Thursday.

Chinese ‘fished out several bodies of theirs’ in Galwan, captive Indian soldiers ‘beaten’ — Gen Naravane

In his memoir Four Stars of Destiny, former Army chief General MM Narvane writes about the clash between Indian and Chinese forces on the intervening night of 15-16 June, 2020.

How rock-solid grit moved mountains: Scenes from the op that rescued 41 trapped tunnel workers

17-day ordeal for 41 workers trapped inside under-construction Silkyara tunnel ended late Tuesday after rat-hole miners burrowed through last 18 metres of rubble. How it unfolded.

Water sports fest, fireworks near Assam Ramsar site trigger alarm over endangering birds, elephants

Conservationists say biodiversity at Deepor Beel wetland affected by raised water level in lake during Rising Sun Water Fest. Forest dept says level raised to improve water quality.

India drops plan to arm Heron drones under Project Cheetah: Here’s why

From Israeli Hermes Starliner to the American MQ-9B and swarm drones, India is upgrading its drone warfare capability in a big way, procuring a host of UAVs, including the US's Predator drones.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.