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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Army Major finds a friend in Kashmir teen who can’t speak or hear, sponsors his education  

Major Kamlesh Mani said he met Gawhaur Mir, 16, during a routine patrol in Chanjmulla, Kashmir. Mir comes from a big family of nine members, of whom four can’t hear or speak. 

The biggest challenge before India’s joint theatre commands plan — who will report to whom

India’s limited experience with integrated command structures may require a fair bit of “mid-course corrections,” as acknowledged by the Army Chief as well.

Army develops WhatsApp-like app for personnel to dodge risk of communication leaks

The Secure Application for Internet supports secure voice, text and video-calling services for Android platforms over the internet. It is end-to-end encrypted. 

Things are calmer in Kashmir now. Modi govt must listen to its development pangs

The government has appointed an affable old school politician, Manoj Sinha, as the L-G of J&K, but it would be too much to expect from one man alone.

Govt looking at ‘highly confidential’ China proposal to reduce tensions in Ladakh 

Both India & China are continuing with troop rotation as they look set to maintain forward deployment through Ladakh’s bitter winter as the LAC standoff continues.

Use of tech, new security grid in Kashmir ‘substantially’ cut infiltration from Pakistan

According to official figures, 27 terrorists have infiltrated into India so far this year, as against 130 in 2019 and 129 in 2018.

Shopian encounter is Manoj Sinha’s litmus test. Justice can act as bridge to Kashmir

As an Army Commander, I remained very alert about human rights violations that required investigations. Errors of judgement call for remedial action.

Army introduces compulsory psychological training for all soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir

Special emphasis has been laid on ensuring there are no civilian casualties during the operations since 5 August 2019, when the Modi government scrapped Article 370.

ACM Bhadauria said we’re ready for two-front war with China-Pakistan, but there are deficits

Modern warfare is not just about boots on the ground. It encompasses new fighting capabilities that include cyber, psyops and space technologies among others.

Bodies of Rajouri youth killed in controversial Shopian encounter exhumed

Senior J&K Police officers said the bodies are being transported to Rajouri where they will be buried.

On Camera

Met Gala is the new aspirational red carpet for Indian celebrities. Move over, Cannes

This year, at the Met, Isha Ambani wore one of Rahul Mishra’s creations, which is a sari in name only. It marked his label’s debut at what is fashion’s biggest stage.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.