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Nepal’s objection to Lipulekh road likely at the behest of ‘someone else’, says Army chief

Last week, Nepal responded with anger after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the road up to Lipulekh, built for pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar.

Covid blurs distinction between war and peace as soldiers worldwide fight the third army

Covid-19 is posing a unique challenge for militaries world over. Asymptomatic nature of the disease in younger soldiers has only made things difficult.

Uddhav Thackeray has failed to handle Covid crisis. Bring in Army to save Mumbai

As coronavirus spreads through slums of Mumbai, there isn’t much hope resting on Uddhav Thackeray's government to contain it. Look at its blunders so far.

Army tells units to observe ‘no movement’ amid lockdown, graded relaxation from 20 April

The Directorate General Medical Services (Army) and all medical establishments and hospitals will continue to function at full strength.

I now speak for Pakistan army. And unlike Ghafoor, my actions speak louder than my tweets

They don’t call Pakistan the ‘fourth-most intelligent nation’ for nothing. And that’s why, with my help, we will win coronavirus war.

Masala tikka-flavoured snacks to AK-47s: What 5 slain Lashkar terrorists brought from Pakistan

Indian Army calls Pakistan's complicity in aiding and abetting infiltration, especially at a time when the world is fighting coronavirus, 'reprehensible'.

5 Special Forces men, 5 terrorists: How a deadly hand-to-hand fight at the LoC unfolded

Five commandos of the elite 4 Para were killed in action after they eliminated 5 terrorists from Pakistan in close combat in J&K’s Keran sector.

Soldiers failing to disclose Covid-19 information will invite action under Army Act

Army advisory says not disclosing Covid-19 symptoms, travel details or contact with suspected patient will be treated as 'willful concealment' & breach of discipline.

Army doctor and JCO test positive for Covid-19, both had travelled to Delhi separately

The latest cases have come over 10 days after an Army jawan in Leh tested positive for Covid-19 to become the first its victim in the 13-lakh strong force.

SC orders release of ex-Army man who killed a gunner ‘in delusion of militant attack’

In June 2003, convict Virender Prasad shot another gunner from his own Army regiment. He was sentenced to a life term.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.