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Army will pull forces out of internal security duties in Northeast: Gen MM Naravane

Working on a plan for the next 18-24 months on how to draw down regular forces from security duties in Northeast, Army Chief General M.M. Naravane says.

‘Focus on more Indian tunes’ — Vande Mataram to replace Abide With Me at Beating Retreat

Abide With Me has traditionally concluded annual 45-minute performance of military music as last event of Republic Day celebrations at Vijay Chowk in Delhi.

In Uri villages along LoC, how constant threat to life is ‘destroying’ a generation

Threat of shelling & fatal injuries is constant in LoC villages of Uri block. In last one year, at least 50 houses damaged in Jabda village, affecting over 250 people.

New Army chief Naravane must mend ties with veterans & stop politicisation of forces

Like Gen Rawat, new Army chief Gen Naravane also bats on a straight wicket. But there are a lot of fractures he must mend first.

Army rescues 1,500 tourists stranded in Sikkim’s Nathu La due to heavy snowfall

570 tourists accommodated at Army Camp at 17th Mile, given food, clothing and medical attention, officials said.

2 Army personnel killed in Siachen glacier avalanche

This comes after another recent avalanche in Siachen, where 4 Army personnel and 2 civilian porters were killed.

Army takes on retired officer who sent legal notice to ex-AG for disability pension remark

It is false and mischievous to suggest that AG Lt Gen Ashwani Kumar's statement was irresponsible, the Army notes in response to legal notice.

Ex-Army officer apologises for his ‘rape for rape’ remark on TV, says he was disturbed

Major General (retd) S.P. Sinha's remarks during a TV debate on exodus of Kashmiri Pandits created a furore, with several veterans also criticising him for it.

‘Obnoxious, loose missile’: Veterans slam ex-major general who called for rape in Kashmir

Army officers said the conduct of Army personnel after they retire should not compromise values and ethos of the force.

Assam Rifles operational control shouldn’t be under home ministry. Don’t mess with the best

The move will affect the Assam Rifle’s operational efficacy. Unless it is simply about the oldest Indian governmental ailment – empire building.

On Camera

The Indian diaspora is under attack. What has gone wrong?

From Indian-origin people being kicked out of Uganda overnight to facing racism in Canada and the UK today, these instances offer lessons for the Indian diaspora.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.