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Friday, January 9, 2026
TopicBattle of Chhamb

Topic: Battle of Chhamb

Farewell Gen Kalkat, decorated Army officer who marched through Chhamb, led IPKF in Sri Lanka

The veteran of Battle of Chhamb in 1971 and architect of Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka, Gen Kalkat was first recipient of India’s highest wartime service medal.

On Camera

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.