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Sunday, October 5, 2025
TopicBofors

Topic: bofors

Five reasons why we should remember Rajiv Gandhi today, his birth anniversary

India’s seventh prime minister was genial, a moderniser, and despite events such as the Sikh riots, believed in secularism.

Modi should not allow Rafale jet deal to become another Bofors

Defence purchases should be demystified. But Modi govt is starting a new blood feud by being arrogant & bull-headed over the Rafale deal.

Modi’s visit helps India & Sweden bury the Bofors ghost & focus on defence, security ties

Besides defence, the two countries have also decided to strengthen cooperation in security, with an emphasis on cyber security.

The government must part with more details on Rafale pricing to end the debate

For far too long, successive governments have used the veil of secrecy to block information on defence spending and acquisition.

Without facts, political debates on Rafale can become a petty slugfest

The current debate on the Rafale deal seems to be going the way of a petty slugfest.

An informed debate on defence acquisitions is essential, but it should not lead to delays

Lack of expertise, research and interest among parliamentarians, existence of lobbies, political opportunism have led to the current impasse in defence deals.

Half-baked allegations about defence procurements are detrimental to national security

In all high-ticket defence deals, it may be prudent for the government to brief a compressed Parliamentary Committee for Defence, regarding the nuances of the contract.

On Camera

Exact root cause of rosacea skin disease is a mystery. It steals confidence and comfort

No two rosacea stories are the same. While there may be no “cure,” there are many doors that open toward relief, control, and renewed confidence.

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.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.