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Monday, April 13, 2026
TopicButa Singh

Topic: Buta Singh

Aung San Suu Kyi’s home to Congress refuge post Emergency. History of 24 Akbar Rd, party’s HQ for 46 yrs

As Congress shifts to new headquarters named after Indira Gandhi, a look at storied past of Type VII bungalow that witnessed the party at its best and its worst.

Buta Singh was crucial link between Sikhs and Congress. Party needed him more than ever now

Buta Singh’s quiet handling of the fallout of military action at the Golden Temple will remain the most discreet contribution to national unity.

How Buta Singh, Indira-Rajiv’s ‘hatchet man’, went on to become controversy’s child

Buta Singh, who passed away at 86, made his way up the ladder in the Congress as a ‘Yes’ man who would execute anything Indira or Rajiv Gandhi desired.

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Operation Meghdoot—when Indian soldiers walked through clouds to beat Pakistan at Saltoro Heights

Tactical and ground conditions, the wait for all loose ends to tie up, festive fervour, and regimental spirit—all had some part to play in 13 April being chosen as the D-day.

Fuel shock hits Asia’s rice bowl as farmers cut planting

War-driven surge in fuel and fertilizer costs forces farmers across Southeast Asia to delay harvests, scale back sowing and risk lower output.

Information warfare, space & cyber expert Lt Gen Susan Coyle is Australia’s first woman army chief

Coyle will take over from Gen Simon Stuart following his retirement. Australian navy chief Mark Hammond, a submariner, will now head nation’s Defence Force.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.