It is time for the defence minister to take charge and formalise an all-encompassing national defence policy through the CDS, to transform the military with clearly defined timelines; just as China has done.
International media paints a multifaceted picture of India which includes ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Modi’s personality and Indian imports and exports in the defence sector.
As part of his visit, VAdm Hammond is also scheduled to visit the Indian Navy's Southern Naval Command (at Kochi) and Western Naval Command (at Mumbai).
'Global & regional strategic issues' discussed at the first physical meeting between the two sides since tensions at LAC in 2020 over China's ingress into eastern Ladakh.
The first part of the Army Commanders’ Conference 2024 will be virtually on March 28, 2024, and the second part in physical mode on April 1, 2024, in New Delhi.
Besides indigenous defence capabilities, 'Bharat Shakti' aimed at showcasing integration of three forces in areas of communications, training, interoperability & logistics.
Condemning Hamas attack on Israel, both nations also called for maintaining humanitarian law in Gaza. French President Macron attended Republic Day parade as chief guest with Modi.
French aerospace major, involved with the Indian military for over 7 decades, said the company is ramping up its engineering centres and teams in Bengaluru and Noida.
The proposed amendment to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code aims to reduce timelines and provide for a mechanism that involves minimal interaction with the court. It fails on both counts.
Open to public feedback until 26 November, the revised guidelines, among other changes, give CA firms more flexibility to advertise & promote their services.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
Reforms will take knowledgeable civilian leadership. Defense is too technical and specialized to be led by a well-meaning generalist. Ditto with defense production. With the possible exception of Parrikar (for defense production), India since Independence has had Defense Ministers without a National Security background. The bureaucracy supporting him/ her is also made up of smart people, but without domain knowledge- there is no equivalent to the IFS on the Defense side. To even come close the Goldwater reforms in the US or what China has effected, India needs knowledgeable civilian leaders and bureaucrats. Not sure if we’ll see that anytime soon.
How have we survived since 1947 without a National Security Strategy. Actually one feels deeply troubled by the growing militarisation of discourse. India has both nuclear weapons and conventional capabilities that are costing us close to. $ 100 billion a year. Does not cover other nations’ land. Also a million men in the CAPF, which is excessive for a representative democracy, not a colonial power. How can we become a developed country by 2047 with this level and quality of the education system, public healthcare inadequacies shown up during the pandemic. One hopes there will be constructive diplomatic engagement with both China and Pakistan during the third term. Keep becoming net security provider for the Indo – Pacific and other vanities for a future date.
Reforms will take knowledgeable civilian leadership. Defense is too technical and specialized to be led by a well-meaning generalist. Ditto with defense production. With the possible exception of Parrikar (for defense production), India since Independence has had Defense Ministers without a National Security background. The bureaucracy supporting him/ her is also made up of smart people, but without domain knowledge- there is no equivalent to the IFS on the Defense side. To even come close the Goldwater reforms in the US or what China has effected, India needs knowledgeable civilian leaders and bureaucrats. Not sure if we’ll see that anytime soon.
How have we survived since 1947 without a National Security Strategy. Actually one feels deeply troubled by the growing militarisation of discourse. India has both nuclear weapons and conventional capabilities that are costing us close to. $ 100 billion a year. Does not cover other nations’ land. Also a million men in the CAPF, which is excessive for a representative democracy, not a colonial power. How can we become a developed country by 2047 with this level and quality of the education system, public healthcare inadequacies shown up during the pandemic. One hopes there will be constructive diplomatic engagement with both China and Pakistan during the third term. Keep becoming net security provider for the Indo – Pacific and other vanities for a future date.
All monies for freebies, subsidies, reservation, and loan waivers. No money for national security.