Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.
A 160-member marching contingent & 190-member band contingent from Indonesia will take part in the parade at Kartavya Path. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to be chief guest.
We took Hyundai Tuscon to Zoji La pass at 11,649 feet above mean sea level. The car moves from tarmac to ice to snow and back to tarmac without skipping a beat.
India has not consulted Nepal regarding the Agnipath scheme applying to recruitment of Gorkhas, who have loyally served the Indian Army for over 200 years.
Lt Gen Vijay Oberoi sustained injuries that resulted in the amputation of his leg in 1965. Since then, he embarked on a journey that would come to inspire generations of soldiers.
Crude prices fall as markets price out West Asia conflict risk. Analysts say India could benefit through lower import bill, easing inflation and improved energy security.
It’s a perfectly reasonable presumption that Modi will be around for a significant enough time for us to reflect on the challenges that lie ahead. I will list five.
गोरखा
All these men, should be employed in factories to manufacture defence equipment. Everyone need not fight. Mofern warfare is about machines, not men.