The 15th Finance Commission has recommended a Rs 2.38 lakh crore non-lapsable fund for modernisation in 2021-26. But the overall defence budget in FY22 is up only 1.5%.
Reeling under acute financial crunch, the Indian armed forces expect increased allocation to meet their modernisation plans. The Modi government must deliver.
The parade saw several major changes this year. No foreign dignitary attended the parade for the first time in 55 years and the march of the contingents was cut short to 3.5 km.
The petition appeals against CIC direction to IAF to provide certified copies of Special Flight Returns-ll to an RTI application regarding the prime minister's foreign visits.
Pakistan claimed that there was 'no pressure' to release Varthaman, a day after Opposition leader said that FM Qureshi pleaded a meeting to release him fearing an attack from India.
Modern warfare is not just about boots on the ground. It encompasses new fighting capabilities that include cyber, psyops and space technologies among others.
Speaking on the occasion of Air Force Day, Bhadauria said IAF demonstrated its resolve, operational capability and the will to effectively engage the adversary.
Europe and Ukraine’s agencies are crucial. Steering the Alaska talks bilaterally between the US and Russia will foil the outcomes before they even start taking effect.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
Like Trumps, feku will drive up military budget in expense of cutting down healthcare & farmers aids. May be education will be next.
With GDP 5.5x smaller than China, war drum beating India will need to spend 5.5x more in its defense budget to just match China.
If China meet its 2%GDP target, India will have to spend 11% of its GDP on military, how wonderful.
Moreover, China mfg everything at cost, while India import 90% at higher price. So India has to double it to get similar punch.