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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
TopicIndia armed forces

Topic: India armed forces

What India can learn from Israel about atmanirbharta in defence

India’s fledgling defence industry has struggled to translate capacity into mass production or compete globally, resulting in continued reliance on imports.

What Operation Parakram taught us—deterrence requires more than just mobilisation or rhetoric

Lofty goals cannot obscure a complex reality: when the need arises to unsheathe the sword, we must already have it sharpened, maintained, and ready for battle.

Recruiting Agniveers for 7-8 yrs, retaining 60-70% afterwards — possible changes to Agnipath scheme

NDA ally JD(U) has demanded review of military recruitment scheme that drew protests when it was launched in 2022. Demands for rollback continue.

US Gen Mark Milley showed how military stays loyal to constitution under govt control

General Mark Milley was able to temper the whimsical conduct of former US President Donald Trump with firm advice and straight spine.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India’s Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code is struggling to deliver. It’ll take a decade to clear backlog

The Centre is considering an increase in the National Company Law Tribunal's bench capacity, while the Standing Committee of Finance suggests fast-track courts. 

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.