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Monday, August 18, 2025
TopicIndian armed forces

Topic: Indian armed forces

Project Udbhav is a wasteful exercise. Ancient texts can’t substitute Army training manuals

The intellectual acumen of officers and veterans could be better utilised for issues of greater national security concern instead of studying ‘strategic thought processes'.

India can win a two-front war by learning from Israeli and Korean forces, Gen Naravane writes

The disadvantages of fighting a two-front war can be mitigated at strategic and operational levels. India has the advantage of strategic depth and stands above China and Pakistan.

Indian tri-services contingent heads to Paris for Bastille Day parade where Modi will be chief guest

The 269-member contingent will march alongside French forces on 14 July at Champs-Elysées. India & France are celebrating 25th anniversary of their strategic partnership this year.

Armed forces to have common annual confidential reports for senior officers from this year

A common confidential report for two and three-star officers of the armed forces will be implemented in the next three to four months.

‘Review Veer Naris policy on re-entry of widows who served earlier’, Armed Forces Tribunal tells govt

Current policy's applicable to widows in general but doesn't specifically mention women who earlier served in forces, took release & want to rejoin after husband's death in line of duty.

Resolve HR issues in Navy, Army, Air Force on 3 levels. Then bring in Theatre Command System

Unless anomalies are addressed and a system worked out to harmonise the differences, court cases could cause major problems in the management systems of the Services.

Armed forces can take action against officers for adultery, rules Supreme Court

Top court clarified its 2018 order was not concerned with provisions of Army Act. Four years ago, SC had struck down IPC Section 497, a 150-year-old law that criminalised adultery.

China cyberwar: Beijing’s dominance in IoT & smart technology & vulnerabilities for India

For India, the growing ubiquity of China-dependent IoT and smart technologies holds ramifications in both critical infrastructure and military domains.

‘Peddling China narrative’: RSS mouthpiece Organiser targets SRK, JNU students, Ashoka University

The editorial and cover story attack came in light of this month's skirmish between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Tawang region of Arunachal Pradesh.

SC refused to abolish domestic work for Army Sahayaks. But Agniveer era can end it

While organisational and social changes can still reform the Indian military. preventing the misuse of employees for domestic chores in govt structures remains a tough ask.

On Camera

Have we reached a stage where we can say we’re proud of India? The data says so

As we head toward 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Kaal', let us remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and keep the growth engine turbocharged and bring energy and prosperity to all.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?