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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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Topic: Indian Army

India’s amphibious operations depend on contingencies. Can the Armed Forces adapt?

The declassified doctrine outlines the framework for planning and execution of amphibious operations by integrating maritime, air and land domains.

Three dead, 290 evacuated in flash floods in Maharashtra’s Nanded

Indian Army, in close coordination with the State Disaster Response Force and civil administration, has been carrying out flood relief operations in the affected areas of Nanded.

Yudh Seva Medal for Major General SS Sharda, who led Indian Army’s info war during Op Sindoor

Independence Day honours for ADG Strat Comm team behind Op Sindoor’s strategic messaging, including the logo designer, for real-time narrative control & countering misinfo.

Jinnah wanted Brigadier Mohammad Usman as Pakistan’s Army chief. He chose India instead

Ziya Us Salam and Anand Mishra launched their book 'The Lion of Naushera', at the IIC in Delhi. Hamid Ansari, Farooq Abdullah, and Manoj Jha were part of the panel.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

With Cheetah & Chetak fleets ageing, Army, IAF move to fast-track purchase of 200 light helicopters

Request for Information issued by govt seeks transfer of technology. This comes as the planned acquisition of 200 Kamov light utility helicopters from Russia remains in limbo.

AI integration for military is risky business. Combat monopoly must remain with soldiers

The Army has plans for a technology thrust in the near term, including the use of AI to support decision-making. While well-intentioned, this may have unintended consequences.

Rudra, Bhairav commandos, Shaktibaan to drone platoons—how Army is transforming for future wars

More than fearsome names given to the new transformed Indian Army, it is advanced technology and superior training that will instil fear in the enemy.

Operation Akhal continues for third day in J&K’s Kulgam

Security forces neutralised one terrorist Saturday during the gunfight in the Akhal area of Kulgam, Chinar Corps said. Joint op carried out by Army, J&K police, CRPF and SOG.

Boeing delivers 3 of 6 Apache attack helicopters to Indian Army

The American aerospace company delivered the AH-64E Apaches choppers as part of a 2020 contract. They are one of the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopters flown by the US Army.

On Camera

Afzalgunj to Begum Bazar—Hyderabad’s markets don’t look ‘nawabi’. Marwaris, Gujjus built them

Some of Hyderabad’s oldest jewellery and perfume stores—many dating back to the Nizam era—are run by Marwari, Gujrati, and Jain families.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

China pushes for separation of border issue from larger bilateral ties at 24th round of talks with India

New Delhi: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday pushed for a “dual-track” progress for ties with India, separating economic ties from the boundary question,...

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?