Topic: Indian Army
Why the Chinese build-up at LAC will set stage for a permanent solution
The fallout of the increased deployment will be that the LAC will de facto become the border with no scope for any change short of a limited war.
Army bets on technology & not more troops on ground in Eastern Command to deal with China
The 4 Corps under the Eastern Army Command has set up an integrated surveillance centre manned by soldiers from both the Army and the Air Force which tracks the LAC 24x7.
Indian Army initiates Tibetology course for its officers amid LAC standoff
Around 150 soldiers have undergone Tibetology courses that began earlier this year. The Army’s Training Command has identified seven institutes for Tibetology across the country.
Army chief on 2-day Jammu visit, to review security situation after Kashmir civilian killings
Army announces on Twitter that Gen. Naravane will visit forward areas in Jammu and interact with troops and commanders.
Two months after Army helicopter crash, co-pilot’s body recovered from dam in J&K
The Army aviation squadron's Rudra helicopter had taken off from Mamun military station near Pathankot and crashed into Ranjit Sagar Dam during a routine sortie on 3 August.
Forget Chinese objection to Naidu’s Arunachal visit, don’t vacate high-altitude LAC bunkers
Chinese objection to Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh comes at a time when Beijing has taken a strong view of India’s engagement with Taiwan.
Five Army personnel killed in encounter in J&K’s Poonch
The security forces had launched an anti-insurgency operation following intelligence inputs about presence of terrorists.
I could serve the Indian Army thanks to IAF ‘bounce’ party 50 years ago
Had it not been for the ‘spirits’ of the Indian Air Force, I would not be here to tell you this story.
As trust deficit lingers, India & China prepare for another harsh winter deployment in Ladakh
Forward deployment to continue even though India & China are expected to make forward movement in Hot Springs, last unresolved face-off site, during next corps commander talks.
Fresh infiltrations from Pakistan testing LoC ceasefire
The recent infiltration attempts and firing on the border runs concurrently with Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s utterances.
YourTurn
If Hong Kong wants zero Covid strategy to succeed, it must improve its quarantine rules
It’s increasingly difficult to find a clear, logical justification for policies, which at this point are defensive and rooted in fear. The govt must improve its quarantine system.
How Subhash Chandra is fighting to keep control of his media empire
The 70-year-old tycoon risks losing control just as Zee’s prospects are looking up. The media mogul is looking for ways to raise his family’s shareholding.
Defence
‘Lot of money changed hands’, says CBI after arresting 5 including serving Navy commander
The five persons have been arrested for ‘leaking sensitive information in connection with the modernisation of a submarine project’
Aryan Khan isn’t a show to enjoy. NDPS is a weapon vengeful state could use on you or your kids
The draconian Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been handed over to people who are prone to misuse it. The story we see unfolding on our TV screens is of its blatant misuse.