In the darkness of defeat in the east, just over a hundred soldiers of 13 Kumaon fought to the last man. Revisiting a poignant moment of courage on the western front.
Operation Blue Star was as much a story of incompetence as it was about incredible military courage. The Indian Army generals misread and miscalculated. As did Bhindranwale.
Unfortunately, there is now a build-up of the perception that the Army is no longer the last resort but is fast becoming the first one because other institutions have abdicated their responsibilities.
Exclusive satellite images accessed by ThePrint show that the Chinese has deployed 2,000 troops near Doklam. We bring perspectives if the Doklam issue has resolved or can flare up again.
Long range missiles, terrorism and information warfare put civilians at the centre of conflicts. Nations like India need to have a plan on how to deal with them.
If on the surgical strikes anniversary we are still arguing whether or not these happened as claimed, and not what these achieved since, it shows a shrinking of our strategic minds.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
I had to wait till the end to see you mention Haqeeqat.
As usual, Shekhar writes well.
One reason for a better performance in Ladakh could simply be logistics: it was nearer Delhi than say Tawang. Easier to lift tanks there than in Arunachal Pradesh
This battle proves that the man behind the gun is most important.
It also gives a lesson to the govt to be prepared by not only modernising the equipment but also keep the morale of soldier high.
The neglect of the monument raised proves our callousness towards our heroes both of govt and people.
Proud to say, -the “Tanks of Chushul” were from my Regiment, 20th Lancers, commanded by Capt (later Major General, Vrc) Ak Dewan.
Thank u sir for a glorious words. You did a great job. Thank you..
I had to wait till the end to see you mention Haqeeqat.
As usual, Shekhar writes well.
One reason for a better performance in Ladakh could simply be logistics: it was nearer Delhi than say Tawang. Easier to lift tanks there than in Arunachal Pradesh
This battle proves that the man behind the gun is most important.
It also gives a lesson to the govt to be prepared by not only modernising the equipment but also keep the morale of soldier high.
The neglect of the monument raised proves our callousness towards our heroes both of govt and people.
We will do it again. Let these Chinese try us.
Salute to unknown soldiers!