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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicIndian Army

Topic: Indian Army

Army mustn’t become a glorified police force. It’s time to reset its mission in Manipur

The military hierarchy must straighten its spine and give clear advice to the government to reset its mission in Manipur.

Terrorists’ brazen new strategy in J&K: Ambushing security forces with body cameras on

On Sunday, Jaish-e-Mohamed’s proxy arm ‘People’s Anti-Fascist Front’ released a video of the 4 August attack that left 3 soldiers dead. Similar videos were released earlier this year.

India, China talks fail to make headway on Depsang but both sides agree to freeze build-up

19th round of talks came ahead of PM Modi & Xi's visit to Johannesburg for BRICS Summit later this month, to be followed by latter's visit to India for G20 Summit in September.

Manipur Police FIR against Assam Rifles stumps Army

Deployed for 'aid to civil authority' in maintenance of public order, Army & Assam Rifles have done more than that despite lacking legal cover of AFSPA, says defence establishment.

Seasoned Hizbul militant, tasked with reviving terror in Rajouri & Poonch, killed at LoC

Army sources said Muneer Hussain had crossed over to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 1993, returned in 1996 only to go back two years later.

Is India ready for Pakistan-China threat? Two-front war would mean defeat: Gen Naravane writes

India is like a boxer facing both Pakistan and China in the ring. New Delhi must prepare to deal with both of them individually.

Former COAS celebrates 100K Twitter followers with donation to Army welfare fund on Kargil Day

General M.M. Naravane presented a cheque of Rs 1 lakh to Gen. C.B. Ponnappa. He has previously sent medicines and equipment to the Nepal army.

Kuki woman in viral Manipur video recalls 2-hr assault — ‘begged mob to show mercy’

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Why is Indian Army keeping the martial race theory alive? The British left 76 years ago

General KM Cariappa's experiment debunked the martial race theory and illustrated that differences in ethnicity, caste, religious, and regional backgrounds were not the determinants of fighting capabilities of soldiers.

Army contingent of 43 personnel to be part of joint military exercise between India & Mongolia

'Nomadic Elephant 2023' will be the 15th edition of the exercise between the two nations, scheduled to be held at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, between 17 and 31 July.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.