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Saturday, April 27, 2024
TopicIndian Army

Topic: Indian Army

J&K Congress demands ‘befitting response’ to ceasefire violations by Pakistan

Following the killing of an Army officer, the Jammu and Kashmir Congress blamed Centre's policies of having led to further deterioration in security situation in the Valley.

Not just Arjun, DRDO looking to get indigenous anti-tank missile on Russian T-90 tanks too 

Two successful tests of the ATGM have been conducted on Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun over the past fortnight. DRDO is aiming for ATGM user trials by February.

Here’s how Army’s high bandwidth communication project will help the forces at LAC, LoC

Govt has approved the project, which will be implemented by a PSU at an estimated cost of Rs 7,796.39 crore.

These are the challenges Indian Army will face in Ladakh this winter, besides the Chinese

Temperatures have already dipped below minus-5 degrees Celsius in the upper reaches, and the Army is still procuring items for the thousands of troops deployed.

Indian Army equips troops with American assault rifles amid stand-off with China in Ladakh

The Defence Acquisition Council Tuesday accorded approval for procurement of additional 72,400 SIG 716 rifles at an estimated cost of Rs 780 crore.

No ‘major’ build-up at LoC but Pakistan pushing new Chinese-made assault rifles into Kashmir

Security forces have recovered EMEI Type 97 NSR rifles, manufactured by Chinese firm Norinco, which they believe were dropped into J&K through drones.

PLA’s eye is on 1959 Claim Line. But Modi, Xi can get around it and make peace before winter

The 1959 Claim Line tactically forecloses all Indian options to threaten Aksai Chin and other areas secured by the PLA prior to and during the 1962 War.

India, China say won’t send more troops to Ladakh frontlines, agree to avoid misunderstandings

India and China issued a joint statement after senior Army officials of the two sides held commander-level talks as part of the countries’ first military-diplomatic dialogue.

India and China stick to demands, current ground positions in Ladakh could become status quo

India & China’s first military-diplomatic talks Monday ended in stalemate as both Asian giants stuck to their guns with regard to positions at LAC in Ladakh.

Army says Pulwama-type attack averted after recovering 52 kg explosives in Kashmir

Indian Army says location where the explosives were recovered, near the Jammu and Kashmir highway, was around 9 km from the spot of the 2019 Pulwama attack.

On Camera

Instagram reels on stoicism are the new rage — they can battle burnout and bigotry

The Romans’ version of stoicism is rapidly picking popularity on Instagram — Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca are some names that get thrown at you when you fire up your screen.

Government allows export of onions to six countries, sets buffer stock target

The government had imposed an export prohibition in order to ensure adequate domestic availability of onions in the country.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.