Havildar Jhantu Ali Sheikh was inducted into elite 6 Para at age 19. His village in West Bengal now mourns the young soldier who died in exchange of gunfire with terrorists Thursday.
Thirty-five Sikhs were gunned down in cold blood in the year 2000. Political leadership promised to mete out justice, but botched investigations left critical questions unanswered.
Army dedicates initiative to Colonel Santosh Mahadik, a Shaurya Chakra recipient who was killed in Kashmir in 2015. His mother will inaugurate the project on 14 April.
Anti-infiltration mine triggered by intrusion in Krishna Ghati Sector followed by unprovoked firing by Pakistan Army, to which Indian troops responded in 'controlled & calibrated manner'.
Stretch between Ravi river & Shakargarh Bulge, which with broken terrain & dense cover, continues to be exploited by Pakistan-trained terrorists, say those in defence establishment.
Further details awaited. Earlier, exchange of fire between security forces & terrorists was reported from Kathua during an anti-terrorist operation by forces in Suffain area of Kathua.
Army initially got clearance for raising the division in 2017 for 17 Mountain Strike Corps, which then only had the 51 Division. But plans were tweaked post-2020 stand-off with China.
The Bofors howitzers played a key role in India’s Kargil victory. While the performance of the gun was not in question, Chitra Subramaniam said the scam did bring down the Army’s morale.
In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
Salute to the fallen soldier and his family. May his soul rest in peace. Nara e Takbir, Allahu Akbar. Death to India’s enemies.