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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicIndian military veterans

Topic: Indian military veterans

No pension, support or commission: How Indian govts have betrayed the real heroes of 1971

The unfair treatment meted out to these war veterans never drew public attention because they were men of honour, who chose to fight their own battles.

144 armed forces veterans sign statement on China, highlight need to revamp intelligence

Statement also underlines ‘communication gap’ on India-China stand-off from the govt and the military, urges national policy and strategy on neighbours.

Military literature festivals are best way to counter hyper-nationalism

Most writings on Indian strategic and military affairs are by foreign scholars, which can change with events like Military Literature Festival.

SP Sinha Kashmir rape comment: Is it time for strict code of conduct for military veterans?

During a TV debate on Kashmiri Pandit exodus, retired Major General S.P. Sinha asked for ‘rape in return for rape’ to avenge atrocities.

‘Obnoxious, loose missile’: Veterans slam ex-major general who called for rape in Kashmir

Army officers said the conduct of Army personnel after they retire should not compromise values and ethos of the force.

Lt Gen Ashwani Kumar’s comments on NewsX show ties between Army & veterans at all-time low

Indian Army and veterans are locked in a public battle on the issues of disability pension and proposed code of conduct for retired officers.

400 military veterans question ANI ‘ethics’, say news agency trying to help BJP in polls

The military veterans, in letter to Thomson Reuters, have taken exception to ANI's coverage of petition they filed before President & EC about 'politicisation' of armed forces this election.

On Camera

Don’t ask what to do with boys who rape. Ask what turned them into assaulters in the first place

Young boys who should be sweating about schoolwork are learning how to corner women. Are we now supposed to add children to the list of people we need to protect ourselves from?

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Defence budget through the years: Big leap for 2026-27, but what numbers since 1999 reveal

ThePrint’s analysis of all budgets from 1999-2026 shows that the capex as total share of defence budget was the highest under UPA I & II. Multifold jump in pension outlays.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.