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Sunday, August 17, 2025
TopicIndian military

Topic: Indian military

No pension, no recognition — the plight of officer trainees injured during military training

Officer trainees disabled during training are given monthly 'ex gratia' of Rs 9,000 & disability award of Rs 16,200 for 100% disability, both lower than minimum defence pension of Rs 18,000.

SubscriberWrites: Harnessing India’s youth for a global peacekeeping force could be an innovative business proposition

According to the UN's Population Fund report, over 600 million of India's population is under 25 years old - a veritable powerhouse of talent and energy.

Indian military faces staggering shortfall of 11,266 young officers, Modi govt tells Lok Sabha

MoD is considering making 'short service entry more attractive' to mitigate shortage, clarified that available strength is adequate to meet current operational requirements.

Military must read govt’s cryptic signals. Get on with integrating theatre commands

Once the Modi govt approves the framework of tri-Services integration and theatre commands, the new system must be superimposed on the existing one for a transitory phase of four to five years.

SubscriberWrites: De-radicalisation in Jammu and Kashmir—widening the canvas

A de-radicalisation strategy has to be all encompassing, to go much beyond the realms of security and law & order.

India’s cantonment abolition stirs debate in Pakistan. But putting lands to best use is key

India's move to abolish its 62 cantonments is expected to release up to 1.61 lakh hectares of land. It will stimulate economic activity and provide welfare to economically weaker sections.

Military children are not ‘ill-mannered brats’. And our lives aren’t ideal: Isha Naravane

April is designated as the Month of the Military Child. But in India, military children are commonly known as 'brats'.

What Russia-Ukraine war teaches us — 5 big tactical takeaways for India

The conflict has revealed critical lessons on the nature of future warfare and what truly constitutes military power. It has also highlighted need to challenge outdated assumptions.

Nagpur unit making military weapons hit by hackers, says cybersecurity firm — ‘data up for sale’

Nagpur-based Solar Industries India Limited yet to confirm the attack. Hacker group BlackCat has taken responsibility and also reportedly invited bids for firm's info.

How France is ready to help India diversify from Russia — build fighters to submarines

French envoy Emmanuel Lenain said France was willing to partner on critical projects. It comes at a time when New Delhi is trying to reduce its military dependence on Moscow.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?