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TopicIndian troops

Topic: Indian troops

SubscriberWrites: Hope Agni veers are not India’s waffen SS Troops—A Geopolitical Perspective

The Indian Army has been facing shortage of human resources and another face of the mirror is the new entrants in the army are Agni veers.

Photos taken, GPS logging done, India wraps up first set of patrols in Depsang Plains

Indian troops had on 5 November carried out patrol to PP 10, and since then have covered PP 11, 11A, 12, and 13 in Ladakh's Depsang Plains.

Indian troops start patrolling in Demchok after disengagement with China

Ladakh: Following disengagement between India and China, Indian troops started patrolling the Demchok sector in eastern Ladakh on Friday. This development comes after India and...

Indian troops deploy to Seychelles for Joint Military Exercise

According to the Indian Army, the exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability in sub-conventional operations in semi-urban environments.

India & Maldives hold 3rd core group meeting to review replacement of Indian military personnel

The 2 sides discussed deputation of Indian technical personnel to Maldives for continued operation of Indian aviation platforms, and expediting ongoing development projects.

Roads, bridges, food, habitat — how Army is boosting infra to sustain more troops in Ladakh

Logistics-related expenditure last year alone had seen around 46 per cent jump from the allocated amount for 2020-2021 for the entire northern command area.

Army to raise 3 new battalions with 3,000 troops, under Sikh, Kumaon, J&K regiments

Army says move to raise 3 battalions part of ongoing reorganisation plan. Currently, there are over 400 infantry battalions in the Army.

‘Siachen-like’ logistics planning key to ensure Indian soldiers at LAC get all they require

Central security agencies carried out a review and assessment of the state of logistical affairs in late August and early September, and pointed out several shortcomings.

PM Modi reaches Kashmir, will celebrate Diwali with Indian Army troops guarding LoC

PM’s visit coincides with Infantry Day celebrations to mark the arrival of Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 to push back Pakistan-supported intruders.

Indian troops surfing into Maldives will serve no purpose

India can’t forget that Nasheed first opened the gate for China. New Delhi musn't repeat the mistake of 2013, when it rushed in to legitimise Abdulla Yameen

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Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

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.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.