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Friday, April 17, 2026
TopicLt. Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane

Topic: Lt. Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane

‘Jo uchit samjho woh karo’—five words that exposed India’s civil-military ambiguity

Rechin La was a tactical success and a strategic warning. It exposed a system where political leaders seek control without defining boundaries, leaving commanders to assume strategic responsibility.

‘This is the status of the book’: Gen Naravane’s 6-word X post amid memoir row

PRHI stated Monday that Naravane’s memoir—quoted by Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha last week—has not been published & warned of legal action against its unauthorised circulation.

Is India ready for Pakistan-China threat? Two-front war would mean defeat: Gen Naravane writes

India is like a boxer facing both Pakistan and China in the ring. New Delhi must prepare to deal with both of them individually.

Scrap L1 concept for procurement, need revolution in bureaucratic affairs, Army chief says

At a seminar by the United Services Institution, Army chief Gen. M.M. Naravane speaks out against procedural lacunae in defence procurement, emphasises need for more agile processes.

Army focuses on bridging capabilities against Pakistan & China, inducts 12 indigenous bridges

The Army Friday inducted first 12, of a total of 110, 10-metre short span bridging systems that will be deployed in the western borders with Pakistan by combat engineers.

Military hospitals could now treat civilians as Rajnath seeks armed forces’ aid in Covid fight

Hospitals run by all 63 Cantonment Boards also asked to accommodate Cantt residents and those from outside approaching them for treatment.

Indian Army chief Naravane holds bilateral defence talks with heads of Bangladesh army, navy

Army chief General M.M. Naravane arrived in Dhaka Thursday on a 5-day visit to further strengthen the ties between Indian and Bangladeshi armed forces.

China realised its habit of creeping forward will not work with India, Army chief says

General M.M. Naravane noted that the disengagement process at Pangong Tso was a 'win-win' for both India and China.

Army chief Naravane visits Rechin La posts facing Chinese troops 200 metres away

The Army chief met the 'Fire and Fury' Corps and undertook a first-hand assessment of the situation along the Line of Actual Control.

What India, Saudi, UAE look to gain from Gen. Naravane trip, a first by an Indian Army chief

General M.M. Naravane will begin a week-long trip to both countries, starting 9 December, in what is considered a sign of growth in India's ties with the Middle East.

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The Delimitation Dilemma—What Southern politicians should be bargaining for

Instead of fighting the inevitable population shift, southern leaders should seek to integrate migrants and preserve their local influence.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.