Topic: Lt. Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane
Army Chief Naravane makes maiden trip to Siachen, will do aerial recce of LoC, LAC tomorrow
Army officers say such visits act as morale booster for troops who brave extreme challenges due to harsh weather, high-altitude conditions, difficult terrain.
CDS & 3 chiefs must speak in cryptic military language and not get provoked by Indian media
Army chief Gen Naravane’s first media interview created a controversy over his Pakistan-related remarks. But there’s a way to avoid it in future.
Army chief Naravane must hold back on China border issue till Tibet is settled
Even though there is no immediate threat on India's northern front, new Army chief Naravane's statement can't be dismissed as simply 'taking over office' speech.
Army needs to be more professional & not get carried away by ceremonials: Chief Naravane
New Chief of Army Staff Gen. M.M. Naravane says chiefs of all three armed forces ‘feel strongly that ceremonials and pomp are meant only for special occasions’.
Army Chief Gen Naravane says his force will be firm, but not aggressive, with China
New Chief of Army Staff Gen M.M. Naravane says Balakot strike has sent a message to Pakistan that it cannot operate against India with impunity.
New Army chief Naravane must mend ties with veterans & stop politicisation of forces
Like Gen Rawat, new Army chief Gen Naravane also bats on a straight wicket. But there are a lot of fractures he must mend first.
Pakistan rejects Army chief’s right to preemptively strike remark, calls it irresponsible
The Pakistan Foreign Office said there should be no doubt about Pakistan's resolve and readiness to thwart any aggressive Indian move, inside its territory or PoK.
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India needs to pay more attention to China border, says new Army chief Naravane
General M.M. Naravane said continuing peace along the India-China border will pave the way for a solution on the border issue, and said the Army will be prepared for any challenge.
India has right to preemptively strike at sources of terror, says new Army chief Naravane
Lt Gen Naravane, who took charge as the new Army chief Tuesday, said the Pakistan Army's all-out efforts to deflect attention from state-sponsored terrorism has been a failure.
Time to expand America’s footprint in India. A new consulate will be a good start
On the heels of the US and China closing consulates in each other’s country, the symbolism alone would be particularly significant.
Disney slashes 28,000 workers in one of biggest layoffs of Covid era
The belt-tightening move affects Disney's theme-park, cruise-line and retail businesses, and includes executives and salaried employees.
Defence
Army says ‘poor quality’ Ordnance Board ammo, mines have cost India Rs 960 crore since 2014
Pointing out these shortcomings in an internal assessment, the Army has thrown its weight behind government plans to corporatise the OFB to make it more efficient.
Partners dispensable in Modi-Shah construct if they do not bring additional votes
In the Modi-Shah construct, if partners do not bring additional votes, they are dispensable. However old or loyal, either they become supplicants, or die.