The logic behind protecting the accused Armymen may never be known as RTI requests on past decisions have been turned down on grounds of national security. But such lack of transparency fuels doubts of cover-ups.
If there were embedded sources in Nagaland, where a botched Army operation killed 13 villagers, enhanced accuracy of information would have ensured reduced damage.
The reporting was so circumspect that only Republic TV and India TV were willing to go even so far as to reveal that CDS Rawat was in hospital, at around 3pm.
Despite the Nagaland Peace Accord signed in the presence of PM Narendra Modi, AFSPA continues to exist. And we call ourselves mother of all democracies.
Hyundai was never scared of rivals overtaking them last year. But in 2027, the mythical ‘Creta Killer’ may finally emerge. Or it could continue to remain a myth.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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