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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
TopicRetired army officers

Topic: Retired army officers

Govt sets ball rolling to appoint new Chief of Defence Staff, retired officers now eligible

New rules allow serving and retired officers of 3-star rank & above to be eligible for appointment to top post. Age limit set at 62.

J&K govt identifies land for Kashmir’s first Sainik colony to house Valley’s ex-servicemen

Twenty-five acre grazing land has been identified in Budgam and its transfer will take place after completion of all the bureaucratic processes.

SP Sinha Kashmir rape comment: Is it time for strict code of conduct for military veterans?

During a TV debate on Kashmiri Pandit exodus, retired Major General S.P. Sinha asked for ‘rape in return for rape’ to avenge atrocities.

Army HQ wants code of conduct for retired personnel, veterans say ‘silly’ idea

There have been instances when retired officers' behaviour, especially on social media, has resulted in negative publicity for the forces.

On Camera

India needs a National Jobs Mission, not just skilling

Training millions of young people without commensurate opportunities risks producing not more employed youth, but more skilled unemployed.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Op Sindoor lesson: IAF chief bats for joint planning & coordination centre in Delhi, not theaterisation

Contrary to claims regarding implementation of theaterisation, ThePrint first reported on 17 June 2021 that it will be delayed. Now, ACM Singh bats for different structure.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.