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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicSepoy Chandu Chavan

Topic: Sepoy Chandu Chavan

Soldier Chandu Chavan alleges harassment, quits, Army denies charge

Chandu Chavan crossed the LoC in 2016 and spent 4 months in Pakistani captivity, was court-martialled on his return, and sentenced to 89 days in prison.

Indian Army soldier captured by Pakistan sees himself as much a hero as IAF’s Abhinandan

Sepoy Chandu Chavan spent nearly 4 months in Pakistani captivity in 2016 but laments it wasn’t considered an act of courage & patriotism like Abhinandan’s.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.