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Topic: Siachen

Nb Sub Chunni Lal is first Indian soldier to win all 3—Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra & Sena Medal

Lt Gen Satish Dua's 'Bravest of the Brave' is a first-hand account that captures the emotional and moral strength behind Naib Subedar Chunni Lal's life and legacy.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Maharashtra CM announces Rs 10 lakh assitance to kin of Agniveer who died in Siachen glacier

Shinde expressed condolences to the family over the death of Agniveer Akshay Laxman Gawate, who hailed from Buldhana district of Maharashtra.

Hero of ‘Operation Rajiv’ — Param Vir Chakra recipient Capt Bana Singh joins Bharat Jodo Yatra

Capt Singh, who joined Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, was awarded highest wartime gallantry medal for bravery during 1987 recapture of strategic height in Siachen.

IAF gets indigenous Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachand’ after 23-yr journey that began after Kargil

Manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, it is the first attack helicopter that can operate in Siachen. Of the 15 sanctioned, 10 will go to Indian Air Force, 5 to Indian Army.

Siachen dispute needs India and Pakistan to revisit Karachi Ceasefire Agreement

Signed on this day 73 years ago, Karachi Ceasefire Agreement is the only legal document that deals with the region beyond NJ9842, the last demarcated point of LoC.

Quaid Post to Bana Top: How the Indian Army took back a critical post in Siachen 35 years ago

On 29 May, 1987, the 8th Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry lost 11 soldiers in trying to take back a critical post in Siachen, but ensured it captured that crucial peak near Bilafond La.

‘Siachen-like’ logistics planning key to ensure Indian soldiers at LAC get all they require

Central security agencies carried out a review and assessment of the state of logistical affairs in late August and early September, and pointed out several shortcomings.

India can’t afford to be defensive against China like it has been with Pakistan on terror

Avoiding war with China will cost Delhi in long run. Beijing’s LAC aggression will return.

Has CAG Siachen report exposed Modi govt’s muscular national security pitch as hollow?

The CAG has flagged acute shortage and inadequate reserve of equipment and rations for Army troops in high-altitude areas of Siachen, Ladakh and Doklam.

On Camera

Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.