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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Indian Right and Liberals all accepted the British conception of Hindu, Muslim and British India and the country's eventual decline. What they disagreed on was its cause.
While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.
The Government of India has requested to buy up to 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles too. Excalibur artillery munition was used in Op Sindoor against Pakistan.
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
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