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Topic: Siachen

Army Chief Naravane makes maiden trip to Siachen, will do aerial recce of LoC, LAC tomorrow

Army officers say such visits act as morale booster for troops who brave extreme challenges due to harsh weather, high-altitude conditions, difficult terrain.

74 deaths in 3 years puts spotlight back on avalanche danger for Indian Army

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament that 16 Army personnel were killed until 1 December this year. On 4 December, four others were killed.

Siachen area, world’s highest battlefield, now open to tourists: Rajnath Singh

In a bid to boost tourism in Ladakh, the govt is opening the area from Siachen base camp to Kumar Post to show people the "tough work" done by the Army.

In massive Siachen clean-up, Army plans to rid glacier of 100 tonnes of trash a year

The biggest challenge in cleaning up Siachen has been the height of the glacier, which ranges between 18,000 and 21,000 feet.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh visits Siachen, reviews security preparedness

On day 3 as defence minister, Rajnath Singh was in Siachen to pay tribute to the soldiers and met with top military commanders of the area.

When a spy story from India-US mission during the Cold War spooked an IAF pilot

IAF pilots flying sorties over Khardung La in late 1970s were told by their supervisors to watch out for some antennae.

Defence procurements delayed because files get ‘stuck in orbit’: George Fernandes in 2003

As Defence Minister, George Fernandes had also passed an order making it mandatory for ministry officials to spend a week in Siachen before making decisions.

George Fernandes never interfered in defence acquisition or promotion plans

George Fernandes was a proud Indian, a fine diplomat and a charming host.

George Fernandes ordered India’s most effective surgical strike till date

George Fernandes took to the job of the defence minister with gusto and a purpose that left a lasting impact. 

BRO removes major bottleneck in Leh, constructs bridge leading to Siachen base camp

The bridge constructed on Khalsar-Sasoma road will increase the movement of both tourist and military traffic. 

On Camera

India’s IT firms must reduce dependence on North America, think long term

India’s IT services companies are not holding firms. They should focus on creating long-term value for shareholders instead of returning cash to keep share values up.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

60 yrs on, veterans recall lessons from 1965 India-Pakistan war. ‘Equipment alone doesn’t win battles’

A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.