Topic: Wars
For future wars, World War 2 army divisions won’t cut it. It’s time for a ‘revolution’
Integrated battle groups have helped the Army optimise its size and make itself more agile. Now it's time to boost our national security with reforms.
1962, IPKF to Balakot, Ladakh – India’s record in writing factual military history is poor
The manner in which the Modi govt and military have recorded the surgical strikes, Balakot airstrikes and Ladakh crisis has ensured that no authentic account will be written for posterity.
Under new policy, India could declassify military operations within 25 years unlike earlier
The new policy, formulated Saturday, mandates constitution of a committee headed by defence ministry's joint secretary and comprising representatives of Services among others.
Boris Johnson should know destroying parliaments has led to war
Boris’ act of suspending UK's parliament brings back memories of European history of the 1930s.
War and relative peace
Could it be that one reason our societies have not learnt to enjoy peace and security is the shyness with which we approach our military past.
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Quran says no one can limit others’ freedom. Udaipur killing violates Islam’s golden rule
Throughout history, Islamic scholars have uniformly agreed that respecting and obeying the law of the land is an essential aspect of faith.
RBI intervenes with multi-pronged strategy in battle against rupee fall
The Reserve Bank’s challenges include crashes in forward dollar premiums to rising open interest in futures that adds to pressure on the currency.
Defence
At 1st Maritime Security Group meet, NSA chief Doval stresses on coordination among stakeholders
Meeting chaired by Vice Admiral (retd) G. Ashok Kumar, India’s 1st national maritime security coordinator. ‘Crucial policy issues’ such as ‘blue economy initiative’ also discussed.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.