The 2+ 2 dialogue between the US and India is scheduled for 6th Sep. While in every manner, it indicates the growing relationship between the two countries, there are differences on multiple points. For the US, India is the strategic partner they seek in Asia, a nation which can stand on its own against China and a democracy with shared […]
The latest news from China is its moving large numbers of Uyghur Moslems from the Xinjiang province into re-education centres. The matter was even discussed in the UN committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In this hearing the Germany based World Uyghur Congress (WUC) stated that they estimated over one million Uyghurs being held in China in political indoctrination camps. […]
The presence of Navjot Singh Sidhu at the swearing in of Imran Khan and his hugging the Pak army chief brought forth a barrage of criticism. On return he began advocating peace, taking a cue from Imran and General Bajwa. He appeared to convey a message from Pak. The Chinese foreign office recently stated that it is willing to contribute […]
The Indian army’s organization structure has remained unchanged since Independence. It has continued to follow the Command, Corps, Division and Brigade model. Its training pamphlets mention that the Division is the basic fighting formation. There has been no change in its organization structure despite changes in almost everything, equipment profile, technology, communications, mobility, nuclear warfare, concept of operations etc. In […]
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Review the intake process to reduce shortfall levels in the armed forces CENJOWS 06 Aug 18 In a reply to a question raised in parliament, the government stated that the army faces a shortfall of 7,298 officers. The statement read, ‘As on 01 Jan 2018, the authorised strength of the army was 49,933 but it has 42, 635’. This shortfall […]
The Chinese defence minister, Wei Fenghe, is visiting India along with a delegation comprising of 25 members including a host of generals this week. This is his third visit abroad since assuming his appointment, the first two being to Russia and Belarus. His arrival follows the visit by Lt General Liu Xiaowu, the deputy commander of the western theatre command […]
Enhancing confidence between India and China (English version) Rakshak news 22 Aug 18 The Chinese defence minister, Wei Fenghe, is visiting India along with a delegation comprising of 25 members including a host of generals this week. This is his third visit abroad since assuming his appointment, the first two being to Russia and Belarus. His arrival follows the visit […]
Government mustn’t abandon the soldier The Statesman 21 Aug 18 Recent reports have stated that over 350 officers and men of the army, have approached the supreme court together to challenge the way one of its benches has begun pressurizing the CBI to speed up its investigation of the alleged Manipur extra-judicial encounters filed by the Extra Judicial Execution Victim […]
Once the appointment of Imran Khan as the PM of Pak was confirmed, Modi called and congratulated him. As per the statement released by the Indian government, Modi expressed hope that democracy will take deeper roots within Pak. He also reiterated his vision of peace and development in the entire neighbourhood. In contrast the Pak statement added that Imran stated […]