https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2538764/Kolkata-The-Statesman/04TH-FEBRUARY-2020#page/7 Finding innovative ways of managing defence budget 04 Feb 2020 The defence budget has been announced. It is not what the armed forces demanded, nor will it ever be. There is a modest increase of 9% from the previous year, of which 10% is for capital and 4% for revenue. The national pie remains limited, demand for its share […]
http://epaper.dailyexcelsior.com/?id=MTAwODAy Of terrorism, protests and politics 29 Jan 2020 Is the present trend of terrorism in the valley and protests across the country pushing religion versus religion, breaking the secular fabric of the nation? Are those backing protests doing it to defend the national constitution or seeking regaining political space, ignoring the well-being of the country? Is there a need […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2527975/Kolkata-The-Statesman/28TH-JANUARY-2020#page/7/2 The army versus others 28 Jan 2020 In recent times, there has been an increase in differences between the army, IPS and IAS organizations on flimsy grounds, more from jealousy than logic. This displays a bias which should never occur as the army and its allied forces remain committed to national security, despite every form of internal political pressure. […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=238 Pakistan and US expectations are contrasting CENJOWS 27 Jan 2020 Last week there were two major events connecting Pak and the US. The first was an interaction between Donald Trump and Imran Khan on the side lines of World Economic Forum meeting at Davos, and the second was a visit to Pakistan by the US Acting Secretary of State […]
MoD silence is adding to confusion MoD silence is adding to confusion 22 Jan 2020 Since the announcement of the appointment of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) there has been a debate on whether the government has given considerable thought before issuing orders for General Bipin Rawat to assume the mantle of CDS. […]
Infantrymen: The guys without whom wars cannot be won- Salute the soldier Jan 2020 Ernest Pyle, a Pulitzer prize winning American Journalist and war correspondent wrote, ‘I love the infantry because they are the underdogs. They are the mud, rain, forest and wind boys. They have no comforts, and they even learn to live without the necessities. And in the […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2518716/Kolkata-The-Statesman/21ST-JANUARY-2020#page/7/2 Spare a thought for the soldier 21 Jan 2020 Army day has concluded, Republic Day is around the bend. The nation’s heart will swell with pride when army contingents, in their splendid attire, march down Raj Path in unison on Republic Day. There would be pin drop silence and tears would swell in the eyes of the nation, when […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=237 Indo-China relations will be influenced by Pak CENJOWS 20 Jan 2020 China attempted to raise the issue of Kashmir under the heading of ‘Any other Business’ in the UNSC meet last week. It was met with resistance from other permanent members of the UNSC and ended without a whimper. The Indian foreign office commented, ‘China should seriously reflect on […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/cds-appointment-is-revolutionizing-defense-sector CDS and DMA (English version) Rakshak News 16 Jan 2020 At the end of December last year, the government announced that General Bipin Rawat would be the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). It also announced the creation of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) within the Ministry of Defence (MoD), which would be headed by him. The DMA […]
Kashmir back in the limelight Kashmir back in the limelight 15 Jan 2020 The Indian government’s decision to take fifteen envoys to Kashmir, led by the US Ambassador to India, Kenneth Juster, has again brought Kashmir into focus. Earlier the government had permitted 23 EU Members of Parliament to visit Kashmir. European Union envoys would be taken subsequently, as they […]