http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/imran-caught-in-prime-minister-modis-trap Imran caught in Modi’s trap (English version) Rakshak News 28 Aug 19 Prior to the 2019 Indian elections, Imran Khan had stated in an interview that if Modi comes to power, there are chances of talks and peace. This, despite Modi having rebuffed him throughout his first tenure, when he not only ignored Pak’s calls for talks, but also […]
Privatizing defence production Privatizing defence production 28 Aug 19 The firing accident at the School of Artillery, last week, where an artillery shell exploded in the barrel of a gun and caused injuries to soldiers undergoing training, is the latest in such accidents as a result of ammunition produced by ordnance factories. In 2009, post a near similar accident, which […]
Foreign Policy and National Security Foreign policy and national security Bharat Shakti 27 Aug 19 For any nation, foreign policy and national security go hand in glove. Both are aimed at enhancing national interest. National interests, apart from being enduring, also have a geographical content, hence vary nation to nation. The task of any government in power is to employ […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2302233/Kolkata-The-Statesman/27TH-AUGUST-2019#page/7 Exporting terrorism will be Pakistan’s weapon 27 Aug 19 Imran Khan stated in the US towards the end of his visit, ‘Until we came into power, the governments did not have the political will, because when you talk about militant groups, we still have about 30,000-40,000 armed people who have been trained and fought in some part of Afghanistan […]
http://www.rakshaknews.com/vishesh/announcement-of-appointment-of-cds-creates-new-possibilities Appointment of CDS (English version) Rakshak News 21 Aug 19 The Prime Minister announced from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, that as part of military reforms the government would appointment a Chief of Defence staff (CDS). Multiple views flowed, most with high expectations. Many are likely to be disappointed as on multiple occasions, announcements have […]
Pak is doomed to fail Pak is doomed to fail 21 Aug 19 Two speeches on near similar Independence Day’s displayed the stark contrast in vision between India and Pakistan. Imran Khan, whose speeches must have been dictated by his army chief only harped on Kashmir, India and hatred. He dedicated his speech to Indian actions in Kashmir and included […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2292585/Kolkata-The-Statesman/20TH-AUGUST-2019#page/7/2 Deciphering China’s actions 20 Aug 19 Post the abolition of Article 370, Qureshi, the Pak foreign minister, dashed to China desperate for their support on Indian actions. China had already commented on the changed status of Ladakh, to which it was countered, stating that actions taken by India were internal and there were no additional claims on the boundary […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=203 National power dominates relationships CENJOWS 19 Aug 19 International support to India and the reverse to Pakistan, post the abolition of Article 370 and amalgamation of J and K into India proved India’s standing in the global environment. The present government employed its full first term to project the role and power of India as also its contribution in […]
Putting Self Before Nation – Ordnance Factory Unions Mull 30 Days Strike Pushing self before nation- ordnance factory unions mull 30 day strike News4masses.com 18 Aug 19 The three unions of the 41 ordnance factories, functioning under the Ordnance Factories Board (OFB) located in Kolkata have announced a month’s strike commencing on 20th Aug to project their disapproval to orders […]
Article 370 gone, winning hearts essential Article 370 gone, winning hearts essential 18 Aug 19 Article 370 is now history. Despite all the crying and howling by Pak, nothing will change. Imran worked overtime seeking to call international leaders for support. Most responses were muted and neutral. China, their trusted ally was also neutral. It cannot anger India as it […]