by Prabhakar Gupta Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has recently remarked at a press conference that India should be prepared to deal with the new Chinese “assertiveness”. While doing so he was probably referring to the Chinese `String of Pearls’ policy, which security experts feel, could choke India in the near future. One would not want to accuse the Prime minister of being … [Read more...] about China’s `String of Pearls’ policy is ready to engulf India
French Army Chief on a visit to India
General Elrick Irastorza, Chief of the French Army was in India for two days on the invitation of the Chief of the Indian Army General VK Singh who had visited France in March 2009. Two decades back, the General has had a memorable association with Indian Troops, while on deployment with the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC). France and India share … [Read more...] about French Army Chief on a visit to India
Pakistan must put its own house in order : Expert
Pakistan must put its own house in order before blaming neighbouring India and Afghanistan for the rise of the menace of terrorism in country, a top Pakistani counter-terrorism expert said today. Addressing a seminar on the ''challenges of counter-terrorism in Pakistan,'' Dr Moonis Ahmar of the University of Karachi said here that the internal threat in the country was growing, … [Read more...] about Pakistan must put its own house in order : Expert
J&K Governor stress enhanced vigil
JAMMU: The Governor, N.N Vohra, said that though there has been an improvement in the overall security situation in the State, a strict vigil must continue to be enforced all along our frontiers and all attempts at infiltration must be neutralised. After hoisting the Tricolour at the State level function on the occasion of the 62nd Republic Day, at Maulana Azad Stadium, on … [Read more...] about J&K Governor stress enhanced vigil
Lal Chowk bounces back to normal
A day after curfew-like restrictions, life in Srinagar and other towns of Kashmir Valley bounced back to normal Thursday. City centre Lal Chowk, which had been tense over plans to unfurl the national flag there, was its bustling self. Markets opened early despite the morning winter chill as transport plied normally to ferry officegoers and businessmen to their places of work. … [Read more...] about Lal Chowk bounces back to normal