Mehtab Karan Singh The speed and confidence with which Prime Minister Narendra Modi moved to engage Iran once economic sanctions imposed on the country were lifted speaks volumes about the dynamism in India’s foreign policy under the NDA government. Surmounting complex diplomatic, political and economic challenges, a tripartite agreement between India, Iran and Afghanistan to … [Read more...] about Chabahar: Deal done but miles to go for India
Defence and security
Disparity in grants for gallantry award winning soldiers should be removed
Dr. Simrit Kahlon On Independence Day, 15 August 2015, the President of India, on behalf of the citizens of the country and in accordance with tradition, acknowledged the contribution of the armed forces of the nation and bestowed its deserving soldiers with gallantry and distinguished service awards. The awarded of two Kirti Chakra, five Saurya Chakra and 50 Sena Medals, … [Read more...] about Disparity in grants for gallantry award winning soldiers should be removed
Counter terrorist operations: The pressure should be maintained
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The efforts of a few forces inimical to the interest of the people of Kashmir led to a situation of turmoil in the Kashmir Valley recently. The issues at NIT and the Handwara incident were stage managed, engineered and exploited by such vested interests to cause disruption and dissension within the region. Security forces were particularly targeted in these … [Read more...] about Counter terrorist operations: The pressure should be maintained
Central pay commission leaves disabled soldiers in the lurch
Brig. (Retired) Atul Nagpal The armed forces are upset with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) for relying upon inadequate and selective data to arrive at inaccurate and skewed analysis on the issue of disability pension for its personnel. Defence forces had sought removal of the Neither Attributable Nor Aggravated (NANA) clause applicable to its personnel. On the basis of … [Read more...] about Central pay commission leaves disabled soldiers in the lurch
When martial races demand OBC status warning bells must ring
Jaibans Singh The nation was recently seized with the turmoil in Haryana due to an agitation by the Jat community of the state. The agitation took a violent turn to an unprecedented level. There was a tremendous loss of both life and property. The Jat community is demanding Other Backward Class (OBC) status and is frustrated enough to destroy its own state in pursuance of … [Read more...] about When martial races demand OBC status warning bells must ring