Jaibans Singh The fifth round of conflict between India and Pakistan was fought in the heights of Kargil, now a part of the Indian Union Territory of Ladakh. Code named Operation Vijay by India and Operation Al Badr by Pakistan, the war lasted for 83 days from 3 May 1999 to 26 July 1999. The short and intense war ended with a decisive victory for India. The war was … [Read more...] about 25th Anniversary of the Kargil War: Remembrance, Celebration and Introspection
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General Upendra Dwivedi: 30TH COAS of the Indian Army
Col. Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) Clearing all political fog, General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, from the Infantry took over as the 30th Chief of Army staff of the powerful Indian Army on 30 June, 2024 as General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC (29TH Army Chief) from Engineers, superannuated after 40 years of glorious service. General Manoj Pande was due to … [Read more...] about General Upendra Dwivedi: 30TH COAS of the Indian Army
INS Jatayu: India’s New Naval Base
Col Alok Mathur, SM On 6 March 2024, INS Jatayu was commissioned as a new Naval Base of India at Minicoy island in the Lakshadweep chain, by Administrator Praful Patel and Indian Naval Chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar. Minicoy is the southernmost island in Lakshadweep overlooking the archipelago of Maldives. The main for creating this naval base are to strengthen … [Read more...] about INS Jatayu: India’s New Naval Base
Strategic Importance of Lakshadweep
Maj Gen C P Singh Introduction Lakshadweep is a picturesque group of 36 islands, famous for its rich biodiversity, blessed with the hue of natural opulence and surrounded by turquoise water bodies. The word Lakshadweep translates to “one lakh islands” in Malayalam and Sanskrit, though the islands are just one part of the archipelago of no more than a hundred … [Read more...] about Strategic Importance of Lakshadweep
10 War Lessons from Ramayan
10 War Lessons one can learn from the Indian epic tale of Ramayana ‘Bhagwan Shree Ram was the Epitome of Military Leadership’ Introduction The whole of ‘Bharat’ and Sanatan followers all across the globe are chanting “Jai Shree Ram” as we are approaching the consecration of Bhagwan Shree Ram at Ayodhya, on 22 Jan 2023. Shree Ram has been an ideal incarnation of … [Read more...] about 10 War Lessons from Ramayan