Vikas Khanna A new era has begun in the Indo-US relations following a landmark visit of U.S. President Barack Obama. He along with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has injected a new vitality to the roller-coaster relationship between the two largest democracies which had hit a rough patch in the last few years. The visit was not only rich in symbolism but historic in … [Read more...] about Obama visit: Rich in symbolism, high on substance
Defence and security
It is not for the soldier to demand; it is for the nation to provide
Jaibans Singh The country has just celebrated its 66th Republic Day. The ceremony is all about generating a feeling of nationalism. The President, as supreme commander, reviews the Armed Forces and gives the nation an assurance of their ability to defend the Nation. The forces, in turn, reiterate their loyalty to the elected government and their supreme commander. The most … [Read more...] about It is not for the soldier to demand; it is for the nation to provide
Zen Technologies & Rockwell Collins to unveil collaborative effort at Aero India 2015
Defenceinfo Bureau Report Aero India, 2015, is scheduled to be held at the Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, from February 18-22, 2015. This year's show will make a strong pitch for the BJP governments ‘Make in India' campaign. It is likely to witness a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Zen Technologies & Rockwell Collins have announced their plans to display an … [Read more...] about Zen Technologies & Rockwell Collins to unveil collaborative effort at Aero India 2015
Pakistan sponsored terror: India must prepare for a long haul
Jasmine Brar An All Party Conference (APC) has recently been held at Islamabad, Pakistan, to formulate a National Action Plan (NAP) against terrorism. PM Nawaz Sharif has hailed this as historic solidarity among the political parties to challenge a national security threat. Even as the meeting was going on, terror mongers in Pakistan were busy initiating a maritime terror … [Read more...] about Pakistan sponsored terror: India must prepare for a long haul
Defense policy: Preparing for the unknown
Jaibans Singh Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first address to the combined commander’s conference went beyond the inane utterances that one has got used to in the last few years. Mostly, such meetings were addressed by reading out of a scripted message prepared by the Ministry of Defence. The proceedings used to be low in inspiration as well as aspiration; one would end up … [Read more...] about Defense policy: Preparing for the unknown