Vikas Khanna Last two days, two terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. And more to follow! The attacks, which come after a lull of about three months, should ring alarm bells to the authorities in the state, particularly Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, who has been championing the cause of withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA. One can understand … [Read more...] about Why Mufti is in a hurry to withdraw AFSPA?
Defence and security
J&K: Security holds precedence over all else
Jaibans Singh The terrorist attack at Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, on March, 19, has left in its wake four innocent dead, four destroyed families and lots of pain and suffering. The death of the two terrorists was inevitable and is inconsequential. In view of their the unholy path that they had chosen they are better off dead than alive, human lives wasted in pursuit of a warped … [Read more...] about J&K: Security holds precedence over all else
Obama visit: Rich in symbolism, high on substance
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
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