Lt General PS Mehta (veteran) Despite the outwardly mask of "student protest," the current political crisis in Bangladesh is driven, in large part, by the cunning political conspiracy of the powerful South Asian Islamist ideology of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). Its intention goes beyond the limited objective of dislodging the democratic government of Sheikh Hasina Wajid to … [Read more...] about Jamaat-e-Islami tried to destroy Kashmir; it is now destroying Bangladesh.
Defence and security
The Agnipath Scheme: A step in the right direction
Jaibans Singh The Agnipath Scheme was launched by the Armed Forces of India in June, 2022. It constituted a departure from the previous practices followed by the Indian Armed Forces for recruitment of the Other Rank (non-commissioned) category. In simpler words, it laid out a new policy for the recruitment of enlisted soldiers in the army. The officer cadre remains … [Read more...] about The Agnipath Scheme: A step in the right direction
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