Maj Gen C P Singh, (Retd) On 18 Aug 2021, the Supreme Court of India ruled that girls should also be inducted into Armed Forces through the premier defence training institute - National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune. With one stroke of the pen, the Supreme Court has done what crores worth of expenditure on promoting Defence career through catchy advertisements like ‘Do … [Read more...] about Winds of Change: Girls march into NDA
Defence and security
Indian Air Force: Sentinels of the Sky
Maj Gen C P Singh, (Retd) The fourth largest operational Air Force of the world, Indian Air Force ‘Touches the Sky with Glory’ as it celebrates it’s Raising day on 08th Oct 2021. They deserve a 100 gun salute from the 130 crore Indians. Interestingly, IAF has taken their motto “Nabham Sparsham Deeptham” from the eleventh chapter of Shree Bhagvad Gita and always lives up … [Read more...] about Indian Air Force: Sentinels of the Sky
India should recognise the Taliban
Col Alok Mathur, SM ( Veteran) 31 August 2021 is a watershed in the history of Afghanistan when the Taliban is poised to rename the country as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA). The white Taliban flag will replace the traditional Green, Black and Red National flag. The United States (US) President Joe Biden had categorically stated time and again that “ the United … [Read more...] about India should recognise the Taliban
Afghanistan: India needs to remain conscious of security concerns
Hardeep Bedi Afghanistan is, once again, going through a very challenging phase marked by uncertainty. Even as the Government of Afghanistan exudes confidence, there is news of the Taliban gaining ground and power across the country. Reports emanating from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) suggest that the Taliban is, as yet, contained in the southern areas … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: India needs to remain conscious of security concerns
Ladakh: Reporting/analysis of operational situation should be mature and balanced
Jaibans Singh India is grappling with serious confrontation all along its borders with belligerent neighbours - mainly Pakistan and China. Eastern Ladakh witnessed a serious face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in 2020. The Indian Army acquitted itself with distinction while defending the territorial integrity of the Nation. As a result, India emerged as a victor by … [Read more...] about Ladakh: Reporting/analysis of operational situation should be mature and balanced