Jaibans Singh The service record of the Chief of the Indian Army, General VK Singh, has two different dates of birth (DOB) recorded in two different departments that are required to maintain such records. The Military Secretary (MS) Branch, which deals with the postings, promotions and career management of Army officers has recorded his DOB as 10 May 1950, whereas, the … [Read more...] about No controversy exists in the issue of Army Chiefs age
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Joke of the day : Pakistan says Indian Army is indisciplined
Jaibans Singh Going through Pakistani newspapers is a painful experience. Loot, rape, bomb blasts, militant actions and such like disturbing activities are covered under a thin sheen of lies and deceit. The newspapers talk of governance where there is none, development where there is none, tall claims of the Army’s victories against militants where there are none and worst of … [Read more...] about Joke of the day : Pakistan says Indian Army is indisciplined
The Army’s Move into Chattisgarh : A step in the right direction
By Prabhakar Gupta The central government, after much speculation, media postulations and tough talk over the last one year, seems to be ready to crack the whip on the Maoists in the country’s worst affected Central Indian Region of Chattisgarh. As per reports, the Army is poised to set up a Counter Insurgency Training School in Narayanpur district, along the edges of … [Read more...] about The Army’s Move into Chattisgarh : A step in the right direction
The Indian Soldier : An epitome of courage and fortitude
The Nation is geared up to celebrate Army Day on January, 15, 2011. It was on this historic day in 1949 that the Indian Army divested the control of the British with Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) K. M. Cariappa taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from Sir Francis Butcher, the last British commander. The intervening period has witnessed the … [Read more...] about The Indian Soldier : An epitome of courage and fortitude