Col. Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) On the auspicious occasion of summer solstice marking the pinnacle of light and life, at midday on 21 June 2026, the longest day of the year, three indigenously built Naval Vessels were commissioned in to roster of Indian Navy giving a boost to its fleet strength. The new chief of Naval staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan welcomed Prime … [Read more...] about Trident Joins Indian Navy
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SSBN Aridhaman – Vanquisher of Foes
Col Alok Mathur, SM (retd) It was a proud memorable moment for the nation , when SSBN Aridhaman, indigenously built third nuclear powered ballistic missile Submarine was commissioned in to the Indian Navy at Vishakhapatnam Naval base in Andhra Pradesh on Friday 02 April 2026.The induction of new Nuclear powered U Boat will big boost to nuclear triad capability of … [Read more...] about SSBN Aridhaman – Vanquisher of Foes
Remembering the Bravehearts: Honouring the Legacy of Operation PAWAN
Lt Col Manoj K Channan Nations are not built merely through economic progress, technological advancement, or institutional strength. They are sustained by memory, by the collective remembrance of those who stood in harm’s way so others could live in peace. For soldiers and veterans, remembrance is not symbolic. It is a solemn duty, an enduring obligation to honour the … [Read more...] about Remembering the Bravehearts: Honouring the Legacy of Operation PAWAN
Bangladesh Imbroglio: Indian response should be strong and righteous
Jaibans Singh Mob Attacking the Residence of Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh is witnessing what may, in future times, be termed as the monsoon revolution. The army has taken control of the country, yet again, for the 30th time since independence. Sheikh Hasina, the tallest leader of the nascent nation, who has served as prime minister for nearly two decades, has been left … [Read more...] about Bangladesh Imbroglio: Indian response should be strong and righteous
Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Contours of the decision and ramifications for India
Col Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) Afghanistan has been associated with the India since the days of Ramayana and Mahabharata. King Dashrath’s wife Kakeyi was princess of Kakeya Pradesh, that in ancient times, constituted a group of kingdom's in the general area of today's Afghanistan. Kush, the son of Rama, ruled these very north western kingdoms in the lap of the mountains of … [Read more...] about Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Contours of the decision and ramifications for India