Defenceinfo Bureau Report Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has stated that China is "far ahead" in its military strength but India is catching up with its limited resources. "The Chinese are far ahead of us. They are building a blue water navy also. Aircraft carriers - they are acquiring," said Manmohan Singh in his recently held media interaction with a group of editors. With … [Read more...] about China ‘far ahead” in military strength : PM
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India worried about Pak nuclear arsenal : Antony
Bureau Report The Union Defence Minister, AK Antony, has stated that India is worried about Pakistan’s nuclear weapons falling into the hands of militants and terrorists. “Our only worry about Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is that there is always a danger and threat of the weapons going into the hands of militants and terrorists,” he said. The comment comes in the wake of a … [Read more...] about India worried about Pak nuclear arsenal : Antony
Siachen demilitarisation : A distant goal
Jaibans Singh India and Pakistan today failed to agree on the modalities for demilitarisation of Siachen. At the end of the 12th Defence Secretary level talks, the two sides issued a joint statement which “welcomed” the ongoing process and stated that the discussions were held in a very frank and cordial atmosphere. The joint statement adds that both countries have agreed to … [Read more...] about Siachen demilitarisation : A distant goal
Human rights activism : A noble pursuit or a platform for propaganda
Jasbir Sarai Gautam Navlakha is said to be a journalist and a human rights activist. He was in the news recently due to his detention in Srinagar under Section 144 of the criminal procedure code (CrPC) on the grounds that his presence would disturb the peace in the region. Gautam Navlakha is the convener of some fringe establishment called the “International Tribunal on Human … [Read more...] about Human rights activism : A noble pursuit or a platform for propaganda
The evolving security challenge and India’s response
S Ranjan There is growing speculation about the manner in which the security situation in South Asia, especially the Af-Pak region, will evolve now that the killing of bin Laden has been absorbed as a reality. There are many voices baying for Pakistan’s blood. In the US there is a growing feeling that the honeymoon with Pakistan is over and the government should be looking for … [Read more...] about The evolving security challenge and India’s response