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Chief of Defence Staff : An imperative for the Indian Armed Forces

July 10, 2022 by Guest Writer Leave a Comment

Lt General Satish Dua The government of India has recently issued a notification regarding appointment of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). According to this notification, the CDS may be appointed from among serving as well as retired three or four star rank officers from all three services — Army, Navy and Air Force — subject to their being less than 62 years of age. This … [Read more...] about Chief of Defence Staff : An imperative for the Indian Armed Forces

Mishandling of Armed Forces can weaken the Nation

April 17, 2020 by Jaibans Singh 1 Comment

Jaibans Singh There was an instance recently where the Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, had allegedly addressed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat as "Shri"  and put down his designation as "Secretary" DMA,  in an official letter to the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Ministry of Defence (MOD).  The first thought that comes to … [Read more...] about Mishandling of Armed Forces can weaken the Nation

Army Chief’s has laid down an honest, transparent Kashmir policy

January 24, 2019 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh The annual press conference of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Indian Army, on the occasion of Army Day, was held on 10, January this year. As was expected, more than 50 percent of the questions related to Kashmir and the situation there. This is a clear indication that the media stays tuned to the Kashmir imbroglio more than anything else. The Army Chief, General … [Read more...] about Army Chief’s has laid down an honest, transparent Kashmir policy

Stone Pelting during encounters: Does it help?

February 5, 2018 by Guest Writer Leave a Comment

 Farooq Wani The recent incident of stone pelting on an army administrative convoy of vehicles, which prompted a response of firing and led to the death of two young boys, has opened a debate on the growing confrontation between the security forces and Kashmiri youth. Since insurgency broke out in the Kashmir Valley in 1990s, mobs have been prudently avoiding direct … [Read more...] about Stone Pelting during encounters: Does it help?

Heed Army Chief’s call to challenge radicalisation in J&K

January 17, 2018 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh “Foot in mouth” is accepted as a common affliction for politicians universally and more so in India. Of late, this affliction seems to be attaining unprecedented heights with the Indian Armed Forces also being subjected to some very ill-informed, obtuse and crude comments by politicians. Recently, a state minister of the Mehbooba Mufti led government of Jammu … [Read more...] about Heed Army Chief’s call to challenge radicalisation in J&K

Circa 2017: A lot achieved but miles to go in Jammu and Kashmir

January 3, 2018 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh 2017 offered a mixed bag for Jammu and Kashmir in both the political and security domain. The state witnessed a modicum of peace and virtual destruction of the terror machinery, due to relentless counter terrorist operation by security forces. The going was, however, not totally smooth as many issues came up, some due to circumstances and others most cleverly … [Read more...] about Circa 2017: A lot achieved but miles to go in Jammu and Kashmir

Army Super-40 initiative provides road map for youth development

June 17, 2017 by Simrit Kahlon Leave a Comment

Dr. Simrit Kahlon Amidst the environment of despondency that has enveloped Kashmir for quite some time now, the recently declared result of the IIT-JEE Advance examination has brought happy tidings. A record nine students of the 2016-17 Super -40 batch being coached under an initiative by the Indian Army have cleared the coveted competitive examination. This is the best … [Read more...] about Army Super-40 initiative provides road map for youth development

Gen. Rawat is right: Law and order cannot be compromised

June 6, 2017 by Jaibans Singh 1 Comment

Jaibans Singh An interview by Army Chief, General Bipin Rawat, to the news agency Press Trust of India (PTI) in the last week of May has caused a lot of ripples. Sadly, many from the media and the burgeoning fraternity of “analysts” have no good words for the honest and forthright remarks that he made in the course of the interview. Two remarks made by the General have … [Read more...] about Gen. Rawat is right: Law and order cannot be compromised

Defeatist operational procedures in Kashmir need to be reversed

February 18, 2017 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh The Army Chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat, in a recent statement said that those attacking security forces during Counter Terrorist (CT) operations will be treated as “anti-nationals” and will face “tough action.” A statement of this nature by the Army Chief should have come a long time back. The difficulty being faced and the avoidable casualties being suffered by … [Read more...] about Defeatist operational procedures in Kashmir need to be reversed

New Chief, New Challenges

December 31, 2016 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh A few years ago, when the UPA government was in power the BJP, in opposition, would often lament that the Congress lacked “strategic culture.”  This was said in context with the sorry state of affairs in the Armed Forces for which the blame was put on the ineffectual Defence Minister, AK Antony. The hasty, opaque, and insensitive manner in which the present NDA … [Read more...] about New Chief, New Challenges

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