Jaibans Singh The Agnipath Scheme was launched by the Armed Forces of India in June, 2022. It constituted a departure from the previous practices followed by the Indian Armed Forces for recruitment of the Other Rank (non-commissioned) category. In simpler words, it laid out a new policy for the recruitment of enlisted soldiers in the army. The officer cadre remains … [Read more...] about The Agnipath Scheme: A step in the right direction
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General Upendra Dwivedi: 30TH COAS of the Indian Army
Col. Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) Clearing all political fog, General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, from the Infantry took over as the 30th Chief of Army staff of the powerful Indian Army on 30 June, 2024 as General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC (29TH Army Chief) from Engineers, superannuated after 40 years of glorious service. General Manoj Pande was due to … [Read more...] about General Upendra Dwivedi: 30TH COAS of the Indian Army
COVID crisis: China’s behaviour towards India is a big disappointment
Hardeep Bedi “China is ready to strengthen anti-epidemic cooperation with India and provide support and assistance to India. I am confident that under the leadership of the Indian government, the people of India will be able to overcome the epidemic,” said President Xi Jinping of China in early May. There is talk of tonnes of medical supplies, thousands of ventilators, liquid … [Read more...] about COVID crisis: China’s behaviour towards India is a big disappointment
COVID 19: Kashmir is most vulnerable to spread from Pakistan and Iran
Dr. Simrit Kahlon As the world grapples with the spread of COVID 19, the possibility of a rapid spread in South Asia from Pakistan and Iran, where Chinese influence is more pronounced, is causing great concern. China has a growing influence and presence in Iran. It is the largest buyer of Iranian oil after US President Donald Trump re-imposed sanctions on sale … [Read more...] about COVID 19: Kashmir is most vulnerable to spread from Pakistan and Iran
The final nail in the coffin of Pakistani manipulations in J&K
Jaibans Singh Network and landline connections in Jammu and Kashmir, that have remained restricted in parts since 05 August this year, have been restored in full. All post paid mobile services are functional now. Since most people in the state have post-paid connections, it implies that telephonic connectivity stands restored. It is reiterated that on August, 05, … [Read more...] about The final nail in the coffin of Pakistani manipulations in J&K