Jaibans Singh The May, 24 meeting of QUAD leaders at Tokyo for the second person-to-person summit has activated the strategic community worldwide into speculation about the global power play in the region, including the Asian mainland and the Indo-pacific. The main issue that is being contemplated is the possibility of China too being confronted with a two-front threat, as … [Read more...] about India has no room for complacency when dealing with China
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China-Pakistan nexus to confront India can have perilous global consequences
Hardeep Bedi As the summers set in, the security situation on the Indian borders becomes all the more challenging . Even though ceasefire with Pakistan is holding along the Line of Control (LOC) and the International Border (IB), attempts towards infiltration of terrorists, money, weapons, drugs etc into Kashmir are continuing and are expected to gain momentum in the coming … [Read more...] about China-Pakistan nexus to confront India can have perilous global consequences
Northern Command holds Investiture Ceremony, honours gallant & distinguished Indian soldiers
Jaibans Singh Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, AVSM, General Officer Commanding- in-Chief (Army Commander), Northern Command, on 15 March, 2022, presented gallantry awards and distinguished service awards to the gallant Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Rank of the command. Sena Medal, Bar to Sena Medal, Yudh Seva Medal and Vashisht Seva Medal were awarded. The … [Read more...] about Northern Command holds Investiture Ceremony, honours gallant & distinguished Indian soldiers
Security of the Nation is in safe hands of the Indian Army
Jaibans Singh Every year, 15 January, is celebrated as Army Day in India. On this day, the first Indian officer, General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa, took over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army. The nation had every reason to be proud to have an Indian at the helm of its forces. It is customary for the incumbent Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army to … [Read more...] about Security of the Nation is in safe hands of the Indian Army
India needs to forcefully respond to Chinese psychological operations
Jaibans Singh Winters used to be looked upon as a lie-low time along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. In present times, the extreme cold conditions are utilised by China for launching sophisticated information battles and psychological operations. This year the intensity seems to be more than normal. In India there is an All Party Parliamentary Forum for … [Read more...] about India needs to forcefully respond to Chinese psychological operations
Indo-China War 1962: China should shed misplaced euphoria of victory
Jasbir Sarai The French born author and journalist, Claude Arpi, in his article, "Time to change the narrative on 1962 India-China war" carried by The Daily Guardian on 23 August, has made some very interesting observations on the actual fallout of the Indo-China War, 1962. While questioning the narrative of the war having ended with a crushing defeat for India, Arpi … [Read more...] about Indo-China War 1962: China should shed misplaced euphoria of victory
Ladakh: Reporting/analysis of operational situation should be mature and balanced
Jaibans Singh India is grappling with serious confrontation all along its borders with belligerent neighbours - mainly Pakistan and China. Eastern Ladakh witnessed a serious face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in 2020. The Indian Army acquitted itself with distinction while defending the territorial integrity of the Nation. As a result, India emerged as a victor by … [Read more...] about Ladakh: Reporting/analysis of operational situation should be mature and balanced
China’s military build-up in Occupied Tibet & the Indian response
Colonel Alok Mathur (Retired) The South China Morning Post reported on 26 June, 2021 that a rail link between Lhasa and Nyingchi in China Occupied Tibet (COT) is now operational. The first electric high speed train steamed into Nyingchi station from Lhasa after travelling for 3.5 hours at 1030 on 25 June, 2021.The highest speed achieved by the train was 160 kmph. "This dream … [Read more...] about China’s military build-up in Occupied Tibet & the Indian response
China’s military and political chess board against India
Jasbir Sarai The month of May last year (2020) witnessed a belligerent face-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. While tensions had been witnessed for quite some time, it was in early May that China moved in to make India a target of its "wolf warrior-diplomacy." The process started with press statements, harsh articles in its … [Read more...] about China’s military and political chess board against India
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