Maj Gen C P Singh (Retd) India celebrates Vijay Diwas on 16 Dec to commemorate 51 years of Victory in Bangladesh. Last month, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh was on a day’s visit to the India-China border in Eastern Ladakh. This was his second visit during a span of a few weeks. He made a specific mention of the part of the State of Jammu and Kashmir under … [Read more...] about Mission POK: India scares Pakistan
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Defence Technology and Test Centre: A New Initiative of DRDO
Col Alok Mathur, SM ( Veteran) Raksha Mantri(RM) Shri Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of “ Defence Technology and Test Centre (DTTC)" and ”Brahmos Manufacturing Centre (BMC)" on 26 December, 2021 at a grand ceremony in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh( UP), in the presence of Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath, along with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Kamal … [Read more...] about Defence Technology and Test Centre: A New Initiative of DRDO
Rezang La war memorial: Testimony to the courage & grit of Indian Army
Jaibans Singh On 18 November 1962, a small, courageous group of Indian soldiers stood rock solid against an enemy far better equipped and in far greater numbers. 114 heroes out of the total strength of 120 deployed fell in the battle fighting to the last man and the last round and after afflicting huge casualties upon the enemy. This was the epic Battle of Rezang La and … [Read more...] about Rezang La war memorial: Testimony to the courage & grit of Indian Army
Disengagement in Ladakh: A good beginning but challenges remain
Jaibans Singh On February, 10, India and China began a "synchronised and organised disengagement" from the north and south banks of the Pangong Tso Lake. The information was first given by the Chinese media, the next day Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a statement in the Parliament confirming the same. "I am happy to inform the House today that, as a result of our well … [Read more...] about Disengagement in Ladakh: A good beginning but challenges remain
Defence Budget: Designed to meet security challenges
Jasbir Sarai "I specially thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Finance Minister for increasing the defence budget to 4.78 lakh crore for FY21-22 which includes capital expenditure worth Rs 1.35 lakh crore. It is nearly19 percent increase in defence capital expenditure. This is the highest ever increase in capital outlay for defence in 15 years," said Union Defence … [Read more...] about Defence Budget: Designed to meet security challenges
Tejas: The radiance towards self reliance
Col. (Veteran) Alok Mathur On 04 February, 2001, the first prototype of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) took off from Yalahanka Airbase for its maiden flight and returned safely in the presence of then Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The prime minister named the fighter aircraft “Tejas” which means radiance in Sanskrit. He … [Read more...] about Tejas: The radiance towards self reliance
Defence and Security: Achievements of NDA II Government
Jaibans Singh The Independence Day address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 15 August, 20 will be given against the backdrop of some monumental events that have been witnessed in the year plus since formation of the NDA II Government in May 2019. These events have a significant impact on national security in the short as well as the long … [Read more...] about Defence and Security: Achievements of NDA II Government
Siachen Day: Domination of Saltoro Ridge is a strategic imperative for India
Jasbir Sarai "I am proud of all Army personnel serving in Siachen who are leaving no stone unturned to defend our motherland. I am also proud of their parents who have sent their children to serve the nation by joining the Armed forces. I will personally send a thank you note to them," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on June, 2019, during his maiden visit … [Read more...] about Siachen Day: Domination of Saltoro Ridge is a strategic imperative for India
Understanding the Soldier-Leader relationship
Jaibans Singh In June, 2019, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued a notification directing that income tax exemption on disability pension would be given only to such Armed Forces personnel who had been “invalidated from service.” Military veterans in India considered this notification to be discriminatory and approached the Supreme Court for relief. The Supreme … [Read more...] about Understanding the Soldier-Leader relationship
For Shah Faesal it is time to smell the coffee
Jaibans Singh Shah Faesal is the new flavor in the political landscape of Kashmir! A top rated IAS officer who has suddenly had a twinge of conscience that has compelled him to find a new uncharted path. One wishes him well but there is a valid reason to remain skeptical about both his capability as well as his intentions. He has given interviews and spoken to many … [Read more...] about For Shah Faesal it is time to smell the coffee