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Man Aman Singh Chhina
Man Aman Singh Chhina is a Senior Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, specializing in defence, national security, and military history. He is also a prominent political reporter covering the state of Punjab. Professional Background Specialization: He is one of the few journalists in India with a dedicated beat on military digest and historical military archives. Author: He has written a book titled "Seven Heroes of 1971," which provides an in-depth look at the gallantry award winners of the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Geographic Focus: While his security reporting is national, his political and crime reporting is centered on the Punjab region. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His recent work highlights a unique intersection of modern security threats and deep-dive military history: 1. Defence & Security (Military Digest) "Military Digest | Nuclear-powered device lost at Nanda Devi mountain back in spotlight" (Dec 21, 2025): A historical investigation into a plutonium-powered monitoring device planted by the CIA in 1978 that poses a long-term radiation risk to the Ganga headwaters. "Wanted for espionage and cross-border drug smuggling, Army deserter arrested" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on the intersection of military desertion and national security threats. "BSF identifies ‘hot spots’ of Pak drone activity in Punjab" (Dec 3, 2025): Detailing the BSF’s efforts to counter aerial infiltration and underground tunnel smuggling. "Major Mohit Sharma, Dhurandhar controversy explained" (Dec 2, 2025): Explaining the family’s claims that the Ranveer Singh film Dhurandhar is an unauthorized depiction of the Ashok Chakra winner's life. 2. Military History & Commissions "After Agnipath dashes dreams... Haryana man passes out of IMA as Army Lieutenant" (Dec 14, 2025): A human-interest story on resilience in the face of policy changes in military recruitment. "What Nehru wrote on choice for National Anthem" (Dec 9, 2025): Analyzing historical documents where Nehru compared the musicality and international perception of Vande Mataram versus Jana Gana Mana. <span...
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Military Digest | Nehru’s objection to Mangal Pandey memorial on military land and Army’s participation in religious events
December 28, 2025 13:24 IST
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Colonel assault case: CBI files chargesheet against 4 Punjab police officers
December 25, 2025 15:16 IST
Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son were allegedly assaulted by Punjab police officials in March this year, following a minor parking dispute.
Fri, Dec 26, 2025
Year Ender | Punjab Police’s 2025 paradox: Record busts amid grenades, extortion and growing gangster impunity
December 25, 2025 14:30 IST
The year ended on an embarrassing note for the Punjab Police, with the Punjab and Haryana High Court taking suo motu cognisance of the murder of kabaddi promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh alias Rana Balachauria on December 15.
Thu, Dec 25, 2025
Intelligence agencies sound alert on terrorist intrusion from Pakistan into Punjab
December 23, 2025 21:34 IST
A senior state police officer said that there is an alert from Military Intelligence (MI) about a possible attempt by inimical elements supported by ISI to cross into India from Pakistan in Punjab and carry out a terror attack on a military installations.
Tue, Dec 23, 2025
From ‘dhurandhar’ in Army life to military consultant for ‘Dhurandhar’
December 22, 2025 19:00 IST
Col Shahi also did a stint in the National Security Guards (NSG) and is well versed with anti-terror operations.
Mon, Dec 22, 2025
Military Digest | Nuclear-powered device lost at Nanda Devi mountain back in spotlightSubscriber Only
December 21, 2025 13:36 IST
An Indian Express report in 1978 said that a lost plutonium-powered monitoring device planted atop the Nanda Devi mountain by the Central Investigation Agency might endanger the headwaters of the Ganga through radioactivity.
Tue, Dec 23, 2025
Wanted for espionage and cross border drug smuggling, Army deserter arrested
December 20, 2025 23:50 IST
Wanted for espionage and cross border drug smuggling, Army deserter arrested
Sat, Dec 20, 2025
AAP’s win in rural polls due to abuse of power against Opposition, Cong will be back in 2027: Amrinder Singh Raja Warring
December 19, 2025 21:19 IST
If you discount the factor of the power abuse by the ruling AAP, they stand nowhere.
Fri, Dec 19, 2025
Punjab Police to crack down on private ‘pilot’, ‘escort’ vehicles, bouncers dressed up as cops
December 18, 2025 19:16 IST
The ‘security personnel’ they move around with are hired from private security firms or from firms supplying bouncers.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
The easy money trail | Kabaddi, music, hawala: What connects gangsters and extortion in Punjab
December 18, 2025 09:20 IST
Mohali SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans stated that the primary motive appears to be gang rivalry over control and dominance in organizing lucrative kabaddi tournaments in Punjab, rather than a direct link to the Moose Wala case.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
Kabaddi player murder: Main accused shot dead in encounter, another nabbed at Delhi airport
December 18, 2025 04:26 IST
Police in Mohali said Middu was apprehended following an exchange of fire with the police team in Lalru near Mohali.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
After Agnipath dashes dreams of becoming IAF Airman, Haryana man passes out of IMA as Army LieutenantSubscriber Only
December 14, 2025 14:30 IST
Hardeep Gill faced multiple rejections at the Services Selection Board (SSB) before finally passing on his ninth attempt.
Tue, Dec 16, 2025
Two young officers from Haryana, Himachal get commissioned in IAF
December 14, 2025 14:26 IST
Mohit’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and perseverance. Born in Jhajjar, Haryana, life tested him early — he lost his mother when he was just three months old. Raised by his maternal uncle and aunt, Mohit grew up in humble surroundings.
Sun, Dec 14, 2025
Ahead of Punjab and Haryana HC hearing into audio clip PILs, Patiala SSP Varun Sharma goes on leave
December 10, 2025 10:09 IST
Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government, saying “the issue does not end there”.
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
What Nehru wrote on choice for National Anthem: Vande Mataram ‘difficult’ to understand, Jana Gana Mana ‘full of life’Subscriber Only
December 09, 2025 19:19 IST
Nehru was of the view that the tune of the National Anthem, as well as how foreign nations would perceive it, needed to be considered to make a choice.
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
Congress MP Sukhjinder Randhawa serves defamation notice against Navjot Kaur Sidhu after she accuses him of criminal links, corruption
December 09, 2025 13:14 IST
The defamation legal notice from Sukhjinder Randhawa requires Navjot Kaur Sidhu to issue an unconditional public apology within 7 days.
Tue, Dec 09, 2025
As Congress suspends Navjot Kaur, she opens front against Warring: ‘not my president’
December 09, 2025 05:30 IST
Navjot Kaur claims Congress candidate for Tarn Taran bypoll Karanbir Singh Burj paid nearly Rs 10 crore to two state unit leaders for the party ticket, a charge he denied
Tue, Dec 09, 2025
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December 07, 2025 16:48 IST
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Sun, Dec 07, 2025
Military Digest | An unsung 1971 battle: the crossing of Madhumati and capture of Kumarkhali
December 07, 2025 13:53 IST
The crossing of the Madhumati river is the widest opposed river crossing in the 1971 war with Pakistan in both the eastern and western sectors, according to military historians.
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The Patiala Police initially said that “a fake AI-generated video is being circulated” ...”with malicious intent to mislead the public, spread disinformation and disturb the law & order situation”.
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Opposition corners AAP govt over relief funds, demands independent probe into utilisation of SDRF
December 03, 2025 22:06 IST
In a Parliament reply on Wednesday, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said that the Punjab government had informed the Centre that it has an opening balance of Rs 11,947.20 crore in their SDRF account as on April 1, 2025.
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Opposition corners AAP govt over relief funds, demands independent probe into utilisation of SDRF
December 03, 2025 21:48 IST
The Indian Express reported on Wednesday after Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai told Parliament that the Punjab government had informed the Centre that it has an opening balance of Rs 11,947.20 crore in their SDRF account as on April 1, 2025.
Wed, Dec 03, 2025
BSF identifies ‘hot spots’ of Pak drone activity in Punjab: ADG
December 03, 2025 12:01 IST
The officer added that special sensors capable of detecting underground tunnels in the Jammu sector would also be procured to foil infiltration attempts from the Pakistani side of the international border.
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