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Mandeep Singh Bajwa
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Once graced by politicians, now dilapidated: The rise and fall of Gurgaon ClubSubscriber Only
October 30, 2023 06:00 IST
The path to the building is strewn by liquor bottles, trash and rotten jamuns signifying how the history of the unkempt compound is at a crossroads.
Mon, Oct 30, 2023
Bachittar Singh: the soldier who won India’s first Ashoka Chakra for action on Sept 13, 1948Subscriber Only
September 13, 2023 16:39 IST
Havildar Bachittar Singh was given the nation’s highest gallantry award during peacetime, the Ashok Chakra for his conspicuous bravery, indomitable spirit and supreme sacrifice.
Wed, Sep 13, 2023
How Team India won the 1971 warSubscriber Only
January 26, 2023 09:53 IST
After a thousand years, India won a strategic victory in 1971, dismembering Pakistan and creating a new nation, Bangladesh.
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
Military Digest: When Indian Navy struck terror over KarachiSubscriber Only
December 06, 2021 12:06 IST
🔴 Between the naval Operations Trident and Python, and the IAF attacks on Karachi's fuel and ammunition depots, more than fifty percent of the total fuel requirement of the Karachi zone was reported to have been destroyed.
Mon, Dec 06, 2021
Military Digest | Op Trident: When Indian Navy struck at the heart of PakistanSubscriber Only
November 29, 2021 08:58 IST
The bold and innovative attack by the Indian sailors on Karachi had a telling impact on the 1971 War
Mon, Nov 29, 2021
Military Digest | 9 Para commandos and their exploits across enemy lineSubscriber Only
November 22, 2021 09:21 IST
The Indian Special Forces came of age with the spectacular Mandhol raid destroying a Pakistani artillery battery at little cost in the 1971 Indo-Pak war
Mon, Nov 22, 2021
Military Digest | How the Marathas mastered Israeli mortars in 1971Subscriber Only
November 15, 2021 08:00 IST
The 36 Light Regiment took a week to do what was supposed to take two months
Wed, Nov 17, 2021
The epic role of helicopter units in 1971 Subscriber Only
November 08, 2021 10:37 IST
In combat, the winners are always leaders with a vision, courage and the capability to get the best out of their soldiers
Mon, Nov 08, 2021
Military Digest| Operation Jackpot: what went into launching the Mukti BahiniSubscriber Only
November 01, 2021 07:51 IST
Bengali defectors and volunteers comprising some 550 personnel were structured into a naval special force and used for underwater sabotage using limpet mines and demolition charges
Mon, Nov 01, 2021
Military Digest | From Op Jackpot to Op Cactus Lily: All about the 1971 War PlanSubscriber Only
October 26, 2021 15:52 IST
The 1971 victory was fashioned by the extraordinary planning and efforts of a brilliant set of soldiers. Take a read
Tue, Oct 26, 2021
Hot Springs, the Chinese, and Police Commemoration DaySubscriber Only
October 21, 2021 09:46 IST
Do you know that the origin of Police Commemmoration Day on Oct 21 harks back to a clash with Chinese troops in the vicinity of Hot Springs
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
Ladakh impasse and Police Martyrdom DaySubscriber Only
October 18, 2021 05:36 IST
Falling on Oct 21, this day is a reminder of the continuing trouble at the Indo-China borders in Ladakh
Mon, Oct 18, 2021
Military Digest: The Ladakh story – Get there fastest with the mostest!Subscriber Only
October 24, 2020 09:55 IST
As the Chinese encroach upon Pangong Tso, the topographical advantage posed by flat land features of the Chushul Bowl could see us launching an all-out offensive spearheaded by armour supported by the air force. China has been hitherto adopting an aggressive approach.
Sat, Oct 24, 2020
Military Digest| Eastern Ladakh Sitrep: The ‘Bottleneck’ in Indo-China talksSubscriber Only
August 02, 2020 08:39 IST
Some 45,000 Chinese troops are either still holding on to our soil, deployed in forward positions against us or held in reserve in the Aksai Chin area. There has been no pullback of tanks, infantry combat vehicles, medium artillery, air defence systems or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles both combat and surveillance.
Sun, Aug 02, 2020
Military Digest | Poised Against India: The PLA’s Western Theatre CommandSubscriber Only
July 27, 2020 19:09 IST
The fact that the Chinese Western Theatre Command is wholly India-centric should awaken us to the substantial threat to our security
Mon, Jul 27, 2020
Military Digest | Detailed Order of Battle: Chinese Forces in Eastern LadakhSubscriber Only
July 19, 2020 23:52 IST
The talks are a tedious, prolonged process. One reason for the long duration of the meetings is the need to translate everything. It seems the Chinese are playing for time. These are their typical tactics.
Sun, Jul 19, 2020
Chinese order of battle in Aksai Chin: What are we up against?Subscriber Only
July 11, 2020 15:13 IST
The Chinese have a formidable number of troops in Aksai Chin with armour artillery, air defence, drones, helicopters, air support and mechanised infantry.
Sat, Jul 11, 2020
Military Digest: With the 72nd Punjabis to VictorySubscriber Only
July 03, 2020 10:06 IST
The 72nd fought in Egypt and Palestine as part of Field Marshal Allenby’s victorious army during the First World War. In 1922, after the great reorganisation of the Indian Army, they became the 3rd Battalion of the 2nd Punjab Regiment.
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
Military Digest: The Indian swordsman who struck in BangladeshSubscriber Only
June 26, 2020 12:03 IST
The citation of Captain Lachhman Singh Lehl's Vir Chakra states that he showed calmness and courage in the discharge of his duties and distinguished himself in all the important battles in and around Naushera.
Fri, Jun 26, 2020
Military Digest: Standing Up to Chinese AggressionSubscriber Only
June 19, 2020 09:36 IST
What intelligence inputs were available and more importantly disseminated to the troops on the ground regarding Chinese intentions and whether they were armed or not?
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
Military Digest: Pink’s War, applying the principles of air controlSubscriber Only
June 13, 2020 00:04 IST
The emerging technological capabilities of the aeroplane presented a more efficient, less expensive, and comparatively more humane way of enforcing its will to the government and a better way of imposing discipline.
Sat, Jun 13, 2020
Military Digest: Operation Reverse Osmosis – The StingSubscriber Only
June 05, 2020 10:38 IST
Recently the Indian Military Intelligence (MI) scored a success in the unending spy game using innovative methods and some fine work by its personnel through Operation Reverse Osmosis. It was a classic sting operation in intelligence terms with the bounty of exposing two Pakistani intelligence agents working under diplomatic cover.
Fri, Jun 05, 2020
Military Digest: A supreme act of sacrificeSubscriber Only
May 30, 2020 10:07 IST
Flight Lieutenant Karan Sher Singh Kalsia, Raja of the small State of Kalsia (now in Haryana) made the supreme sacrifice by veering his stricken aircraft away from built-up areas. He was killed in the crash.
Sat, May 30, 2020
Military Digest: 61st Cavalry rides into the sunsetSubscriber Only
May 22, 2020 08:30 IST
The main role of 61 Cavalry was mounted ceremonials and promotion of equestrian sports and polo.
Fri, May 22, 2020
Military Digest: The prince who was a war heroSubscriber Only
May 15, 2020 08:53 IST
The regiment, equipped with Sherman tanks played a significant role in the reconquest of Burma in 1944-45 winning a number of battle honours.
Fri, May 15, 2020Journalism of Courage
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