Pranav Kulkarni
Articles By Pranav Kulkarni
What govt hasn’t declassified: In defence archives, book that suggests Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose survived Taipei crash
Despite the political rush to declassify Netaji files – the Centre has so far declassified 175 files and the West Bengal government 64.
Manohar Parrikar on AgustaWestland probe: Invincible hand guided action or inaction
During the discussion on the AgustaWestland deal, an angry Congress repeatedly clashed with the ruling BJP and later staged a walkout.
Contrasting claims on AgustaWestland chopper deal: A tale of two defence ministers
Manohar Parrikar said the process to acquire new choppers for VVIP travel began in 1999. His predecessor, A K Antony, said the process had begun in 1990. But that is just one point the two made contrasting claims.
Scorpene takes to water but India needs more submarines quickly
The sea trials of the first Scorpene, which mark a movement on the development cycle of the submarine, needs to be followed by an accelerated implementation of the plan already in place.
Defence Ministry says all Agusta shops shut but Tata JV got its OK
The IRL, however, says that the proposal approved in September 2011 was for AW-119Ke helicopters, but the model was upgraded to AW-199Kx and fresh approval was granted by FIPB on September 19, 2013.
VVIP helicopter deal: Italian court leans on Haschke’s testimony to indict ex-IAF chief S P Tyagi
On the Indian side, the judgment refers to the Tyagi brothers — Juli, Docsa and Sandeep Tyagi — the Tyagi “family”, as well as to their cousin, the former Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal S P Tyagi.
Permanent commission: Navy moves to reinstate three women officers
In November, the SC restrained the Navy from releasing 17 women officers eligible for being granted permanent commission in select branches.
US to back India’s aim to be ‘net security exporter’
Would like to work with them in increasing number of ways, says Defence Secretary Aston Carter
Defence ministry dilemma: Who pays for the expenses incurred by the Army
‘Guidelines being looked into so that Army does not spend from own pocket’.
Sitaram Yechury draws parallel with Hitler’s nationalism
Government wants to make every argumentative Indian a seditious Indian, says D Raja.
JNU row: Arun Jaitley expects Congress in forefront against ‘such people’
Jaitley said, "I expect mainstream political parties like Congress to be in the forefront of being against these people. Please don't do anything that lends respectability to such people."
Question of joint patrolling with the US does not arise, need to cut the flab from the military: Parrikar
“As of now, India has never taken part in any joint patrol; we only do joint exercises. The question of joint patrol does not arise,” said Parrikar.
Defence Budget: Looking at new weapons, forces find capital outlay slashed
Defence budget rises less than 5%, capital allocation reduced 8.5 % following under-utilisation.
Two fathers grieve, question Jat quota stir
On Monday afternoon, Sandeep was on his way to pick up Jaipal, a construction site manager in Delhi’s Azadpur, from Kondli border after reports suggested that roads had opened up.
Jat agitation: Roads blocked, Para officer Captain Pawan Kumar’s body being flown home
With reservation-seeking Jat protesters erecting blockades across Haryana, the body of Pawan Kumar can’t be brought home by road. The Army too appealed to the “people of Haryana” to give a “befitting farewell to this brave son of their soil”.
Siachen: Death (and some glory) at 20,000 ft
PRANAV KULKARNI puts together details of the three-decade-old war at the world’s highest battlefield
Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad passes away, nation pays tribute; last rites today
Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad passed away at the Army's Research and Referral hospital in New Delhi
Siachen soldier Hanamanthappa Koppad’s condition worsens
Hanumanthappa was trapped inside an air pocket under 35 feet of snow after a massive avalanche hit Siachen on February 3.
Siachen miracle: 25-feet air pocket kept Lance Naik Hanamanthappa alive
Siachen avalanche: Army sources said Hanamanthappa was detected with the help of a radar, but rescue teams had little hope of “discovering him alive”.
Soldier battles for life after Siachen miracle, next 24-48 hours critical
The condition of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa, who was miraculously found alive after remaining buried in snow for six days after the avalanche in Siachen, remains critical, according to the medical bulletin.