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MoD wants “more objectivity, transparency and fairness” in army promotions, sets up a committeeSubscriber Only
February 08, 2017 05:56 IST
The Army follows the QSS for promotion since 2011, which came into vogue following the orders of the Supreme Court.
Wed, Feb 08, 2017
Why Rs 3.59 lakh crore for defence means only Rs 5,000 crore for modernisationSubscriber Only
February 07, 2017 00:41 IST
Till the mid-1980s, defence pensions were counted as part of the defence budget.
Tue, Feb 07, 2017
Create unit outside Defence Ministry to fast-track defence deals: Panel to tell GovtSubscriber Only
February 03, 2017 03:51 IST
Defence acquisitions have been stuck in a long-drawn spiral with major procurements like the Rafale fighters or M-777 howitzers taking nearly a decade to fructify.
Fri, Feb 03, 2017
Defence budget goes up by just 5.6 per centSubscriber Only
February 02, 2017 05:01 IST
The defence allocations for FY 17-18 are 12.77 per cent of the total central government expenditure.
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
DTTI: First signs good but India to wait and watch on defence ties with USSubscriber Only
January 27, 2017 00:00 IST
Conceived under Obama administration, India-US bilateral defence projects have shown little progress.
Fri, Jan 27, 2017
On gallantry list: Army men who carried out LoC surgical strikesSubscriber Only
January 26, 2017 04:21 IST
Departing from practice, the Army did not release the citations for the acts that got the honours — the operation has remained classified till date.
Thu, Jan 26, 2017
‘Gesture of goodwill’: Pakistan returns Indian soldier, cites regional peaceSubscriber Only
January 22, 2017 03:30 IST
Posted with 37 RR, Chandu Chavan ‘inadvertently’ crossed LoC on Sept 29
Sun, Jan 22, 2017
PM Modi to address military commanders in Dehradun today, Parrikar to attendSubscriber Only
January 21, 2017 03:25 IST
The half-day conference is the first for the three military chiefs since taking over as head of their services last year.
Sat, Jan 21, 2017
US, Indian navies sharing information on Chinese subs, says Pacific Command chiefSubscriber Only
January 19, 2017 04:00 IST
Although Pakistan does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Pacific Command, Admiral Harris said, “The relationship between China and Pakistan is of concern."
Thu, Jan 19, 2017
Kashmir must reverse to pre-1989, all must live in harmony: Army chief General Bipin RawatSubscriber Only
January 14, 2017 04:41 IST
General Rawat said the recent terror strikes on military camps in Uri and Nagrota cannot push the armed forces into a “fort mentality” where they commit even more troops as sentry guards of camps.
Sat, Jan 14, 2017
Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi to stay, attend commanders conference on January 21Subscriber Only
January 14, 2017 03:30 IST
“Lt General Bakshi will be continuing in service. He is not resigning or seeking premature retirement,” official sources from the Fort William-based Eastern Command headquarters told The Indian Express.
Sat, Jan 14, 2017Passed over, Praveen Bakshi keeps Army guessingSubscriber Only
January 13, 2017 04:59 IST
This comes from lack of clarity about the future plans of Eastern Army Commander, Lt General Praveen Bakshi, who was superseded when the government chose General Bipin Rawat as the Army chief last month.
Fri, Jan 13, 2017
In fact: Why Parrikar’s $2 billion defence exports target faces hurdlesSubscriber Only
January 13, 2017 00:28 IST
No NOC is required for dual-use items. Even then, while only 39 NOCs were issues in FY 2013-14, the number rose to 191 in FY 2015-16.
Fri, Jan 13, 2017Defence Reforms: Shekatkar panel recommends four-star rank for top military adviserSubscriber Only
January 11, 2017 02:43 IST
The 11-member committee was established on Parrikar’s orders in May 2016, with a mandate for “Enhancing Combat Capability and Rebalancing Defence Expenditure”
Wed, Jan 11, 2017
The General’s BattlesSubscriber Only
January 05, 2017 00:02 IST
Organisational issues, equipment shortages await the attention of new army chief.
Thu, Jan 05, 2017
No model, Make in India defence projects stuckSubscriber Only
January 04, 2017 03:43 IST
At least three critical defence projects await finalisation of the SP model so that they can go into production under the ‘Make in India’ scheme.
Wed, Jan 04, 2017Laid-down procedure followed to appoint Army chief: Manohar ParrikarSubscriber Only
January 04, 2017 03:37 IST
“The process involves getting an IB report and looking at where they have worked. Let me say it categorically. The procedure was followed as laid down,” the Defence Minister added.
Wed, Jan 04, 2017
PM Narendra Modi to address joint commanders’ meetSubscriber Only
January 03, 2017 00:57 IST
While addressing his first CCC at Delhi in October 2014, Modi had suggested that the conference be held alternately at sea, in forward Army camps and at air bases, and not just in Delhi.
Tue, Jan 03, 2017
Superseded Lt General says he will stay, greets General Bipin Rawat as he takes chargeSubscriber Only
January 01, 2017 04:42 IST
According to officers present at the talk, Lt General Bakshi said he respected the new Army chief and did not doubt General Bipin Rawat’s professional integrity.
Sun, Jan 01, 2017
Superseded, Lt General Praveen Bakshi meets Manohar Parrikar, Govt says it’s a courtesy callSubscriber Only
December 22, 2016 05:30 IST
The meeting comes in the wake of speculation that Lt General Bakshi could resign from the Army.
Thu, Dec 22, 2016
A fine balanceSubscriber Only
December 20, 2016 00:03 IST
Jettisoning seniority principle without creating a better selection process could hurt civil-military poise.
Tue, Dec 20, 2016
Govt defence on Army chief appointment: Selection on anti-terror experience, general dynamism, meritSubscriber Only
December 19, 2016 01:50 IST
Lt General Rawat is from the infantry, the Gorkha regiment like General Dalbir Singh, while Lt General Bakshi belongs to the Armoured Corps and Lt General Hariz to the Mechanised Infantry.
Mon, Dec 19, 2016
Superseding two senior Lt Gens, Bipin Rawat is new Army Chief; Dhanoa to head Air ForceSubscriber Only
December 18, 2016 05:34 IST
The only other time the seniormost officer has not been appointed Chief was in 1983, when Lt Gen S K Sinha was overlooked for the post in favour of Gen A S Vaidya.
Sun, Dec 18, 2016
J-K: 60 soldiers killed this year, double annual toll in last 2 yearsSubscriber Only
December 18, 2016 04:45 IST
According to Defence Ministry sources, 60 soldiers were killed in J&K till December 15 this year — the toll was 33 soldiers in 2015 and 32 in 2014.
Sun, Dec 18, 2016
Intelligence, failure and success
December 17, 2016 01:38 IST
Not that the current view is any different in Western minds, where the agency has gone from being hailed as an outstanding Cold War ally to a perfidious actor in the post 9/11 era.
Sat, Dec 17, 2016Journalism of Courage
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