sushant.singh@expressindia.com

December 16, 2016 01:41 IST
The creation of Bangladesh was the ultimate repudiation of the two-nation theory.
Fri, Dec 16, 2016
December 16, 2016 01:39 IST
Sushant Singh writes a brief history of the birth of Bangladesh — the revolt of Bengali nationalism against Pakistani repression, midwifed by India.
Thu, Jan 02, 2020
December 15, 2016 03:24 IST
Defence Ministry sources told The Indian Express that the two DGMOs had discussed the matter on November 23 and November 29.
Thu, Dec 15, 2016
December 13, 2016 02:31 IST
General Dalbir Singh’s appointment was announced 80 days prior to his predecessor General Bikram Singh’s retirement on July 31, 2014.
Tue, Dec 13, 2016
December 13, 2016 01:46 IST
A case of alleged corruption in the sale of helicopters to the Air Force by AgustaWestland, saw the first high-profile arrest — of former Air Chief S P Tyagi — last week.
Tue, Dec 13, 2016
December 09, 2016 03:40 IST
Parrikar had given a non-paper to Carter during his visit to Pentagon in August, following which the two sides had negotiated the exact contours of this designation.
Fri, Dec 09, 2016
December 08, 2016 00:01 IST
While no one in New Delhi is under any illusion that Mattis will be another Ash Carter, the India-US relationship can no longer be seen only through the prism of Pakistan.
Thu, Dec 08, 2016
December 07, 2016 00:51 IST
INS Betwa, which was commissioned in 2004, was undergoing a two-year long medium refit since April.
Wed, Dec 07, 2016
December 06, 2016 00:00 IST
According to a Navy spokesperson, the likely cause of the accident was a failure of the block mechanism that is used to dock and undock ships.
Tue, Dec 06, 2016
December 03, 2016 10:24 IST
The navy chief stated that they were cognisant of the Chinese navy’s collaboration with Pakistan but there was a difference of opinion between the Chinese and Pakistanis about the use of Gwadar port.
Sat, Dec 03, 2016
December 03, 2016 05:04 IST
Admiral Lanba said that maritime disputes in the South China Sea also need to be resolved in accordance with international law and UNCLOS.
Sat, Dec 03, 2016
December 02, 2016 04:11 IST
Ministry sources told The Indian Express that although Manohar Parrikar had instructed that the guidelines be issued within a month, the six-month delay was due to the extensive consultation process with the stakeholders over the draft notification.
Fri, Dec 02, 2016
November 30, 2016 01:10 IST
This is the first formal bilateral visit by an Indian Defence Minister to Bangladesh.
Wed, Nov 30, 2016
November 28, 2016 14:06 IST
Even when they were imprisoned, the Nehrus remained at the centre of history
Mon, Nov 28, 2016
November 27, 2016 02:36 IST
In what could also be of interest to India, Pakistani media reports suggest that Lt Gen Bajwa considers extremism a bigger threat to Pakistan than India.
Sun, Nov 27, 2016
November 27, 2016 01:14 IST
During Carter’s visit, the two sides will discuss the impact of the political transition in Washington on the India-US defence relationship.
Fri, Dec 09, 2016
November 24, 2016 03:25 IST
Pakistan said it lost three Army personnel, including a Captain, while nine civilians were killed and another nine injured when Indian fire hit a bus on the Neelum Valley road in the Dudhnial sector in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Thu, Nov 24, 2016
November 18, 2016 01:26 IST
The former Vice-Chief of Army Staff, who also served as Governor of Assam and Jammu & Kashmir and ambassador to Nepal, was 90.
Fri, Nov 18, 2016
November 17, 2016 01:03 IST
The popular Gen Raheel Sharif retires before the end of the month. In choosing his successor, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is likely to look for his ‘own man’. This is his shortlist — and his likely priorities.
Thu, Nov 17, 2016
November 13, 2016 00:00 IST
One of Jawaharlal Nehru’s enduring legacies has been the firm civilian control of the military.
Sun, Nov 13, 2016
November 11, 2016 04:24 IST
A spokesperson for the Defence Ministry later clarified that the Minister had confirmed that this was his personal opinion.
Fri, Nov 11, 2016
November 09, 2016 06:01 IST
Blast occurred while soldiers were exercising in the morning, 8-year-old girl killed; monitoring situation, says Sushma Swaraj.
Wed, Nov 09, 2016
November 08, 2016 03:21 IST
Pakistan had unilaterally announced a ceasefire on the LoC and International Border on November 26, 2003 which was immediately reciprocated by India.
Mon, Jan 09, 2017
November 04, 2016 04:28 IST
On the suicide of retired Subedar Ram Kishan Grewal over the One Rank One Pension (OROP) issue, Parrikar told The Indian Express Thursday that he was “saddened by the incident” but it should not be politicised.
Fri, Nov 04, 2016
October 28, 2016 07:40 IST
Parrikar also raised the issue of joint Russia-Pakistan military exercises, which were held on Pakistani soil, immediately after the Uri terror attack which led to the death of 19 Indian soldiers.
Fri, Oct 28, 2016



