Mandeep Singh Bajwa
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Sat, Oct 24, 2020
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.
Sun, Aug 02, 2020
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.
Mon, Jul 27, 2020
The fact that the Chinese Western Theatre Command is wholly India-centric should awaken us to the substantial threat to our security
Sun, Jul 19, 2020
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.
Sat, Jul 11, 2020
The Chinese have a formidable number of troops in Aksai Chin with armour artillery, air defence, drones, helicopters, air support and mechanised infantry.
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
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, Jun 26, 2020
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 19, 2020
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?
Sat, Jun 13, 2020
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.
Fri, Jun 05, 2020
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.
Sat, May 30, 2020
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.
Fri, May 22, 2020
The main role of 61 Cavalry was mounted ceremonials and promotion of equestrian sports and polo.
Fri, May 15, 2020
The regiment, equipped with Sherman tanks played a significant role in the reconquest of Burma in 1944-45 winning a number of battle honours.
Tue, May 12, 2020
The presence of Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, Commanding Officer (CO) of 21 Rashtriya Rifles at the head of his troops courting the greatest danger was in the highest traditions of the follow-me style of leadership favoured by the Army.
Sat, May 02, 2020
Colonel Rangaraj was awarded a well-deserved Maha Vir Chakra for his leadership during Operation Tomahawk.
Sat, May 02, 2020
Forty Victoria Crosses awarded to Indian soldiers are a great source of pride even after 75 years of the last one having been awarded.
Sat, May 02, 2020
Colonel Navjot Singh Bal typified the breed of hard, competitive men who make the Special Forces what they are.
Fri, Apr 10, 2020
The large number of hospitals, beds and intensive care units have been earmarked by the Army for the treatment of Covid-19 patients is a significant step in the war against the pandemic
Fri, Mar 06, 2020
XI Corps has defended Punjab admirably in its seven decades of existence.
Fri, Feb 28, 2020
The promotion of officers with 26 years of service to the rank of Brigadier is a welcome improvement over previous decades.