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Saikat Datta
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Sharper teeth and a shorter tail: How the Indian Army can be reformed to fight wars of the future
Cut the flab in logistics and ancillary branches and enhance combat capabilities.
Saikat Datta
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Lt Col Shrikant Purohit is out of jail. How will the Army deal with him now?
He is unlikely to be suspended.
Saikat Datta
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The Indian military is once again trying to bring the three forces closer – but will it succeed?
The defence secretary recently announced that Defence Cyber and Space Agencies and Special Operations Division will soon become a reality.
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Trending
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The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten
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Explained: Why India wants to modify the Indus Water Treaty after 62 years
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How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
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In Assam, a police crackdown on child marriage leaves a trail of crying women and broken families
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When the British secretly plotted to recruit Russians living in India against Nazi Germany
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‘Dunkirk’ and ‘The Longest Day’ have a connection that goes beyond the war theme
Both Christopher Nolan’s movie and the 1962 black-and-white classic offer perspectives on how war and conflict are remembered.
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Doklam stand-off: Will NSA Ajit Doval’s visit to China help reduce the tension on the border?
The National Security Adviser is likely to offer withdrawal of Indian troops if China stops road construction in the disputed region.
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Doklam crisis: Not optimistic about prospects of an early settlement, says ex India envoy to China
Ashok K Kantha represented New Delhi at Beijing for two years till 2016.
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Video
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Watch: Chased by crocodile, antelope swims for its life across river, escapes in nick of time
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Watch: Tiger waits for trucks to pass before crossing busy highway
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Watch: Rishi Sunak mentions ‘dharma’ as his reason for taking up the job of UK PM
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Turkey earthquake: Scenes of horrifying devastation emerge across the affected region
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Watch: American DJ Diplo shows off batting skills during game of gully cricket with locals in Mumbai
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Intelligence agencies claim they knew Amarnath Yatra was a target – but lacked details
The attack was meant to embarrass the Modi government and security forces, and energise militant cadres, say analysts across security agencies.
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India-China standoff: Delhi determined not to back off till a diplomatic solution is found
It is believed that China began to build a road in this sector in the belief that India would not intervene.
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Two-and-a-half wars? The Indian Air Force doesn’t have the squadron strength to fight even one
Against a sanctioned strength of 42, the Air Force has just 32 squadrons of combat aircraft, many of which are past their use-by date.
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The Reel
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‘The Consultant’ trailer: Christoph Waltz plays a sinister boss in dark comedy series
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Watch: Behind the scenes of Hansika Motwani’s December wedding
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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Why is the Indian Army still using outdated assault rifles designed in the 1980s?
The country’s defence planning and procurement system is broken.
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Is India’s spurning of China’s One Belt One Road project linked to the Sikkim standoff?
While refusing to join the initiative, New Delhi said that it ignored its concerns on sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Opinion: Army Chief Bipin Rawat should know that India is not prepared for a two-front war
The Army, Air Force and Navy are battling obsolete equipment and shortages of weapons and ammunition.
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The Field
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Shuttle Zone: From Naraoka to Treesa-Gayatri, new kids on the block who could make their mark
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Olympics 2024: Paris mayor says Russian athletes should be banned from Games for Ukraine invasion
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ISL: Kerala Blasters bolster play-off hopes with comeback win over Chennaiyin FC
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India vs Australia: KL Rahul on spin combination for Nagpur Test, batting in middle order and more
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WPL auction, player list: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry in first set; 409 in total