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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.
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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.
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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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UP man who rescued sarus crane booked under Wildlife Protection Act
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Why are Sikhs abroad more pro-Khalistan than community members living in India?
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Why has the West always been threatened by female nudity?
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EPFO investments in two Adani companies continue despite rout in markets, reports ‘The Hindu’
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Healthcare costs are forcing Indians into debt and distress sales
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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: Women in saris play football in a tournament in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
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Watch: Protestors storm Israeli PM’s home, break barriers, after Netanyahu plans judicial changes
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Watch: IPS officer swims against the current from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves
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Pension protests in France: Diners eat at restaurants as fires rage on the streets
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Innocent (1948-2023): Five memorable scenes featuring the actor (and former MP) from Kerala
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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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Start the week with a film: The very violent and very clever ‘Battle Royale’
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Review: ‘Boston Strangler’ looks for the woman in the serial killer story
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‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ review: A smart and entertaining thriller
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‘Jubilee’ trailer: Series is set in the Hindi film industry of the 1940s and 1950s
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‘Bheed’ review: Chaos and ambivalence at a check post aimed at tackling the Covid outbreak
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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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India vs Australia: Indore pitch rating reversed from poor to below average
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Watch: MS Dhoni walks out to massive cheers at Chepauk during CSK’s training session ahead of IPL
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IBA Women’s World Boxing C’ships: From Nitu to Lovlina, how Delhi embraced India’s champions
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Premier League: After Antonio Conte’s departure, Tottenham still have a fight to save their season
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WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians night of triumph – of full tosses, run outs, partnerships and a wait ending