DEFENCE

“Naam, Namak and Nishan” - The “Fauji” will continue to stand tall in the line of duty and never fail the nation and You. For him the sacred prayer lies in his scripture, to be a Soldier Above All. So be an Indian worth fighting for!!

In the last year since the Galwan incident, the Government of India under the leadership of our Prime Minister Narender Modi has shown a...

Till a few years back Depsang (2013), Chumar (2014), Doklam (2017), or Galwan (2020) were god-forsaken places that existed only on the map but no one bothered about or found them worth mentioning. Not anymore

Call it Corporatization or Privatization what difference does it make? There is a marked difference in the manner in which a private corporation or defence factory is supposed to be run. Do people in the private sector have the experience, expertise or commitment to run defence establishments? Even if they do, would they keep producing inventory of items on which don't sell in large numbers, do not make profit or need to be stocked for a long - for use in event of a war?

India has the dubious distinction of being one of the top arms importers. This undue dependence on imported military hardware often comes at a price and time India cannot afford as it happened during the Kargil war when India had to pay through its nose for inadequate and substandard weapons. Would corporatization of the Ordnance Factory Boards help heal India's age-old pain in the neck? Why can’t India produce the adequate quantity and quality of the weapons and equipment demanded?

The disaster management apparatus has no other choices but to ensure that the poor and helpless people don't migrate or go back to their respective states and keep infecting others till a stage come when India becomes helpless. Who lives if India dies!!

The War Wounded Foundation was set up for long-term rehabilitation of war-disabled personnel of the defence forces.

Lt Gen Jacob had only one regret while others like Sam Manekshaw were hailed as heroes of 1971 war - he who convinced Gen Niazi to surrender wasn’t even recommended for a war medal.

Col. Matwankar- is the only Hospital Administrator who has experience of working in the Defence Services, government and Corporate, sector

He is one of the few Indian generals to achieve international recognition as the first Force Commander and Head of Mission of UNPROFOR, the United Nations Protection Force in the former Yugoslavia, between March 1992 and March 1993.

Sengar had been seriously wounded twice in operations. A highly decorated war hero of the Special Forces, he was the recipient of the prestigious ‘Commando Dagger’ in his eighth year of service while competing with officers much younger to him. His phenomenal fitness earned him the sobriquet ‘Rocket’ by his juniors.

Gen Hoon has resorted to cheap sensationalism to promote his book. He has sullied the name of the proud and unblemished Indian Army. He must be made to prove his insinuations. General or not Hoon must be tried and punished.