Tuesday, 28 March, 2023
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Topic: People's Liberation Army

How brutal Chinese assault across Namka Chu drove Indian forces back as 1962 war broke out

Suchet Vir Singh -
A series of skirmishes at Thagla Ridge culminated in a relentless Chinese onslaught, where hundreds of soldiers died between the morning and afternoon of 20 October 2022.

‘Nobody crosses over now’— what Indo-Tibetan tribes that helped Army in 1962 China war lost

+TFP Suchet Vir Singh -
The Mishmi and Meyor lent support in Battle of Walong near LAC in 1962. With its disruption of Sino-Indian ties, the war also upended a centuries-old way of life for the tribes.

A face-off in Galwan, 60 years ago: How border brinkmanship triggered 1962 India-China war

Nayanima Basu -
While 1962 Galwan incident is seen as trigger for war, many see it as an inevitable outcome of India-China diplomatic wrangling since 1959 after Dalai Lama's flight from Tibet.

Ramjet technology can counter China’s long-range missiles, beat Himalayan terrain limitation

Lt Gen P R Shankar retd -
For once, Indian Armed Forces is ahead of the technology curve. Let's cash in on it.

Like Russia, China’s armed forces may be hampered by limited cross-functional experience: US study

Suchet Vir Singh -
Chinese military lacks ‘jointness’ and this can hamper future campaigns. PLA is a conservative institution, with no women in senior position, says study.

‘Joint blockade’, live-fire drills — how China is retaliating after Pelosi’s Taiwan visit

Suchet Vir Singh -
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Tuesday became first high-ranking US official to visit Taipei in 25 years, after which China launched swathe of military exercises in zones around Taiwan.

As 16th round of India-China talks begin, Depsang Plains remains a challenge

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Lt Gen. A. Sengupta, Commander of the 14 Corps, led the Indian delegation for the 16th round of talks held on the Indian side of Chushul Moldo Meeting Point.

PLA soldiers ‘mastering’ Hindi and Chinese court jails man for disrespecting Galwan ‘martyr’

Aadil Brar -
During foreign minister Wang Yi’s recent visit to Delhi, there was speculation that China might be willing to step back on its position in Eastern Ladakh. That seems unlikely now.

India and China share a grey relationship. It all hinges on ‘waiting for the right time’

Tara Kartha -
The Klaxon report on PLA's Galwan Valley deaths gives India enough ammunition to slam China. But its silence is both simple and complicated.

Returning ‘abducted’ Arunachal boy, PLA says it found him in Chinese territory during patrol

Angana Chakrabarti -
17-year-old Miram Taron was handed over to the Indian Army Thursday. He went missing from the Lungta Jor area in Upper Siang district on 18 January while on a hunting trip.
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Sahil Mohan Gupta -
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NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

Manoj Rammohan -
New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

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In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

Snehesh Alex Philip -
As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

National Interest

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

Shekhar Gupta -
No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.

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