PM to Address Combined Commanders’ Conference Today
AHMEDABAD: Three days long Combined Commanders’ Conference is going on in Gujarat’s Kevadia, which will see the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday with the aim of providing directions to the defence forces for sprucing up their preparedness and meet upcoming challenges. Â During the event, the PM is expected to be intimated about the progress made in the creation of the theatre command. In a step towards restructuring the defence forces, the defence ministry would be creating the Air Defence Command. The Defence Ministry has plans of creating the Air Defence, Maritime and Logistics command along with the
Ranking Downgraded From ‘Free’ to ‘Partly Free’ by Freedom House
NEW DELHI: The annual report released by Freedom House, a US government-funded NGO that studies political freedom around the world has given thumbs down to India’s status as a democratic and free society. Freedom House is a Washington-based non-profit, non-government organisation that has been conducting research and advocacy on democracy, political freedom and human rights since 1941. The status of India has been relegated from free to ‘partly free.’ The report on political rights and civil liberties, released by NGO Freedom House says ‘democracy is under siege in India.’ It went on to say that India “appears to have abandoned
A first: IAF to participate in multilateral exercise to be held in Gulf region
NEW DELHI: Indian Air Force (IAF) is rapidly gaining traction as a partner of choice to participate in wargames across the world. The flexible approach of IAF to exhibit their prowess in the high-altitude region of Ladakh, deserts of Rajasthan and the Indian Ocean region is attracting every eye. After successful participation in the American ‘Red Flag’ in 2016, the Israeli ‘Blue Flag’ in 2017 and the Australian ‘Pitch Black’ wargames in 2018, the IAF is all set to join their Gulf counterparts in a multilateral exercise. According to a report, the joint exercise will witness the entire range of
China planning to deploy advanced drones along the India border
NEW DELHI: Reports published in a leading Chinese daily suggests that one of their legislator Hou Yun, who also serves as a commander with China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Tibet military command has proposed deployment of fixed-wing drones, such as the GJ-1 and GJ-2 armed reconnaissance drones along the India border for heightened security. However, the proposal is still in the initial stages and Hou Yun is seriously mulling to put forth the idea for discussion before the Chinese Parliament. It is worth mentioning that the Chinese Army had deployed small or medium-sized drones during the recent standoff with the
US President Joe Biden cancels Trump’s green card ban
On February 24, 2021, current US President Joe Biden rescinded former President Trump’s decision to freeze green card applications and certain types of visas. Former President Donald Trump last year issued a green card ban in the US amid the Kovid-19 epidemic, stating that it was necessary to protect American workers in view of high unemployment in the US. Trump blocked many green card applicants from entering the United States. President Biden has reversed the ban, stating that some restrictions prevented some family members and legitimate permanent residents of American citizens from reuniting with their families in the United States
Data leak case in Northern Command, Army orders investigation against accused
The Indian Army has ordered an inquiry into an alleged case of data leaks in Northern Command. In which a soldier was found sending data across the border. According to ANI, army sources said that a Punjab soldier posted in the Northern Command was found leaking important information by the authorities. The Court of Inquiry was ordered after the incident unfolded. In which it was asked to investigate how the soldier got access to the data, to what extent the data was leaked to the operatives of Pakistani agencies, to what extent and how much agreement has been reached for
CRPF jawans going on leave to get MI-17 helicopter facility
In order to avoid terrorist attacks like Pulwama, the central government has decided to provide the facility of MI-17 helicopter on leave to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel deployed in Kashmir. To avoid IED blasts, the personnel going on leave from Kashmir will be released from MI-17 to the nearest destination. Although it is not clear how far this facility will be available, but officials claim that the facility will probably be extended to Jammu or Srinagar Airport. The Union Home Ministry has implemented this decision and CRPF also issued an order in this regard on Thursday. The
Balakot Air Strike completes two years, Nation salutes bravery
Today, two years of Balakot Air Strike have been completed. 2 years before today, on 26 February 2019, the planes of the Indian Air Force rammed into the territory of Pakistan and destroyed the terrorists’ camp in Balakot. India responded to Pakistan’s attack on Pulwama on 14 February 2019. 40 Indian soldiers were killed in this attack. On this occasion, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, UP CM Yogi Adityanath (CM Yogi Adityanath) and Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat have saluted the courage of the Air Force. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted from his Twitter account and wrote
Embellishment ceremony of army in Madhya Pradesh
Jabalpur was once again proud in honour of the brave soldiers posted in the security of the country. The ornament ceremony of the Central Command of the Army was held today at the PVC Parade Ground, the prestigious Colonel Hoshiar Singh of the Grenadiers Regimental Center, Jabalpur Cantonment. The ceremony is held to honour the brave soldiers and valiant martyrs of the Indian Army who have demonstrated exceptional bravery and outstanding service to the nation. On this special occasion, the Army Commander of the Central Command, Lt Gen IS Ghuman, awarded 20 Jabanas with the Sena Medal (gallantry) for his
Indian Army TGC Recruitment 2021 : Check Out Details For TGC-133
Indian Army TGC Recruitment 2021 : Indian Army has officially released the notification for Technical Graduate Course (TGC-133). Only eligible unmarried males who are engineering graduates can apply for this exam. The concerned candidates can apply for the exam via the official website – joinindianarmy.nic.in The commencement date for Indian Army Technical Graduate Course is July 2021. It will be conducted at Indian Military Academy, IMA at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Subject to the successful completion of training cadets will be granted Short Service/Permanent Commission in the Indian Army in the rank of  Lt/Ante Date Seniority. Indian Army TGC Recruitment 2021 Important



