India-China 14th Round Corps Commander Level Talks Fail To End Deadlock
There was no breakthrough in the 14th round of talks between the militaries of India and China, and the two sides agreed to maintain dialogue via military and diplomatic channels to work out a “mutually acceptable resolution” of the remaining issues. The two sides said in a joint statement on Thursday that they have agreed that the next round of border talks should be held at the earliest. Indian Army Chief General M M Naravane had said on Wednesday that India was hopeful of resolving issues related to disengagement at Patrolling Point 15 (Hot Springs) in eastern Ladakh in the
Indian Army conducting workshop for field commanders on negotiation & communication skills
The Indian Army said on Thursday it was conducting a workshop for its field commanders on negotiation and communication skills so that they can deal with “dynamic and emerging challenges”. A delegation of the Indian Army officers is currently holding the 14th round of talks with its counterpart in the Chinese Army to resolve the border dispute in eastern Ladakh. The main focus of this round of talks is to carry forward the disengagement process at Hot Springs (Patrolling Point 15), military sources said. The Indian Army said on Twitter on Thursday, “Indian Army in its quest for excellence and
Army Chief General MM Naravane assures strict action in Nagaland Shooting Case
Army Chief General MM Naravane has spoken of strict action on the issue of killing 14 innocent civilians during a military operation in Nagaland. He said that appropriate action would be taken against the soldiers involved in this operation. General Naravane told during his annual press conference that, the army’s internal investigation is going on in this matter and appropriate action will be taken based on the results of the investigation. Army Chief Naravane expressed regret over the incident that took place last month in Nagaland’s Mon district. In which apart from 14 innocent civilians, an army jawan was also
On New Year Indian Army unfurls national flag in Galwan valley
Indian Army unfurled the Tricolour in the Galwan valley, Ladakh on the occasion of New Year. As per sources in the security establishment, the Indian Army personnel had hoisted the National flag in Galwan on New Year’s eve. The move comes amid reports in a section of media that claimed that Chinese soldiers had displayed their flag in the region a few days ago. Earlier, the media reported that the Chinese government had sought to “rename” 15 places in Arunachal Pradesh in its map two days ahead of implementing new border law. The Indian Government on last Thursday said that it has seen reports
Kashmir : Pakistani terrorists killed in infiltration attempt on New Year
Pakistan is not deterring its antics even on the new year. The Indian Army has informed that in the midst of the continuing ceasefire on the LoC, on 1 January, infiltration or infiltration of the Pakistani Army in the Keran sector of Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir. Some action was taken by a special team called Border Action Team (BAT). In such a situation, the Indian Army foiled his plans. Also a Pakistani terrorist has been killed. Officials of the Indian Army have informed that there is a possibility that on 1 January, any action or infiltration attempt was made by
Army Court Of Inquiry Team To Question Soldiers In Nagaland Firing Case
Nagaland Government’s SIT 21 Para-Special Forces probing the case of death of 14 civilians during an anti-militancy operation in Mon district of Nagaland on December 4 ‘Failed operation’ Will start questioning the officers and soldiers involved in the incident from Thursday in Jorhat, Assam for investigation. The SIT is likely to submit its report next month. Apart from this, the Indian Army has also agreed to allow the Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up by the Nagaland government to take statements of all the army personnel involved in the operation in Oting village, official sources said. He said that the
DRDO Design Extreme Cold Clothing System For Army
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has designed a special type of clothing system to save the Indian Army from the troubles of extreme cold weather. The news agency ANI gave this information on Tuesday, quoting the Ministry of Defense. DRDO handed over the technology of Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) to 5 Indian companies, the ministry said. 3-layered ECWCS provides thermal insulation between +15° to -50°C. ECWS is needed by the Indian Army for continuous operations in glaciers and Himalayan peaks.” The Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) has been designed by the Defense Institute of Physiology
Indian Army Combat Engineers To Get Latest Equipment
New technology is being provided to the Combat Engineers of the Indian Army to equip the Defense Forces with facilities in the forward areas of the borders. To ensure the construction of tunnels for the storage of ammunition and the availability of facilities equipped with nuclear weapons. Addressing an event of the Institution of Engineers, the Engineer-in-Chief of the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Harpal Singh gave this information on Sunday. On this occasion, he was honored with the Eminent Engineering Personality Award for his contribution in the field of Defense Forces and Border Roads Organization. Addressing the event, Lt Gen
Indian Army Names It In-House Messaging App as ASIGMA
Taking the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s self-reliant India campaign a step forward, the Indian Army has launched its indigenous messaging chat app. The Indian Army has named this in-house messaging app as Army Secure Ingenious Messaging Application (ASIGMA). This army app is a web-based application. It was told in the Press Information Bureau of the Army that instead of the Army Wide Area Network (AWAN) messaging application, now an application based on the Army’s internal network has been prepared. Officials said that this app will not be available on the main app store. This ASIGMA app is housed
Swadeshi next-generation AERVs inducted into Army
The first set of indigenously developed next-generation Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle (AERV) was inducted into the Corps of Engineers of the Army on Tuesday, a defense release said. Army chief General M M Naravane inducted the vehicles and flagged them off in a ceremony at the Bombay Engineer Group (BEG) at Khadki near Pune. The system has been designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Ordnance Factory Medak & Bharat Electronics Limited, Pune. Despite restrictions on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, the supply of these vehicles has been on schedule, the release said. “The vehicle



