India, China Agree to Pull Back From 10-Month Military Standoff
NEW DELHI India and China have agreed to pull back their troops from the Pangong Tso lake along their disputed border in the western Himalayas after a 10-month military standoff, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told that nation’s upper house of Parliament on Feb. 11.
“The implementation of this agreement will substantially restore the situation to that existing prior to commencement of the standoff last year,” Singh said.
Bilateral relations between the neighboring countries have deteriorated since a bloody clash in the Galwan valley on June 15, 2020. That created an intense military standoff along the de facto border in the Ladakh area, particularly at the lake, two-thirds of which sits in China-controlled territory.
Home Secretary reviews progress of relief work in Chamoli
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NDRF in Tapovan tunnel rescue work. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, Feb 11 : Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Thursday reviewed the progress of rescue and relief work being carried out by the Central as well as state government agencies at the site of the hydro project of the NTPC at Tapovan on the Dhauliganga River in Uttarakhand.
The Dhauliganga River was impacted by an avalanche incident in the upper catchment area of the Rishiganga River in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on February 7.
India Pursues Self-Reliance in Defense Production, Spurred by Global Supply Chain Disruptions
NEW DELHI India is taking steps to become self-reliant in defense production, after disruptions to the global supply chain due to the pandemic.
Foreign direct investment in defense production has increased to 74 percent, from 49 percent, and the government says it will promote “made in India” in that industry.
That was one of the steps outlined by the country’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special economic package of $307.65 billion (20 lakh crores) under its “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan,” or “Self-Reliance Campaign.”
“A list of weapons/platforms will be released which will be banned for import based on a year wise timeline. Further, the government has planned to improve the autonomy, accountability, and efficiency in Ordnance Supplies by the corporatization of Ordnance Factory Board,” the Indian government said
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Indian Army Top Brass Gets Major Reshuffle As New Year Begins; New DCOAS To Take Charge
Indian Army has undergone a major reshuffle at the top within the Army Headquarter and at the various other formations, witnessing the change of guard
The Indian Army has undergone a major reshuffle at the top within the Army Headquarter and at the various other formations including the Corps Commanders, administrative and training institutions witnessing a change of guard.
Lt Gen Shantanu Dayal will soon take charge as the new DCOAS. Lt Gen Dayal is currently the Corps Commander of the Tejpur based 4 Corps. Once a new Corps Commander is appointed, Lt Gen Datal will take place of Lt Gen SS Hasabnis who superannuated on December 31.
Who is Major General Gautam Chauhan, first to head Indian Army s human rights cell
For the first time, the Indian Army has appointed a major general rank officer to look into the human rights issue and suggest means to better the track record of the force.
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Army s new heated accommodation for bravehearts in forward areas of Ladakh
For the first time, the Indian Army has appointed a major general rank officer to look into the human rights issue and suggest means to better the track record of the force.
Major General Gautam Chauhan took charge as Additional Director General Human Rights on Thursday and will function under the Indian Army Vice Chief Lieutenant General SK Saini.