India in 2023 focused on acquiring new military platforms, weaponry to boost combat prowess
Sunday, 31 December 2023 India firmed up defence procurement worth over Rs 3.50 lakh crore in 2023 to enhance its combat prowess and deal with security challenges. The military focused on expanding its military engagement with like-minded countries in response to China's attempts to become a regional hegemon. The Indian troops maintained an assertive approach in the border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh. The Defence Acquisition Council approved big-ticket acquisition projects, including the procurement of Tejas light combat aircraft and Prachand combat helicopters. The defence ministry also worked on making India a hub for defence manufacturing.
On 11 July 2024, soldiers Sankara Rao Gottapu and Shahnawaz Ahmad Bhat died in Ladakh during critical military repair. Earlier, five soldiers ambushed in Katha,.. IndiaTimes
Today's Kargil Chronicles spotlight the Dras War Memorial near Kargil, Ladakh. This memorial honors soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War. Located 5 km from Kargil's center on the Srinagar-Leh Highway, it's surrounded by hills and peaks crucial to the conflict. These natural features add profound meaning to the memorial, each representing strategic positions and individual acts of bravery. They provide vital context, helping visitors understand the challenging terrain where Indian soldiers fought and sacrificed.
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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Sunday, demanding transparency regarding the border situation with.. IndiaTimes
Five soldiers of the Army are feared drowned after being swept away while crossing a river in a T-72 tank near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Nyoma-Chushul area in Ladakh early Saturday, officials told PTI. According to the officials, the incident occurred near Mandir Morh, 148 kilometres from here, during an exercise around 1 am. The T-72 tank with five soldiers on board sank due to flash floods while they were crossing the river, the officials said.
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India has taken a tit-for-tat step in response to China by approving the renaming of 30 places in Tibet. This move is seen as a strong rebuttal to China's decision to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh. The renaming initiative by the Indian government comes in the wake of heightened tensions between India and China, particularly following the violent clash in the Pangong Tso area in eastern Ladakh on May 5, 2020. Since then, the two nations have engaged in 21 rounds of military talks to address the standoff but are yet to reach a comprehensive resolution.
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Veterans CannCon and Alpha dive into the stories behind the stories of Veterans. Why did they take an oath, why did they choose their branch of military? What was life like before and after service for..
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A top official of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday reviewed the operational preparedness along the India-Bangladesh border. He also visited border... IndiaTimes
Top officials of border security agencies of India and Bangladesh on Sunday stressed on coordinated management to check trans-border crimes. They also emphasised... IndiaTimes
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Sunday, 31 December 2023
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