Ladakh capital of valour, says Rajnath Singh in Holi with soldiers
“Your commitment deserves applause. You perform your duties despite severe cold conditions in Ladakh. The nation is highly indebted to you,” Defence m Key Points
Times Of IndiaIsrael says its 21 soldiers killed in deadliest single attack since Gaza war
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the chief military spokesperson, made the announcement Tuesday, updating an earlier toll. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesAnimal and Sam Bahadur: These 2 movies teach us great money lessons
Animal is about a man who seeks revenge for his father's death, while Sam Bahadur is a film about the life of Field Marshal Manekshaw. The two films offer different lessons about inheritance and investing. Key Points
mintKargil Vijay Diwas: Punjab govt will grant ₹25 lakh ex gratia to Armed Forces personnel in cases of ‘physical casualty’
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that the ex gratia grant for physically disabled soldiers will be doubled, and financial assistance for non-pensioner ex-servicemen of World War I and II will be increased. The ex gratia grant for physically disabled soldiers with 76-100% disability will now be INR 40 lakh ($55,600), soldiers with 51-75% disability will receive INR 20 lakh, and soldiers with 25-50% disability will receive INR 10 lakh. The monthly financial assistance for non-pensioner ex-servicemen and their widows will be increased from INR 6,000 to INR 10,000. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPutin sees himself as a tsar. He’s even repeating their deadly mistakes
Putin’s failures in Ukraine — material shortage, incompetent leadership, deserting soldiers — are the same as the tsar during World War I. The latter led to the Russian Revolution. Key Points
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Nepal SC orders registration of petition against PM 'Prachanda' on use of child soldiers during insurgency
Nepal's Supreme Court ordered the registration of a writ petition against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda' for using children as Maoist soldiers during the decade-long war against the monarchy. Earlier, Lenin Bista, a former child soldier, moved the apex court with a writ petition claiming breach of international humanitarian law by using child soldiers. Key Points
India TodayHow the humble paperback helped the United States win World War II
During World War II, American soldiers were provided with specially designed pocket-sized paperbacks called the Armed Services Editions. These books, totaling around 120 million copies, were intended to help soldiers pass the time and remind them of what they were fighting for. The program aimed to promote the free exchange of ideas and contrasted American ideals with Nazi book burnings. The books were distributed for free and boosted the popularity of certain authors. Key Points
Economic TimesNine killed in crash of two US Army helicopters in Kentucky
Two U.S. soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash during training at Fort Campbell in 2018. Key Points
Financialexpress2 all-women contingents to take part in Republic Day parade in 2024
One contingent will include women soldiers from the Army, Navy and Air Force. The second will include nurses from the military nursing services, led by female doctors. Key Points
India TodayPakistan sending retired soldiers as terrorists in India: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
Lt Gen. Dwivedi said that the terrorists were involved in the killing of innocent civilians in Dangri, Kandi and Rajouri and their elimination was a priority for the joint forces team involved in the operation. Key Points
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PM Modi in HP's Lepcha to celebrate Diwali with security forces
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Lepcha, Himachal Pradesh, to observe Diwali with the security forces. Since assuming office in 2014, Modi has consistently visited military establishments to mark the Diwali festival. Key Points
Economic TimesAs search for soldiers’ killers enters Day 3, Bathinda military station turns into a fort
The roads that lead into the military station have armed soldiers manning barricades. Only military vehicles with bonafide credentials are being allowed inside as the manhunt for the killer/killers of four soldiers entered its third day. Key Points
The Indian ExpressIndia frees 10,000 more soldiers to guard border with China
India has allocated thousands of soldiers to strengthen its disputed border with China. A 10,000-strong unit will guard a 532 km stretch of the frontier with China. The Indian Army and Ministry of Defense have implemented this unprecedented move following private discussions. Key Points
Economic TimesMyanmar military plane to evacuate fleeing soldiers skids off runway at Mizoram airport, 8 injured
Aircraft, which was carrying 14 crew members apart from pilot, swerved off runway shortly after landing. Injured rushed to Lengpui hospital, four in serious condition. Key Points
ThePrintOne Army officer died, three soldiers injured in fire accident in Siachen glacier
One Army officer died while three soldiers sustained injuries in a fire accident in the Siachen glacier on Wednesday. In a fire accident in the Siachen glacier today, one officer lost his life while three soldiers were injured. The injured have been safely evacuated from there to hospital , Defence PRO, Leh Lt Col PS Sidhu said. Key Points
Economic Times
9 killed after US army helicopters collide over Kentucky
Nine soldiers were killed after two US army helicopters collided over Kentucky on Thursday. Crew members using night-vision goggles were flying two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters when the aircraft crashed in a field. Key Points
India TodayTear gas, clashes as Lebanon protesters try to storm govt HQ
The retired soldiers and policemen demanding better pay clashed with riot police and troops. Several people suffered breathing problems from the tear gas. The protesters hurled stones at the officers protecting the government headquarters and repeatedly tried to break through the fence. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesAre new reservation policies becoming jagirs?
Today's kings are politicians. They need votes. The vote bank, made of castes and communities and religions, are seeking such material reciprocity. Not just gifts during elections, or subsidies to donors, but something more substantial, something long-term, like a land-grant, that benefits future generations. Seats in medical and engineering colleges, government jobs, industrial contracts, licences to resources such as land and water and airwaves. Key Points
The Economic TimesDenmark to boost military spending to upgrade facilities
Of the 38 billion kroner, 11 billion kroner (USD 1.6 billion) should be used on new investments, the government said. Key Points
The Indian Express24 soldiers dead in worst single-day loss for Israel
195 Palestinians dead in 24 hours, toll 25,490. Twenty-four Israeli soldiers were killed in Israel’s worst day of losses in Gaza, the military said on... Key Points
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'Army will wipe out terrorism from J&K. Have full faith,' says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Singh was addressing troops in Rajouri Wednesday. He was reviewing security situation in wake of recent terrorist ambush in Poonch that left four soldiers dead. Key Points
ThePrintAmbush kills nine Israeli soldiers in Gaza
The air and ground war has killed thousands of Palestinian civilians and pushed nearly 85% of Gaza's population from their homes, sparking international outrage. The US has repeatedly called on Israel to take greater measures to spare civilians, even as it has rushed military aid to its close ally. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian-origin Israeli soldier killed during fighting in Gaza
Master Sgt. (res.) Gil Daniels, an Indian-origin Israeli soldier was killed during fighting in Gaza. At least four Indian-origin Israeli soldiers are known to have been killed since October 7. Key Points
India TodayPakistan airbase attacked, 3 aircraft damaged
Nine terrorists killed, says army. Nine heavily armed terrorists attacked a Pakistan air force training base in Punjab province early on Saturday. All of the attackers were “sent to hell”, the army said, a day after 17 soldiers were killed in three separate terror strikes in the country. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPoonch attack: JeM offshoot releases photos of ambush, says ‘video soon’
The People?s Anti-Fascist Front, an offshoot of Jaish-e-Mohammad, has released pictures claiming to be from the site of a recent ambush in Poonch district. The group has previously claimed responsibility for the attack, during which five soldiers were killed and another seriously injured. The Indian army has deployed special forces teams, drones and helicopters to track down the terrorists responsible, but has so far been unsuccessful. Key Points
Hindustan Times
Revealed! The secret behind Lee Jong Suk and Shin Jae Ha’s military uniform picture
Korean actors Lee Jong Suk and Shin Jae Ha have returned to their military duty as reserved soldiers. This move of the actors is winning the hearts of their fans and followers. The actors have proved that besides being celebrities they have an obligation to their country also. Key Points
Economic TimesThree years after Galwan: Where India-China ties stand
Despite many rounds of negotiations and engagement at multiple levels, the military tensions continue. India has said there can be no normal ties if China breaches border agreements. Both sides are building infrastructure in the area. Key Points
The Indian Express