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Tough task ahead for the new COAS

Tough task ahead for the new COAS

Rediff.com27 May 2012

General V K Singh, who will be retiring as the chief of the army staff on May 31,2012, will go down in history as a highly competent General, who did not deserve to be the head of the proud Indian Army despite his excellent record in the battle-field against our adversaries, writes B Raman

Interview/General V K Singh

Interview/General V K Singh

Rediff.com23 May 2012

General V K Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff, discusses the Adarsh land scam, AFSPA, China, Pakistan and more... in this exclusive interview with Kalyani Shankar.

India needs to be prepared for 'two-front threat': Army chief

India needs to be prepared for 'two-front threat': Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Army chief General M M Naravane on Tuesday hoped for an amicable resolution of the military standoff with China in Ladakh through talks based on 'mutual and equal security' even as he said India will have to be prepared to deal with a 'two-front' threat scenario due to the potent and collusive threat from China and Pakistan.

Army chief hints at one rank one pension

Army chief hints at one rank one pension

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh Sunday hinted at implementation of one rank one pension and said all information regarding ex-army men would be collected and their problems would be sorted out.

Situation on borders with China under control: Army chief

Situation on borders with China under control: Army chief

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Army chief General Naravane said the ongoing dialogue will sort out all the perceived differences between the two countries.

'Xi Jinping has got himself in a mess'

'Xi Jinping has got himself in a mess'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'If one puts the context of what Xi Jinping said at the UN about not wanting a 'hot or cold war with any country', one realises that his speech was quite bizarre.' 'The world does not expect such statements from China, a nation aspiring to be a superpower.

What govt must do when media crosses the Laxman rekha

What govt must do when media crosses the Laxman rekha

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The time has come for the government to institute a defence advisory notice system in India when media crosses the Laxman rekha, argues B Raman.

Mr PM, Gen Singh's actions hurtful but his questions valid

Mr PM, Gen Singh's actions hurtful but his questions valid

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

In an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh senior analyst B Raman says that the government should not be indifferent to the serious and worrisome issues projected by outgoing Indian Army chief General VK Singh

Army should STOP media battles, focus on BIGGER issues

Army should STOP media battles, focus on BIGGER issues

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Tension between India's civilian and military leadership has steadily increased over the past few months and now appears to be at the highest it has been in decades. In his latest fusillade, the chief of army staff, General V K Singh, has said that he was offered a Rs 14 crore bribe by a retired army officer in order to clear the purchase of a set of armoured vehicles.

Pakistan Army is back, so India needs to be on ALERT

Pakistan Army is back, so India needs to be on ALERT

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

The elected government in Pakistan has found that the little control it had over the army has been completely eroded, says B Raman

Rajnath holds talks with Chinese defence minister in Moscow

Rajnath holds talks with Chinese defence minister in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

It is the first highest level face-to-face meeting between the two sides after the border row escalated in eastern Ladakh in early May.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

Lt Col's plea against social media ban to be heard in-camera

Lt Col's plea against social media ban to be heard in-camera

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The high court conducted the hearing in-camera after the counsel for the Centre requested for it on the ground that it was a very sensitive decision taken by the Army and the inputs cannot be made public.

Gen Rath absolved of wrongdoing, V K Singh virtually indicted by army tribunal

Gen Rath absolved of wrongdoing, V K Singh virtually indicted by army tribunal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Virtually indicting former Army chief and Union Minister Gen V K Singh, the Armed Forces Tribunal on Friday quashed the court martial of Lt Gen P K Rath who was punished for his alleged role in a land dealing in West Bengal.

Age row has devalued Gen Singh's image before jawans

Age row has devalued Gen Singh's image before jawans

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The Supreme Court's non-intervention in the age row in a substantive manner has not cast any blemish on the integrity and professionalism of Army Chief Gen V K Singh. But it does cast a blemish on his image in the eyes of his jawans and junior officers, writes B Raman

'China is enlarging the spectrum of war'

'China is enlarging the spectrum of war'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'They will try more rounds of military level talks and move it to the diplomatic and political domain to see if there is a possibility of a solution -- and like the CDS said if that does not happen, we are prepared.'

'Bonhomie between India, China has returned but one needs to be prepared'

'Bonhomie between India, China has returned but one needs to be prepared'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

General Rawat said Indian forces will face the PLA troops if they come again in Doklam.

HC turns down Lt Col's plea against Army's social media ban

HC turns down Lt Col's plea against Army's social media ban

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The high court said he has a choice to make and asked him to delete his FB account as the policy to ban the use of social networking platforms for army personnel was taken keeping in view the security of the nation.

Lack of procedure in determining my DOB: Army chief to SC

Lack of procedure in determining my DOB: Army chief to SC

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Army Chief General V K Singh has told the Supreme Court that he was treated by the government in a manner which reflects total lack of procedure and principles of natural justice in deciding his age.

Bajwa shuffles Pakistan's generals

Bajwa shuffles Pakistan's generals

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'By convention, the prime minister is technically kept in the loop for the DG, ISI's appointment.' 'It remains to be seen if Prime Minister Imran Khan is able to indicate any preference by then,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

FAQ: Can Pakistan Army topple the unstable government?

FAQ: Can Pakistan Army topple the unstable government?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

The Pakistan Army chief will not like to place himself in a position where he has to overthrow the elected head of state and the supreme commander of the armed forces, says B Raman

Lt General Dalbir Singh Suhag takes over as new Army chief

Lt General Dalbir Singh Suhag takes over as new Army chief

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag, whose appointment as Army chief had kicked up a row, on Thursday took over as the next head of the 1.3 million strong force succeeding Gen Bikram Singh who is retiring.

India, China agree to resolve outstanding issues 'expeditiously'

India, China agree to resolve outstanding issues 'expeditiously'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

He said both sides reaffirmed to sincerely work towards complete disengagement of the troops along the LAC.

Major who tied man to jeep as 'human shield' awarded

Major who tied man to jeep as 'human shield' awarded

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The award for Major Gogoi is seen as a backing of the action.

High-level defence delegation visits LoC

High-level defence delegation visits LoC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Defence Secretary Shashikant Sharma on Monday visited the Tangdhar sector of the Line of Control in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

Army Chief had approached PMO in age issue

Army Chief had approached PMO in age issue

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

At a time when the defence ministry was considering his date of birth issue, Army Chief General V K Singh had approached the prime minister's office seeking its intervention in the matter.

'Indian PM opened 'secret talks' with Kayani'

'Indian PM opened 'secret talks' with Kayani'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

India's Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh opened secret talks with Pakistan Army chief 10 months ago to build on the cricket-inspired diplomatic thaw between the two countries, a media report said on Saturday.

Is it the end of the road for Kayani?

Is it the end of the road for Kayani?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Following the death of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, criticism of Pakistan Army Chief inside the country has grown. His close ties with the Barack Obama administration has not gone down with the army. But will Pakistan's most powerful man be overthrown? B Raman analyses

Bribery row: Why is Army chief speaking up NOW?

Bribery row: Why is Army chief speaking up NOW?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

There have been serious acts of omission by the COAS as well as by the defence minister and these amount to a serious case of dereliction of duty, says B Raman

What will CDS Rawat do?

What will CDS Rawat do?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The CDS will have a significant role in higher defence planning and operational aspects of India's nuclear arsenal.

Lt Gen Rath found guilty in Sukna land scam

Lt Gen Rath found guilty in Sukna land scam

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Lt Gen P K Rath, former Deputy Chief of Army Staff-designate, was on Friday found guilty by an Army court martial in the Sukna land scam, becoming the highest ranking serving officer to be convicted for corruption.

Ladakh: What the Raksha Mantri wants the army to do

Ladakh: What the Raksha Mantri wants the army to do

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Rajnath Singh believes it would be naive to see disengagement of the armies from the LAC as the end of the trouble. The defence minister has urged the defence forces to be ready for a long haul

Pak army chief promises jobs to ex-Taliban cadres

Pak army chief promises jobs to ex-Taliban cadres

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Kayani has promised jobs for former Taliban fighters.

Nation salutes its fallen heroes on Infantry Day

Nation salutes its fallen heroes on Infantry Day

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The Indian Army on Monday celebrated the Infantry Day, marking the landing of first batch of troops in Kashmir 67 years back to push back Pakistani troops, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tributes to the martyrs who dedicated their lives to protect unity of the country.

PHOTOS: Army chief takes to the skies in Made in India Tejas aircraft

PHOTOS: Army chief takes to the skies in Made in India Tejas aircraft

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

This was the first time General Rawat flew in the home-made fighter jet, known for its agility, being the smallest and lightest multirole supersonic fighter jet in its class.

Time to end DRDO's monopoly on defence research

Time to end DRDO's monopoly on defence research

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

We must seize the opportunity provided by the COVID-19 crisis to kick-start indigenous research efforts, recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How China factor will shape Indian politics

How China factor will shape Indian politics

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

As the China factor enters the body politic of India with greater potency, its consequences will certainly be far-reaching, note Harsh V Pant and Vinay Kaura.

'Pakistan goes through a 9/11 every year'

'Pakistan goes through a 9/11 every year'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

General Ehsan Ul Haq, former director of the Inter Services Intelligence, has urged the United States to stop demonising the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and pressuring Pakistan to go after it, saying it's not a priority for the Pakistan army.

President Kovind visits 'world's highest battlefield'

President Kovind visits 'world's highest battlefield'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Kovind is the first president to visit the Siachen base camp since the visit of the then president APJ Abdul Kalam in 2004.

India on an adventurous and dangerous path: Kayani

India on an adventurous and dangerous path: Kayani

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

Responding to Indian Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor's statement that the Indian Armed forces were ready to fight Pakistan and China simultaneously, Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervz Kayani said the situation in the region could get out of control due to such "dangerous adventurism".