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Heroism Amidst The Debacle: A Signaller’s View Of 1962 War

After Hours Books

The plight of the Army Signallers who were desperately trying to keep the vital battlefield channels of communication open despite outdated and inadequate equipment, even as the Chinese overwhelmed the Indian positions in Ladakh and NEFA, is described in vivid, gut-wrenching detail

Indian Army Gets Its 1st Chief From Corps Of Engineers

Vishal Thapar

National

General Manoj Pande’s principal challenge during his 2-year tenure will be handling the protracted stand-off with China in Ladakh and preparing the Army for Theatre Commands

BRO To Set Up New RCC Units, Task Force For Development Work In Ladakh: DG

BW Online Bureau

National

The BRO chief also asked the Lt Governor for the allotment of land for carrying out various project works in the union territory

No breakthrough in 15th round of India-China military talks on Ladakh stand-off

Vishal Thapar

National

Two sides agree to keep LAC’s Western sector stable and continue dialogue

COVID Count In Ladakh Rises To 23,536

BW Online Bureau

Economy

Of the active cases, 714 are under treatment in Leh and 130 in Kargil, the officials said.

Supply Line To Ladakh Kept Open Through Snow-Bound Zoji La

Vishal Thapar

Economy Policy Defence

For the first time, key mountain pass at a height of 11,649 feet is open for traffic after December 31

New Satellite Image Shows China Constructing Bridge On Its Side Of Pangong Lake In Ladakh: Sources

BW Online Bureau

National

The armies of India and China had created a buffer zone in Galwan valley following their deadly clashes on 15 June 2020.

India, China Effectively Controlled Border Frictions In Eastern Ladakh: Chinese FM Wang Yi

BW Online Bureau

Economy

Wang's remark comes in the midst of the lingering border row between the two countries in eastern Ladakh.

Ladakh To Reopen Schools In Kargil Region For Classes 6 To 8 Students

BW Online Bureau

Education And Career

Eight patients were discharged after recovering from the diseases, bringing down the active cases in the region to 71 -- 51 in Leh and 20 in Kargil, the officials said.

Time To Step Up Defence Innovation & Modernization; Services Must Be The Primary Driving Force Behind All Defence R&D

Manish Kumar Jha

Economy Policy Defence

Modernization is an inescapable and inexorable need of the defence forces in India. The thrust on technology and innovation is an imperative for both the establishment and industry. Instead of adopting a lead role in technological innovation in drone and anti- drone capability by virtue of the available expertise in IT, the country scrambled to hastily acquire even basic equipment. In the face of each crisis, the Armed Forces end up looking far and beyond and yet again initiate a complex cycle of procurement with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), mostly foreign. What is the way out then? The Indian Armed Forces must step into the role of the soldiers- scientist, taking ownership of the weaponry and technology that they depend on, to defend our country, writes Manish Kumar Jha.