GALLANTRY AWARDS 2019
Who is Ajit Doval, India's longest-serving NSA, now in his third term under Modi 3.0
Ajit Doval's re-appointment as National Security Advisor for a third term in the Modi 3.0 government is a testament to his exceptional leadership and expertise in security matters. His tenure of 10 years, the longest in India's history, highlights the trust placed in him by successive governments. Doval's storied career includes key achievements such as being the first police officer to receive the Kirti Chakra and playing crucial roles in diplomacy, counter-terrorism operations, and strategic strikes. His continued role underscores the government's commitment to robust national security.
The importance of being Ajit Doval: A 3rd term for the spymaster
While a third term for Doval can be seen as part of the continuity in the Narendra Modi government in which top Union ministers have retained their portfolios, Doval's consecutive third term indicates his importance for the Modi government which has adopted aggressive posture against cross-border terrorism.
Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa: Meet Rajasthan's deputy Chief Ministers
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Princess Diya Kumari as the deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, a member of the former Jaipur royal family. Kumari was elected MLA from Vidyadhar Nagar constituency after defeating Congress' Sitaram Agrawal with a margin of 71,368 votes. Dr Premchand Bairwa, a 54-year-old MLA from Dudu, won his seat in the 2023 Rajasthan Assembly Elections by defeating Congress candidate Babulal Nagar with a margin of 35,743 votes.
Diya Kumari: Rajasthan's princess crowned as Deputy CM. Here is everything you need to know about her
Diya Kumari, who was MP from Rajsamand, is a Rajput face in the party. She won Jaipur's Vidhyadhar Nagar constituency with a margin of 71,368 votes. The 51-year-old BJP leader became MLA for the first time in 2013 from Sawai Madhopur. In 2019 Lok Sabha polls, she was elected as MP. Diya Kumari is the daughter of erstwhile Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh, who earned distinction in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971 as a Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of the Para Commandos of the 10th Parachute Regiment.
In Diya Kumari, a new royal rises in BJP. Will this 'princess who walks on the streets' spoil Vasundhara Raje's CM dreams?
Right after the BJP's impressive show at the poll counter, this royal's name gained traction as one of the key faces vying for the top job in Rajasthan.
Territorial Army recruits Mandarin language experts on it's 75th Raising Day
India's Territorial Army, celebrating its 75th year of existence, has recruited a batch of Mandarin language experts to serve as interpreters during Border Personnel Meetings between India and China. The TA is also in the process of hiring cyber security experts. The TA, which operates on the concept of a 'citizen soldier's army', provides an opportunity for volunteer citizens of India to serve the nation in uniform.
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Initiated process to withdraw communication on payment of OROP dues in 4 instalments: Govt to SC
A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, which is scheduled to hear on Monday the plea of Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM) over payment of OROP dues, had asked the government to immediately withdraw its January 20 communication before it wanted its plea for extension of time be heard.
SC to hear on Monday plea by ex-servicemen for payment of OROP arrears in one installment
A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala is scheduled to take up the application filed by Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM) through advocate Balaji Srinivasan for hearing on February 27.
How another Pulwama-type suicide attack by Pakistanis was thwarted within 10 days of main attack: Book
In the book, Dhillon writes that many people are not aware about a similar suicide attack which had been planned in February 2019 itself where a potential suicide bomber terrorist had made a video showcasing, explosives and other weaponry to indicate his intentions.
Pension of armed forces/family pensioners revised under OROP: Check rank-wise hike in monthly pensions, arrears
Union Cabinet revised the pension of armed forces pensioners and family pensioners under One Rank One Pension (OROP) with effect from July 1, 2019. Check how this revision will work and who will benefit.
Centre increases defence pension, to pay arrears too
Defence pensioners will also get arrears as the government will revise all scales with effect from 2019. The revision had been held up since the last three years as a group of ex-servicemen had moved the Supreme Court, demanding changes in the 'One Rank One Pension' scheme. In a ruling in March, the Supreme Court had rejected the changes sought and upheld the government's view that all pension scales will be revised once in five years, against the demand of petitioners for an annual increment.
IAF set to retire Abhinandan Varthaman's MiG-21 squadron this month
The MiG-21 jets were inducted into IAF over four decades ago and many of these planes were lost in crashes. Though the Soviet-era Russian fighter jets have also been in news in the last several years for multiple crashes causing death of pilots, the sources said "when an IAF aircraft is air-borne, it means it is fully serviceable".
Gotabaya Rajapaksa: A 'war hero' detested by his admirers over Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis
The economic crisis is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices.
View: The offer that Agniveers let go by military can work as security at party offices can hurt recruits' pride
The problem with Agnipath is that what is a policy decision taken by India's top military brass after two years of consultation on how to give the country a modern military force is getting increasingly politicised due to the comments made on 24-by-7 TV news-channels by spokespersons of all Indian political parties, whether it is the BJP or opposition stalwarts like Mallikarjun Kharge and H D Kumaraswamy.
NDRF DG, CRPF ASI killed in Pulwama attack awarded gallantry medals
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla pinned the medal on Karwal's uniform, while he gave the medal, awarded posthumously, to Lal's wife Sarita Devi during the "Valour Day" of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
Situation in J&K 'very good' and improving further: CRPF DG
CRPF is observing its annual 83 raising day parade at M A Stadium in Jammu on Saturday and incidentally, this is for the first time that the force is observing its annual day outside its usual venue of Delhi-NCR.
53 BSF personnel get police medals including for gallantry on Republic Day eve
The about 2.65 lakh personnel BSF is the country's largest border guarding force, ITBP, SSB and Assam Rifles being the others, and it is primarily tasked to guard Indian borders with Pakistan on the west and Bangladesh on the east apart from rendering a variety of duties in the internal security domain of the country including conduct of anti-Naxal operations.
View: Apt to merge flames, all homage ceremonies at National War Memorial
It was purely a military ceremony in keeping with the fitness of things. It, perhaps, merits mention here that the Amar Jawan Jyoti was established to honour the fallen heroes who made the supreme sacrifice in the 1971 war. Now that we have a National War Memorial, it was appropriate to merge the two at one place.
Pakistan rejects as 'baseless' Indian stand of downing F-16 in February 2019
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman (now Group Captain) shot down the Pakistani F-16 jet during an aerial combat before his MiG 21 Bison aircraft was hit on February 27, 2019. He was captured by the Pakistani Army and later released on the night of March 1.
President confers Vir Chakra on Abhinandan Varthaman
The fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force has been decorated with India's third-highest wartime gallantry medal for displaying an "exceptional sense of duty" during the dogfight, the award citation said.
3 CoBRA commandos get 'Shaurya Chakra' for daring anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh before 2019 polls
Four Naxals, who had a reward of Rs 8 lakh each, were killed along with the recovery of a INSAS rifle (looted from security forces), some other guns and ammunition, officials said.
Tout menace: Plan afloat to link Aadhaar, PAN to passengers' login info for rly ticket booking
"We are trying to plug it. The future is that eventually we have to link login of ticketing with some identity card either PAN or Aadhaar or any other proof, the number of which the passenger can (use to) login so that we can end touting," Kumar said.
Republic Day: 17 ITBP officials get police medals
The about 90,000-personnel strong force is primarily tasked with guarding the 3,488-km long Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China that runs from the Karakoram Pass in the Himalayas to Jachep La in Arunachal Pradesh apart from rendering a variety of internal security duties like conducting anti-Naxal operations.
Remembering Ashwini Kumar – The brilliant police officer and great sports administrator
Kumar’s police career began in 1942 when he joined the Imperial Police (I.P.) at the age of 22. The Service was a precursor to the present day Indian Police Service (IPS). In those days, only one Indian was selected for the IP in a year. All the other officers were British. The IP exam was conducted by the Federal Public Service Commission.
Problems between Nepal, India would be resolved through dialogue: PM Oli to Indian Army chief General MM Naravane
The meeting between Gen Naravane and Oli, who is also the Defence Minister of Nepal, took place at his official residence in Baluwatar, Nepal Army sources said. Prime Minister Oli said that “there has been good friendship between Nepal and India,” according to his foreign affairs advisor Rajan Bhattarai.
ITBP broke myth that some countries have strong armies: MoS G Kishan Reddy aims at China
The minister of state for home was addressing the troops of the mountain warfare-trained border force on the occasion of its 59th raising day here.
Prez approves gallantry award for defence personnel on eve of I-Day, 4 get Shaurya Chakra
Those from the Army who have been awarded the Shaurya Chakra are Lt.Col. Krishan Singh Rawat from the elite Special Forces, Major Anil Urs and Havildar Alok Kumar Dubey.
Navy's Commodore Jyotin Raina awarded Nao Sena Medal for operational preparedness post Pulwama
"In the aftermath of the Pulwama attacks, the officer, in a display of professional excellence, promptitude, vision and personal leadership of high standards, ensured that the Western Fleet re-oriented and was ready in all respects for meeting all operational tasks within a very rapid time frame," the statement said.
Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952
While 13 Muslim candidates from the state have contested on Congress ticket, only one Muslim has been a BJP candidate in the last 16 Lok Sabha elections.
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