Pakistan Army faces its worst crisis since 2014
What makes the losses glaring this year is that in 2014 the
Pakistani Army had launched a massive crackdown on a network of militant
groups, including Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). However, this year, there
has been no such action. Moreover, Pakistani Army has faced the wrath of
political protesters, who have attacked several installations after the arrest
of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and even burnt down the house of the Lahore
Corps Commander.
China loaned
Pakistan $21bn more than reported, study finds
Two decades of Chinese
lending to Pakistan totalled about $21 billion more than previously thought, a
study revealed this week, while also showing that the cash-strapped South Asian
country has the biggest China-funded energy portfolio in the world.
Aid Data, a research institute at William and
Mary University in the U.S., calculated Pakistan's cumulative public debt
exposure to China at $67.2 billion for the period from 2000 to 2021. That
surpasses the $46 billion recorded for the same period in the World Bank's
International Debt Statistics, based on voluntary disclosures from Pakistan.
Chinese debt
trap is much deeper than appreciated earlier.
Securing Indian Internal and External Security
India-Nepal border forces' talks begin in Delhi
The border guarding forces of India and Nepal have
commenced a three-day bilateral meeting in Delhi. They are discussing
strategies to combat trans-frontier crimes and ensure timely sharing of
intelligence information. The Indian delegation, led by Sashastra Seema Bal
(SSB) director general Rashmi Shukla, is engaging with the visiting nine-member
Armed Police Force (APF) team from Nepal, headed by its inspector general Raju
Aryal.
J&K police announces Rs 10 lakh reward for
tip-off in recent targeted attacks in Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir police Director General R R Swain has
offered a Rs 10 lakh reward for information on recent targeted attacks. Swain,
who assumed office on October 31, vowed to combat militant networks'
resilience, citing their substantial investments. He called these attacks
"beyond the red line" and emphasized professional investigations.
India successfully test-fires 'Pralay' missile
off Odisha coast
Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation
(DRDO), the missile's launch at approximately 9:50 am achieved all of its
mission objectives. Tracking instruments closely followed its path along the
coastline.
Gujarat CM unveils crest of Indian Navy warship
'Surat'
The crest of the Indian Navy's latest guided missile
destroyer, 'Surat,' was unveiled in the city of Surat. Chief Minister Bhupendra
Patel, along with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar and other senior
officers, graced the ceremony that took place on November 6.
EU appoints military attache in mission in
India
The European Union (EU) has appointed a military attaché to
its mission in India, marking the first time the EU has done so. This
development reflects the growing defense and strategic cooperation between
India and the EU.
Army Aviation looking at phasing out Cheetah,
Chetak helicopters from 2027
The Indian Army is planning to phase out its aging Cheetah
and Chetak helicopters starting in 2027 and is considering light utility
helicopters (LUH) as replacements. The Army currently operates approximately
190 Chetak, Cheetah, and Cheetal helicopters for reconnaissance and
surveillance activities.
Can King Jigme’s
Delhi visit ease Indian concerns over Bhutan-China border talks?
India’s biggest concern is Bhutan could cede
land to China that is close to the Doklam area which connects northeastern
India to the rest of the country
Bhutan-India ties have historically been strong,
and New Delhi has wielded influence in trying to take care of Bhutan’s security
interests
Def Min issues instruction to release 3rd
instalment of OROP arrears by Diwali
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has directed the release of
the third instalment of arrears under the 'One Rank On Pension' (OROP) scheme
to defence pensioners before Diwali. The government approved the revision of
pensions for armed forces personnel under the 'OROP' scheme, with retrospective
effect from July 1, 2019. Read more
Tejas aircraft, ALH Dhruv to participate in
Dubai airshow
India's light combat aircraft Tejas and advanced light
helicopter Dhruv will participate in the biennial Dubai airshow that is
scheduled to take place from November 13 to 17. The two platforms are part of
the Indian Air Force's deployment at the prestigious event, officials said on
Wednesday. Read more
"India a key strategic partner," says
White House ahead of 2+2 Dialogue"
National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic
Communications John Kirby said was speaking about India's stand on the Israel
crisis.
The talks were very successful.
Indian Navy will become fully Atmanirbhar by
2047: Admiral R Hari Kumar
"Our nation is going through the most exciting
times since Independence. We live in an egalitarian society. We have moved from
being the 10th largest economy to fifth largest economy in the world in less
than a decade. And we are set to be the third largest economy before the end of
this decade," the Navy chief said.
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