1984 ARMY DEPLOYMENT
‘Should've called it Whitewashing, not Belonging’: BJP slams Sonia Gandhi's memoir
The BJP has criticised Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love, with party spokesperson CR Kesavan saying it should have been titled 'Whitewashing, not Belonging'. Kesavan accused the book of sugar-coating the Nehru-Gandhi family's past, while BJP leader HS Phoolka alleged that Gandhi's account of the Army's deployment after Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984 contradicts official records and gives Rajiv Gandhi a clean chit.
On October 23, 1983, 241 US marines died in a terrorist attack in Lebanon. It was the deadliest single-day loss for US forces since WWII
On October 23, 1983, a truck bomb exploded at the Marine barracks in Beirut, killing 241 American servicemen. This attack occurred during Lebanon's civil war, where US troops were part of a peacekeeping mission. The bombing was attributed to Islamic Jihad, which opposed American presence in Lebanon. The devastating loss prompted a reassessment of US military operations and eventually led to troop withdrawal in 1984.
New Jersey sank 397 obsolete army tanks and armored vehicles from 1994 to 1997 in 40 to 140 feet of water; a five-year study found 432,000 animals of 145 species per square metre of reef habitat
In a remarkable initiative, obsolete US Army tanks were intentionally submerged off the New Jersey coast, creating vibrant artificial reefs that now host an impressive 432,000 marine creatures. This innovative project not only repurposes military surplus but also highlights the potential for such efforts to enhance aquatic ecosystems, emphasizing the importance of thorough preparation and monitoring for environmental success.
From losing father at 11 to Siachen: The story of Captain Shiva Chauhan, the first woman army officer deployed at the world's highest battlefield
Captain Shiva Chauhan made history as the first woman Army officer deployed on Siachen Glacier. She achieved this after rigorous training and demonstrating exceptional endurance in challenging environments. Her posting at Kumar Post marked a significant milestone for women in the Indian Army. Chauhan's journey began with a childhood dream and a determination to serve. Her achievement inspires many young Indians aspiring to join the armed forces.
Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Amritsar's Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Operation Blue Star anniversary
Pro-Khalistan slogans and posters of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale were displayed at Sri Akal Takht Sahib during the 42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star. Security forces deployed approximately 4,000 personnel and five companies of CAPF in Amritsar to manage the sensitive occasion.
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Punjab deploys 4,000 personnel in Amritsar ahead of Operation Blue Star anniversary
Security forces are on high alert in Amritsar. Nearly 4,000 police personnel and Central Armed Police Forces have been deployed. This is in anticipation of the anniversary of Operation Blue Star on June 6. The operation in 1984 involved the Indian Army storming the Golden Temple. Security measures are in place to ensure peace and order.
Rajnath Singh visits Siachen; reviews military preparedness
The defence minister, accompanied by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, reviewed the overall security situation in the region, officials said. Rajnath Singh also interacted with the soldiers deployed in Siachen.
Indian Army celebrates 40 years of 'Operation Meghdoot' on Siachen Glacier
The Indian Army celebrates 40 years since 'Operation Meghdoot' began, securing the Siachen Glacier. Technological advancements include VSAT technology for communication, heavy-lift helicopters, and logistic drones for essential supplies. Medical infrastructure and connectivity improvements benefit troops and local communities. Indian Air Force's role in airlifting troops and supplies, including fighter aircraft operations, has been crucial in maintaining military dominance in the region. Despite extreme conditions, the IAF continues to support operations, setting records in endurance and technical proficiency.
First woman officer operationally deployed at highest battleground in Siachen
"Capt Shiva Chauhan of Fire and Fury Sappers became the first woman officer to be operationally deployed in Kumar Post, at the highest battlefield of the world," tweeted the official account of Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army.
Army Chief General Naravane draws Eastern Ladakh parallel to Siachen
Responding to a question by ET on the eve of Army Day, General Naravane said that any demilitarisation of the world's highest battlefield would be conditional on Pakistan recognising the Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL), the current border that Indian troops are holding on the glacier.
Pakistan truce violations in nine months highest in 17 years
Latest figures tabled in Parliament on Monday showed India recorded 3,186 CFVs along the LoC from January 1 to September 7. Another 242 incidents of ‘cross-border firing’ took place along the 198-km international border in J&K, which is largely manned by the BSF, in the January-August timeframe.
Manmohan Singh blames Narsimha Rao for 1984 massacre
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh had referred to former PM IK Gujral’s meeting with then home minister PV Narasimha Rao, saying that if his advice to press the army into action had been heeded, then “perhaps the massacre that took place in 1984 could have been avoided”.
BJP slams Manmohan for dragging Rao into 1984 riots issue
Speaking at an event on Wednesday to commemorate former prime minister I K Gujral, Singh had said that Gujral had told Rao to bring in the Army to contain the raging anti-Sikh violence after then PM Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984.
Siachen: All you should know about the world’s costliest battlefield
Life is tough at the Siachen glacier, spread over a 76 km area, due to sub-zero temperatures that dip below -60 degrees, constant threat of avalanches, crevasses on the glacier, high-speed winds and a range of potentially fatal altitude-related ailments.
Army removes 130 tonnes of solid waste from Siachen glacier to protect its eco-system
Officials added that every year about 236 tons of waste is generated in Siachen.
Rajiv Gandhi used Navy warship INS Viraat as 'personal taxi' on a family vacation: PM Narendra Modi
Modi alleged that the Congress insulted the warship by using it for vacations of Gandhi family.
Army finalises project to produce clothing, equipment for soldiers guarding Siachen glacier, Doklam
Military sources said the Army is aiming at saving nearly Rs 300 crore annually by indigenous production of these items which are, at present, sourced from countries like the US, Australia, Canada and Switzerland.
Indian Army plans to upgrade, indigenise high-altitude clothing for soldiers
It takes around Rs 1 lakh to clothe a single soldier for the forbidding Siachen heights which range from 16,000 to 22,000-feet.
Army inducts indigenously-built surface-to-air missile Akash
The missiles, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), will be a boost for the Army Air Defence Corps.
Unequal benefits for families of troops killed on Pakistan, China fronts
Kin of soldiers who die on the western front with Pakistan get family pensions and ex gratia, but those on the northern and eastern fronts with China do not.
Operation Bluestar anniversary: Pro Khalistan slogans raised inside Golden Temple
Few men and women among the large crowd present at the golden temple stood up as Gurbachan Singh started his address. The radical elements were caught by SGPC members.
163 Army personnel died in Siachen in last 10 years: Government
Six officers were among the army personnel who lost their lives while guarding the glacier which is at an altitude of above 20,000 ft.
Pro-Khalistan slogans raised in Golden Temple complex
Policemen in civil clothes were deployed along with the SGPC's task force to thwart any attempt to disturb law and order.
Securitymen on high alert on eve of Op Bluestar anniversary
Radical outfit Dal Khalsa has called for a shutdown in Amritsar tomorrow, on the anniversary of the Army's 1984 operation to flush out terrorists from the Golden Temple.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to visit Siachen Glacier
EX-PM Manmohan Singh had visited world's highest battlefield in 2005 and expressed his wish to convert the area into a mountain of peace.
1984 riots were 'sponsored' by Congress: BJP
BJP today alleged that the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in which Jagdish Tytler is facing charges were "sponsored" by the Congress.
900 Black Cat commandos out of VIP duty to fight terror
The National Security Guard, has pulled out around 900 of its commandos from VIP guarding duty and sent them for anti-terror training.
'Bureaucratic' defence ministry delayed Army response in violence-hit Assam
The standard operating procedures expect local Army commanders not to entertain requests of district magistrates unless it is routed through defence ministry.
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