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The sinking of yet another naval vessel is a reminder of the state of marine war machinery. In the latest series of the incidents a sailor was killed and another four were reported missing after a Torpedo Recovery Vessel (TRV) sank 30…
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N Janardhan From 19th-20th century geo-strategist Alfred Mahan to contemporary analyst Robert Kaplan - both Americans - and many others in between, scholars have emphasised that the Indian Ocean is where the global struggles will unfold in…
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Seeking apology and acknowledging mistake at the Chattergam incident is perhaps the rarest of the rare case for the army engaged in anti-militancy operation and checking infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir. The remorse comes in the wake of …
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The proposed reshuffle of the Union Cabinet which is to take place on Sunday will have some new faces. Given his IIT background and clean image, former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parikar, who is likely to take over the charge of Defence…
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 Abhijit Iyer-Mitra Slowly but surely signs are emerging of a paradigm shift in the way security is understood in the country. The issue is that while the disastrous tender for the light aircraft replacement and the recent clearance of…
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The second list released by the Congress comprising names of 69 candidates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections has nothing new for the voters as the party has retained seniors in their own constituencies. The party has repeated all…
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At a time when India and Israel are exploring to enhance bilateral relations further, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh's strong bid  for cooperation in the field of cyber security has gone well with the two nations. Singh was earlier…
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Despite withdrawing support from ruling coalition, Congress has not walked out of the government thus stopping midway in Jammu and Kashmir, creating a situation of uncertainty at a time when the State is getting ready for Assembly…
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Indians working in different parts of the world should not forget their roots and become partners in their country's progress so that  'Make in India ' campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns out a reality. It is the duty of…
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 Mahesh Kaul Success and failure are relative terms defined by the relatives. Relatives are not absolute so they are relative. What makes them  relatives is not that they relate to you but by virtue of being fence sitters. Those who…
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