Giving women permanent commission in the Army needs to be hailed but it would be prudent not to involve them in direct armed conflict in case they are captured as PoWs. Let this not be done to please a certain lobby
While there is no doubt that the Rafale is far superior to Chinese and Pakistani fighters, India needs a minimum of three squadrons to battle the combined strength of her enemies
The two Asian giants have constantly had face-offs with each other. While the present one along the LAC is more serious, with winter approaching, India should be prepared for the long haul.
The centre has cleared the purchase of fighter planes, ammunition and missiles in the face of the stand-off in Ladakh. But can we learn from China which has been innovating in defence manufacturing?
A force of young Indians trained by the armed forces can be set up and deployed in the country and even overseas, on request. It can be used for multiple operations