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Protests over Electoral Roll Revision Trigger 18-Hour Blockade of NH-12 in Malda, Disrupting Army’s Movements on Strategic Bengal Corridor

Dr Rajesh Jauhri210 mins

New Delhi: A large-scale protest by local residents in Sujapur town of Malda district, West Bengal, led to an 18-hour blockade of National Highway-12 on April 1, 2026, severely disrupting road connectivity between northern and southern parts of the state and extending towards the Siliguri Corridor, India’s critical land link to the northeastern region. During…

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Madhya Bharat Dialogues 2026- Central India Positions Itself as Strategic Anchor in Hybrid Security Era

Dr Rajesh Jauhri06 mins

Indore, India: The inaugural Madhya Bharat Dialogues, hosted by the Indo-Global SME Chamber (IGSC) in partnership with the Mhow Analysis and Research Society (MARS), concluded here on 28 March with a clear message: Central India’s agricultural and industrial heartland is no longer a passive participant in national security but an active strategic asset in an…

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Army War College, Mhow Marks 56th Raising Day with Solemn Tributes and Renewed Commitment

Dr Rajesh Jauhri02 mins

Mhow, Madhya Pradesh: The Army War College (AWC), Mhow, commemorated its 56th Raising Day with a blend of solemn remembrance and forward-looking resolve, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in military training and national service.On the occasion, Lt Gen H.S. Sahi, Commandant of AWC, paid homage to the nation’s fallen heroes by laying a wreath at…

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Strategic Fusion and Convergence Capsule at Army War College Mhow Forges Whole-of-Nation Defence Synergy

Dr Rajesh Jauhri17 mins

Mhow: In a landmark initiative underscoring the Indian Army’s push for deeper military-civil fusion, the Army War College is currently hosting the Strategic Fusion and Convergence Capsule (SFCC), a high-level convergence platform that has brought together 160 mid-level officers and professionals from the Indian Armed Forces, friendly foreign militaries, central bureaucracy, defence industry, academia, think…

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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Relinquishes Command of Southern Command, Takes over as Vice Chief of Indian Army

Dr Rajesh Jauhri01 mins

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM relinquished command of Southern Command on 31 March 2026 after an illustrious tenure marked by operational focus, institutional transformation and a resolute commitment to building a future-ready force. On the occasion, the Army Commander laid a wreath at the Southern Command War Memorial, paying solemn tribute to the…

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Indian Army’s Premier Training Institution Joins Global Earth Hour Observance

Dr Rajesh Jauhri05 mins

Mhow, India: The Army War College (AWC), Mhow, a cornerstone of the Indian Army’s professional military education, switched off all non-essential lighting on 28 March 2026 from 20:30 to 21:30 hours as part of the worldwide Earth Hour 2026 campaign. The move, announced by the institution’s official channels, underscores the Indian Armed Forces’ active support…

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Iran: Nature’s Ultimate Fortress – Why a Full-Scale Ground Invasion Remains a Daunting Prospect—By Major General Harvijay Singh

Dr Rajesh Jauhri09 mins

In an era of precision strikes, advanced surveillance, and rapid military mobility, geography continues to assert itself as the most enduring factor in warfare. Few nations illustrate this truth more vividly than Iran. Its terrain, a formidable combination of towering mountain ranges, unforgiving deserts, and a strategically positioned coastline, transforms the country into what can…

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Nation Bids Emotional Farewell to Naib Subedar Suman Kumar Singh, Martyred in Ladakh Avalanche

Prafull Jauhri03 mins

Mokrampur (Noorsarai), Nalanda, Bihar UuIndia mourned the loss of a dedicated soldier as Naib Subedar Suman Kumar Singh (45), a braveheart from Bihar’s Nalanda district, was laid to rest with full military and state honours on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Naib Subedar Singh attained Veergati (martyrdom) after being caught in a devastating avalanche while serving…

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Senior Indian Army Leaders Convene to Bolster Operational Readiness in Eastern Command

Dr Rajesh Jauhri03 mins

New Delhi: In a significant high-level interaction aimed at strengthening India’s defence posture along its eastern frontiers, Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, Director General of the Assam Rifles, and Lt Gen Vikas Rohella, Engineer-in-Chief of the Indian Army, called on Lt Gen RC Tiwari, Army Commander, Eastern Command. The meeting focused on key issues related to…

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