New Delhi: Lieutenant Colonel Swaroop Singh Kuntal awarded on the spot Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat for winning Ultraman India in 27 hours 46 minutes. He was awarded on Friday and is probably the first army man to do Ultraman. Ultraman consists of 10 km swimming, 424 km cycling and 84 km running, was organised by Delhi International Triathlon from November 23-25 in Delhi- Gurgaon. Live TV In October 2019, he finished Ironman Malaysia in 12 hr 14 mins and was fastest among Indians. Kuntal is a triathlete, Ultramarathoner, Cyclist, Paratrooper and IIITian. Officer has made the Army proud by winning numerous adventure/ triathlon/ ultramarathon events. … [Read more...] about Swaroop Singh Kuntal awarded Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat
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How can calm return to the north east?
'In terms of sheer incompetence, this government has rivaled the Rajiv Gandhi-led government that was derisively called the 'Baba-log' government for its naïve handling of many issues,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Firefighters and media personnel seek shelter behind a fire brigade vehicle during a protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 in Guwahati. Photograph: ANI Photo Till the horrible events of 1984 overtook it, the Mandai massacre of Bengali settlers by tribals in Tripura in June 1980 was the worst such incident in India. Ever since the Tripura revolt by the tribals against the demographic change of the post Partition era, the entire north east is in the dread of a similar demographic change befalling them. The anti-Bengali agitation in 1980s led by the All Assam Students Union had a direct link to the Tripura events. The Indian Army's 'Operation Garam Hawa' (so named by me as a staff officer handling it) was the longest running such operation in … [Read more...] about How can calm return to the north east?
Modi risks losing focus on Indian economy as protests build
By Karthikeyan Sundaram and Anirban Nag A new law on Indian citizenship is threatening to pull Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s focus away from a flagging economy as protests and criticism builds against the divisive plan. The government was forced to call in the army to quell protests in some parts of the country this week after the parliament passed legislation that will prevent undocumented Muslim migrants from three neighboring countries becoming citizens. The change to the law has been criticized by opposition parties as well as by a US federal commission, who say India is moving away from the values of its secular constitution. “There is an economic cost attached to all this, given all the violence that is taking place,” said Amitabh Dubey, an analyst at TS Lombard in New Delhi. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party is fulfilling the promises made to supporters who brought it back to power with a bigger mandate and “it isn’t surprising that they have … [Read more...] about Modi risks losing focus on Indian economy as protests build
Why an Indian hero’s statue was unveiled in Pakistan
'In Pakistan there has been no problem about the installation of the statues of these men, unlike the Jinnah portrait or other controversies that seem to be present in India these days quite regularly,' says Aakar Patel.IMAGE: A life-size sculpture of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who ruled over Punjab for four decades, being unveiled on the eve of his 180th death anniversary, in Lahore on June 27, 2019.The statue is located outside the Sikh gallery at Lahore Fort. Photograph: PTI Photo On Friday, June 28, this unusual report was published in Pakistan's Dawn newspaper, which was founded by Jinnah: 'In a colourful ceremony, the statue of the Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh was unveiled at the Lahore Fort, at the Mai Jinda's Haveli, on Thursday evening.' 'The nine feet tall statue, made of cold bronze, shows the regal Sikh emperor sitting on a horse, sword in hand, complete in Sikh attire.' 'Sculpted by local artists, under the aegis of the Fakir Khana Museum, the statue is meant to invoke the … [Read more...] about Why an Indian hero’s statue was unveiled in Pakistan
Pak-World Bank sign for financing Khyber Pass Economic Corridor project
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