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Bangladesh Imbroglio: Indian response should be strong and righteous

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Jaibans Singh Mob Attacking the Residence of Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh is witnessing what may, in future times, be termed as the monsoon revolution. The army has taken control of the country, yet again, for the 30th time since independence. Sheikh Hasina, the tallest leader of the nascent nation, who has served as prime minister for nearly two decades, has been left … [Read more...] about Bangladesh Imbroglio: Indian response should be strong and righteous

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Universal coexistence and inclusiveness: The hallmark of Sikh religion and ideology

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Col Iqbal Singh  The Sikh religion and the vibrant Sikh community worldwide evokes great respect and admiration. The reason behind this respect lies in the true essence of Sikhi, as envisioned by its founder, Guru Nanak who emphasized the concept of universal brotherhood and inclusiveness and advocated against societal divisions. Because of this, people from different … [Read more...] about Universal coexistence and inclusiveness: The hallmark of Sikh religion and ideology

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The Agnipath Scheme: An idea whose time has come

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Jaibans Singh Agniveers Under Training  The Agnipath Scheme was launched by the Armed Forces of India in June, 2022. It constituted a departure from the previous practices followed by the Indian Armed Forces for recruitment of the Other Rank (non-commissioned) category. In simpler words, it laid out a new policy for the recruitment of enlisted soldiers in the army. The … [Read more...] about The Agnipath Scheme: An idea whose time has come

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25th Anniversary of the Kargil War: Remembrance, Celebration and Introspection

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Jaibans Singh The fifth round of conflict between India and Pakistan was fought in the heights of Kargil, now a part of the Indian Union Territory of Ladakh. Code named Operation Vijay by India and Operation Al Badr by Pakistan, the war lasted for 83 days from 3 May 1999 to 26 July 1999. The short and intense war ended with a decisive victory for India. The war was … [Read more...] about 25th Anniversary of the Kargil War: Remembrance, Celebration and Introspection

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Chairman, National Minority Commission Holds Meeting to Discuss Minority Community Issues

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The Punjab Pulse Bureau Report Chandigarh, 20 July: S. Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Chairman, National Minority Commission presided over a meeting to discuss issues and challenges being faced by the Sikh minority community worldwide. The meeting was organized in the form of a penal discussion by the National Minority Commission in collaboration with the Global Punjabi … [Read more...] about Chairman, National Minority Commission Holds Meeting to Discuss Minority Community Issues

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J&K: Tinkering with the security paradigm will have grave implications

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Jaibans Singh Terrorists have struck in multiple areas of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (JKUT) in recent times.On 9 July, 2024, terrorists attacked a joint patrol of security forces covering the remote Badnota region of district Kathua leaving five army personnel dead and five more injured. A day after, an encounter was reported in the Doda district in the … [Read more...] about J&K: Tinkering with the security paradigm will have grave implications

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Drug menace in Punjab: Contours and Ramifications

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Jaibans Singh Punjab has been facing a serious challenge from drug menace for many decades. During the election campaign in 2022, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its principal campaigners like Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann had promised to eradicate the menace of drugs from Punjab in 10 days. After a while they said that they would do so within six months. In his … [Read more...] about Drug menace in Punjab: Contours and Ramifications

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Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh: A Sikh epitome of service and sacrifice

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Jaibans Singh Martyrdom of Bhai Mani Singh Bhai Mani Singh, a Sikh scholar and warrior of the 17th and 18th century lived a long life spanning more than 90 years. In this period, he had the opportunity and the privilege to serve four Sikh Gurus - Guru Har Rai, Guru Har Krishan; Guru Tegh Bahadur and most of all Guru Gobind Singh. He was a childhood friend of Guru Gobind … [Read more...] about Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh: A Sikh epitome of service and sacrifice

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General Upendra Dwivedi: 30TH COAS of the Indian Army

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Col. Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) Clearing all political fog, General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, from the Infantry took over as the 30th Chief of Army staff of the powerful Indian Army on 30 June, 2024 as General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC (29TH Army Chief) from Engineers, superannuated after 40 years of glorious service. General Manoj Pande was due to … [Read more...] about General Upendra Dwivedi: 30TH COAS of the Indian Army

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The agrarian crisis in Punjab: Reasons, ramifications and the way ahead

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Jaibans Singh  Punjab, the agriculture hub of India, takes pride for having fed the teeming millions of the country when there was a food crisis. Despite its pioneering role in the field of agriculture, Punjab has, in recent times, witnessed dissatisfaction with regard to the support provided by the governments at the state and the national level to farmers. This … [Read more...] about The agrarian crisis in Punjab: Reasons, ramifications and the way ahead

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