Arunachal Pradesh
India's Tri-Service Exercise 'Poorvi Prachand Prahar': Enhancing Military Integration in Arunachal Pradesh
Nov 04, 2025 09:25 pm CST
India is set to conduct 'Poorvi Prachand Prahar', a comprehensive tri-service military exercise in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh, focusing on integrating capabilities across army, navy, and air force. The exercise will feature special forces, unmanned platforms, and precision systems operating in high-altitude conditions, representing India's continued advancement in military interoperability and joint operational effectiveness.
The Legendary Stand: How Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat Single-Handedly Fought 300 Chinese Soldiers in the 1962 War
Oct 30, 2025 05:27 pm CST
During the 1962 Indo-China War, Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat of the 4 Garhwal Rifles made an extraordinary last stand at what is now Jaswantgarh in Arunachal Pradesh. For 72 hours, this 21-year-old soldier created the illusion of a full battalion, eliminated approximately 300 Chinese soldiers, and delayed the enemy advance by three days before making the ultimate sacrifice. His incredible bravery earned him the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously and a place of reverence in Indian military history.
The Heroic Stand at Bumla Pass: How Subedar Joginder Singh's Supreme Sacrifice Continues to Inspire India's Border Defense
Oct 25, 2025 01:04 am CST
At 15,200 feet in Arunachal Pradesh, Bumla Pass stands as a testament to extraordinary valor where Subedar Joginder Singh made his legendary last stand against Chinese forces in 1962. This article explores the historic battle site where Indian soldiers continue their vigilant defense today, and how visitors now honor the Param Vir Chakra recipient's ultimate sacrifice that remains a powerful symbol of India's military courage at this strategic border location.
AFSPA Extended in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh: Impact and Implementation Across Northeast India
Sep 27, 2025 01:30 am CST
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been extended for six months across Manipur, nine districts in Nagaland, and select regions of Arunachal Pradesh. While 13 police station jurisdictions in Manipur remain exempt, this extension follows continuing ethnic tensions that have claimed over 260 lives since May 2023. Despite ongoing protests against its allegedly draconian provisions, AFSPA continues to grant security forces extensive powers in these designated "disturbed areas" effective from October 1.
IAS Officer Vishakha Yadav: From Engineer to Civil Servant Who Welcomed PM Modi in Arunachal Pradesh
Sep 26, 2025 04:09 pm CST
Vishakha Yadav, an IAS officer currently serving as Deputy Commissioner of Papum Pare district in Arunachal Pradesh, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent visit. Her journey from a high-paying engineering job at Cisco to securing an all-India rank of six in the UPSC examination without coaching has captured public attention after photos of her greeting the Prime Minister went viral.
Operation Numkhor: Customs Investigates Toyota Land Cruiser in Bhutan-Kerala Car Smuggling Network
Sep 25, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Customs officials are investigating a 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser registered in Arunachal Pradesh as part of Operation Numkhor, a larger probe into suspected vehicle smuggling from Bhutan to Kerala. With 38 vehicles already seized and celebrity-owned cars under scrutiny, authorities believe over 200 Bhutan-registered vehicles are operating illegally in Kerala after evading proper import duties.
General Anil Chauhan: Air Force Use in 1962 War Would Have Significantly Impeded Chinese Offensive
Sep 25, 2025 12:55 pm CST
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan reflects on strategic lessons from the 1962 Sino-Indian war, stating that deploying air power would have substantially slowed Chinese advances. Speaking at the release of Lt Gen Thorat's revised autobiography "Reveille to Retreat," he critiqued the uniform application of forward policy across different terrains and highlighted how military thinking has evolved since then, as demonstrated by recent operations like Operation Sindoor.
Tibetan Leader Lobsang Sangay Warns India Of China's Big Arunachal 'Game Plan'
Sep 23, 2025 07:21 pm CST
Lobsang Sangay, the former President (Sikyong) of the Tibetan Government in Exile, has warned that China's expansionist ambitions are far from over, with Arunachal Pradesh at the center of its next big move and that India "simply cannot trust" it.
PM Modi Unveils Infra Projects Worth Over Rs 5,100 Crore In Arunachal
Sep 22, 2025 10:01 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,125.37 crore in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday.
In Arunachal Pradesh, PM Modi's Message On Swadeshi, GST
Sep 22, 2025 08:20 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with traders and merchants of Arunachal Pradesh as the rationalized Goods and Services Tax came into effect across the country today.