A Panel of Judges at the International Court of Justice
Pakistan
has slammed India’s decision to revoke Article 370 challenging to take the
country to the International Court of Justice (ICG)
Earlier
today India, by president’s ascent revoked article 370 of the Indian
Constitution, a provision which had granted the former state of Jammu and
Kashmir Special Autonomous Status.
The
abrogation of the state will bifurcate the state into two union territories.
Jammu and Kashmir will have a legislature, while Ladakh is to be a union
territory without a legislature.
Pakistan
has vehemently challenged this decision with a statement from the country’s
foreign ministry saying “Islamabad will exercise all possible options
to counter the illegal steps, being a party to the international dispute.”
The foreign ministry report further stated that Pakistan “strongly condemns and rejects the announcements made today by the Indian Government regarding the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.”
Pakistan’s foreign ministry claimed the part of the state in Indian control “is an internationally recognized disputed territory,” and “No unilateral step by the Government of India can change this disputed status, as enshrined in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. Nor will this ever be acceptable to the people of Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan,” and has communicated its full commitment to the ‘Kashmir cause’ saying,
“Pakistan reaffirms its abiding commitment to the Kashmir cause and its political, diplomatic and moral support to the people of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir for the realization of their inalienable right to self-determination,”
Security
and Foreign policy analysts believe that India will have to look at Pakistan
raising the Kashmir issue at all possible international forums, including the
upcoming 28 September session United Nations General Assembly. The Indian head
of state, Narendra Modi is scheduled to travel to the United States to address
the UN General Assembly session in September.
Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar, a flag officer of the Indian Army, has been appointed as the new Force Commander on the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The three-star general has taken over the post from Rwanda’s Lt Gen. Frank Mushyo Kamanzi, who served as the force commander since 2017. Lt. Gen Tinaikar, is an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, graduating in 1983 and has since had a distinguished military career spanning more than three decades. The general rank officer has served in the Special Forces and has held very prestigious appointments serving as the Commandant of The Infantry School since July 2018. He had previously served as the Additional Director General of Military Operations at Army Headquarters from 2017 to 2018 and 2012 to 2017, he commanded a division, a recruit training center and a brigade.
Special Forces officer Lt. Gen Tinaikar takes over as UNMISS Force Commander
He was awarded the Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal for Distinguished Service.
From 1996 to 1997, he served in the United Nations Angola Verification Mission III, and from 2008 to 2009, in the United Nations Mission in Sudan.
Indian Peacekeeper awarded for distinguished service in South Sudan
Over, 14,276 UN peacekeeping troops are currently deployed in South Sudan, 2,547 of whom are from the Indian Army, making India the second largest contributor of peacekeepers in the UN mission after Rwanda. Over 150 Indian soldiers awarded the medal of honour for services rendered in the UN mission.
The Indian General reports directly to the head of the mission, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan (SRSG) and is responsible for all of the peacekeeping activities in the region.
Tensions in Jammu and Kashmir are boiling! Article 370, granting special autonomous status to J&K has been scrapped! Political leaders have been put under house arrest, and at least 10,000 additional troops have been deployed to the valley in what is being dubbed as ‘Operation Kashmir!’ The massive troop deployment has been cited to enhance the security of the tourists in light of explosives found on the routes of the Amaranth Yatra and, intelligence inputs of possible terrorist activity targeting the pilgrims. Fear of a violent escalation has led to panic amongst the local civilian population who have begun to stockpile on food and fuel!
Article 370 Scrapped by President’s ascent!
In a landmark announcement, Union Home Minister Amit Shah moved the Rajya Sabha, to repeal Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, the provision which grants Jammu and Kashmir special autonomous status.
Ram Nath Kobind, the president has signed the order this morning , revoking J&K’s status as a recognized state of India. The repeal of Article 370 follows the Centre’s introduction of the Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation bill in parliament. The abrogation of the state will bifurcate the state into two union territories. the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir will have a legislature, while Ladakh is to be a union territory without a legislature!
Article 370 Revoked with immediate effect!
Explosives and Sniper Rifle recovered, Amarnath Yatra Cancelled, Pilgrims and Tourists asked to go back
Indian security forces have issued an advisory to the pilgrims and tourists visiting the Amaranth Yatra, asking them to leave due to security concerns.
According to security forces operating in the valley, explosives such as remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s) and Mines have been recovered from the routes used by the Amaranth pilgrims.
Security forces have also displayed an M-24 American made sniper rifle, claimed to have also been recovered from the site.
The anti-personnel mine displayed in the press conference has
‘unique markings’ highlighting it had been manufactured in the Pakistan ordnance
factory!
“Pakistan army’s mine has been recovered!” Army Spokesperson KGS Dhillion stated in a press conference!
He further stated. “Pakistan and the Pakistani army is desperate to disrupt the Kashmir valley and I can assure you on behalf of the security forces here, this will not be allowed to happen.”
Representational image of weapons seizure
Operations underway, seven intruders Killed!
Acting on intelligence inputs the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt by Pakistan’s infamous Border Action Teams (BAT’s), sources place the number of infiltrators killed at around five to seven.
Rashtriya Rifles soldiers deployed in COIN-OPS
Valley
under curfew, political leaders under house arrest!
Curfew has been imposed on the entire Kashmir Valley, with political leaders like Congress leader Usman Majid and CPI (M) MLA M Y Tarigami, including former Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed, placed under house arrest.
Former CM of J&K Mehbooba Mufti and other leaders under house arrest
Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure imposed!
As per CrPc section 144, there will a complete restriction of any public movement, meetings until this act provision is in effect furthermore, all educational initiations shall remain closed until notified.
Rashtriya Rifles soldiers on the look for suspected militant activity
Curfews imposed in certain Districts!
There has been an imposition of night
curfews in both the Kishtawar and Rajouri Districts, the Banihal area of the Ranban
District is also under curfew.
Restrictions have also been imposed in Jammu, Shringar, Resai and Doda districts since Sunday.
Mobile and Internet lines suspended in the Valley!
All internet and telecommunication lines have been suspended, government officials have been assigned satellite phones for secure communication.
Entry and exit point to Srinagar Barricaded!
The summer capital has been isolated, with all point of entry and exit barricaded by security forces, blockades have also been set up around other arterial roads.
Soldiers on high alert
Riot Control Vehicles are on active standby!
Anticipating outrage, security forces have deployed all forms of crowd control measures, police and central armed police forces (CAPF’s) have put riot control vehicles and tear gas on standby.
Army Quick Reaction Teams Deployed
There has been no official statement from the government regarding the developments, security operations are currently underway.
Many candidates who have applied successfully for AFCAT 2 2019 online are waiting for the admit card. Candidates are required to download the admit card from afcat cdac website as and when it is available. As per the official website, the AFCAT 2 2019 admit cards will be available for download from 5th August 2019 01:00 PM onward. Below we have mentioned the steps to download AFCAT 2 2019 admit card and other requirements. Many candidates who have applied successfully for AFCAT 2 2019 online are waiting for the admit card. Candidates are required to download the admit card from afcat cdac website as and when it is available. As per the official website, the AFCAT 2 2019 admit cards will be available for download from 5th August 2019 01:00 PM onward. Below we have mentioned the steps to download AFCAT 2 2019 admit card and other requirements.
Offical Statement: Admit Card for AFCAT 02/2019 is available for download through Candidate Login from 05 August 2019 (1:00 PM) onward. Please verify its contents, read the instructions which are to be strictly adhered to, and carry a printout copy of the Admit Card along with other mandatory documents to the allotted exam centre as per the scheduled date and time, as given in the Admit Card
Admit Cards are available for download now.
The eligible candidates shall be issued with an e-Admit Card three weeks before the date of the examination. The e-Admit Card will be sent to the registered email IDs and will be also available at the website www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in of all candidates who successfully submitted their online application. No Admit Card will be sent by post. To download the e-Admit Card, a candidate should have his/her username and password. The candidate will be solely responsible for downloading his/ her e-Admit Card.
No candidate will be allowed to appear in the examination unless he/ she holds a downloaded e-Admit Card for the examination. If there is any error/ discrepancy in the e-admit card, please bring it to the notice of AFCAT-C-DAC Query Cell immediately (Telephone No. 020-25503105/ 06. E-Mail queries may be addressed to [email protected]).
The courses to which the candidates are admitted will be according to their eligibility as per age and educational qualifications and the course preferences given by them. The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will be purely provisional, based on the information given by them in the Application Form. On verification, in case the IAF finds that the information disclosed by the candidate is not correct or genuine, the candidature will be treated as canceled.
Candidates are to ensure that the personal information on the front side of the e-Admit card is as per the details provided by them during the registration process. They are also advised to read the instructions given at the rear of the e-Admit card beforehand.
Article 370 will be withdrawn from Kashmir, says Home Minister Amit Shah. Rajya Sabha adjourned after uproar as Amit Shah announces abrogation of Article 370. This grants special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. President Ram Nath Kovind has signed notification to scrap Article 370, that grants special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Official Gazette of India notification for the abolition of Article 370 from Constitution of India. The historical document of full integration of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh with India.
UPSC has published the final result of CDS 2 2018, 195 candidates have cleared the SSB interview of CDS 2 2018 in which 140 are male candidates and 55 are female candidates. Successful candidates will be getting the call letter as per their order in the merit list and medical fitness. The following are the lists, in order of merit, in respect of 195(*140 + ^55) candidates who have finally qualified on the basis of the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2018 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and Interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the (i) *Officers Training Academy, Chennai, for 110th Short Service Commission Course (NonTechnical) (for Men) and (ii) ^Officers Training Academy, Chennai, 24th Short Service Commission Women (Non-Technical) Course, commencing in October, 2019. The list of 110th Short Service Commission Course (NT) (for Men) also includes the names of the candidates who were recommended earlier on the basis of the result of the same examination for admission to Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course(s).
The number of vacancies as intimated by the Government, for (i) 110th Short Service Commission Course (for Men) is 225 and for (ii) 24th Short Service Commission Women (NonTechnical) Course is 12.
The results of Medical Examination of candidates have not been taken into account in preparing the merit list. The candidature of all the candidates is Provisional. Verification of Date of Birth and Educational Qualification of these Candidates will be done by Army Head Quarter. Candidates can also obtain information regarding results by accessing to UPSC website http://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available within 15 days from the date of declaration of final results on Commission’s website for 30 days.
The Indian Army in step with government policies on environmental protection has launched an ecological initiative with employing E Cars for use of its officials in New Delhi in partnership with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a joint Venture of Central PSUs under Ministry of Power. The introduction of E-Car in Army at Delhi was visualised on World Environment Day and launched on 01 Aug 2019 with flagging off the first lot of E-Cars for Indian Army by QMG, Lt Gen Gopal R. Army plans to operate the first batch of 10 E-Cars as a pilot project and develop further on this initiative and increase the number of E Cars in Delhi to ensure economy, efficiency and minimal emissions.
It is pertinent to mention that Army has always been at the forefront of environmental initiatives. Indian Army has a large number of Territorial Army Battalions (ECO) which have done a yeoman service in environmental protection initiatives such as forestation. Army units posted in remote and ecologically sensitive areas from Kashmir to Kanya Kumari have been carrying out various activities in close coordination with local populace to conserve the ecological balance and protect the environment.
Air pollution has been a major challenge in Delhi. Governments across the World are investing a lot of resources in fighting this menace. Electric vehicle technology has proved to be a viable alternative by reducing the carbon emission footprint. Indian companies like Tata Motors and Mahindra have taken a lead in R&D and manufacturing of Electric Cars. EESL has been the main facilitator in providing these vehicles to various Government agencies. Army’s initiative in encouraging these electric vehicles will go a long way in further development of this technology and its adoption for the general public in near future.
Hello, defence aspirants, I am Nitin Kumar and I got recommended for Indian Navy through SSC Observer entry from Bangalore. I am writing this for everyone who is dreaming for the uniform but right now struggling to get through ssb and have many attempts on the list ( and mostly screenouts), for those who have given up on their dreams and also for those who need some motivation to start their journey. I have given 11 attempts out which 8 screenouts, 2 conference outs and one recommendation. I just want to say don’t lose hope. A few days back I too was sitting at home and seeking motivation through repeater’s story from SSBCRACK blogs. I started my journey in Sept 2015 with a screenout and my last attempt before getting recommended was also a screenout, so don’t let the past decide your next ssb. Start reading a lot because knowing things give you the confidence to speak and listen more it will provide you patience throughout your ssb procedure may it be PPDT, GTO or your interview. Know yourself and be yourself inside out. Give your attempts like there is nothing to lose. Just hang on till you achieve your goal because the uniform is waiting for you.
In my last attempt, 55 reported at 2:30 and next day we had screening, OIR was easy as I did practice well for that and for ppdt logical story and confident narration will get you screened in. Day 2 was the psych test and it’s better if you let your thoughts flow in TAT, WAT, and SRT… Prepare SD by analysing before going there Day 3 and day 4 was GTO and I would individual performance as well as the batch performance will help you to do well GTO so cooperate. On day 4 only I had my interview and since it’s about you and your knowledge so it’s your show and expresses your every answer in a perfect manner. Finally day 5, it was our conference. I could feel every heartbeat when the results were being announced and I heard my name. I had goosebumps for the next 5 mins. It was finally a dream come true.
At last, I would like to say my parents and friends were my pillars of strength and didn’t let me fall in my toughest phase too and my best friend Harshit Singh didn’t let me quit throughout my journey.
A Captain of the Indian Army was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the national capital. Decapitated body of Captain Diwakar Puri was found on a railway track near the Sadar Bazar railway station in Delhi, following which the police launched an investigation into the case. Captain Puri had returned to the national capital after completing a seven-week training in Lucknow. He came to Delhi by Shramjeevi Express train. When the train reached the station in Delhi, Captain Puri was sleeping on his berth and was woken up by the attendant of the bogie.
According to DCP Railway, the initial investigation revealed that his decapitated body was found shortly after he alighted from the train. He had left his belongings in the train, which were later deposited with the Railway Protection Force.
Reacting to the demise of his son, Captain Puri’s father said it was hard for him to believe that he had committed suicide. According to Captain Puri’s father, his son was not troubled in any manner either professionally or in personal life.
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He said that there was not a single reason that would make him believe that his son could commit suicide.
Captain Puri served as a doctor with the Army Medical Corps. He was recently transferred to Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir. His body was sent for post-mortem by the police and the report of the same was awaited till last reports came in.
Assam Rifles Rect/GD Jamuna Boro conquered at the prestigious 23rd President Cup, Indonesia after dominant win over Italy’s Giulia Lamagna in the 54 KG weight category. Backgrounds – Jamuna Boro is an Indian amateur woman boxer. She was born in Sonitpur. She hails from Belsiri village. Since her father, Parshu Boro died when she was ten years old, her mother, Nirmali Boro had to work as a vegetable vendor. Boro started her career as a Wushu player, coached by John Smith Narzary. In 2009, during the State Wushu Championship held at Udalguri, she was spotted by the observers of Sports Authority of India (SAI). Later she started boxing and was selected for the SAI Regional sub-center, based in Guwahati. She is included in the Elite Women team. She won a silver medal in the 56th Belgrade Women’s Boxing Tournament.
She participated in the event 2nd ‘Bengal Classic’ All India Invitational Elite (Men/ Women) Boxing Championship, held at Jatin Das Park, Kolkata from 21 to 25 January 2019 and 67th All India Police Wrestling Cluster held at Jaipur from 27 Feb to 3 Mar 2019. She won a gold medal at the 2nd India Open International Boxing Tournament held in Guwahati from 20 to 24 May 2019 where she defeated her rivals Meena Kumari Maisnam in semifinals and Y Sandhyarani Devi in the finals. She is registered with Boxing Federation of India and currently an employee of the Assam Rifles. She plays boxing through All India Police.
