Honourary Lieutenant Colonel and erstwhile cricket captain Mahindra Singh Dhoni, is all set to be deployed to the militancy prone Jammu and Kashmir. The 38-year-old sportsman will be serving with the 106 Para Territorial Army Battalion, which is the TA battalion of the Indian Army’s Parachute Regiment. Dhoni is currently undergoing pre-deployment training, with his unit. During his 15 day stint in the Valley, cricket superstar will be taking part in regular patrolling and guard duties. Videos of the ace athlete polishing his army boots and playing volleyball with the troops went viral. He was also seen signing autographs to soldiers serving in the Valley.
Citizens concerned about their favourite cricketers’ safety had raised questions about protective measures being provided to him by the army. The Army Chief General Bipin Rawat replied to the concerns saying , “I don’t think he will need to protect him; he will protect the citizens and garrison entrusted to his task!” Dhoni will be serving till August 15 and has taken a two-month break from cricket and will resume his cricket career after this deployment
Lt. Colonel Mahendra Singh Dhoni spotted playing volleyball with his Para Territorial Battalion. Lt. Col. Dhoni is scheduled to stay with the Army unit till August 15, where he will be undertaking patrol, guard and post duties. That, at least, was the plan till the recent developments in Kashmir. Lt Col MS Dhoni living the life of a soldier, fending for and accoutring himself for his daily tasks which include patrolling and guard duties.
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni, an honorary lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army, joined Army troops in the militancy-affected south Kashmir region on July 31 to carry out patrolling, guard duties and similar responsibilities just like other soldiers. The former Indian cricket team captain will be staying with his 106 TA Battalion (Para) till August 15 and undertake duties with the troops, Army officials said. In this photo, MS Dhoni is seen giving autographs in Srinagar. (Image: PTI)
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni, an honorary lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army is seen donning the army outfit, in Srinagar on July 31, 2019. MS Dhoni has begun his training with the Indian Army in the militancy-intensified Kashmir. Last week, he was seen undertaking training session with Parachute Regiment in Bengaluru. (Image: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Israeli Prime Minister during his visit to Israel
In a rather filmy
display of twitter diplomacy, India and Israel celebrated world friendship day
by exchanging virtual friendship bands this Sunday!
Pictures of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were tweeted by the embassy of Israel with the hit song “Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge” from the Amitabh-Dharmendra starrer Sholay Playing in the Background! The tweet’s caption read,
“May our ever-strengthening friendship and growing partnership touch greater heights,” Israel tweeted.
The Indian head of state responded to the tweet in Hebrew saying, “Thank you and wishing a Happy Friendship Day to Israel’s wonderful citizens and my good friend Netanyahu. India and Israel are time-tested friends. Our bond is strong and eternal. May the friendship between our nations grow and prosper even more in the times to come.”
This has truly been a unique display of increasing diplomatic ties between the two nation-states!
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
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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.
