India readies plan to create a super general for forces

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With 12% of global imports, India tops list of arms buyers: Report Arms imports by India increased by 24% between 2008-2012 and 2013-2017 periods, as per data on international arms transfers released by global thin... Govt moves on integrated theatre commands; amends rules to bring three forces under single leadership The government has notified new "statutory rules" so that an officer from any one service can now "exercise direct command" over personnel from the... India eyeing Boeing's Super Hornet in latest twist to air force procurement The latest change of heart is a major opportunity for Boeing, whose only foreign Super Hornet customer so far is the Royal Australian Air Force.... China's 'silver fox' is key negotiator on border talks with India China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will now be its key negotiator with India on the vexed border issue after Beijing promoted him to the post of Stat... Shortage of funds a big worry, says Army to Parliamentary Panel In another report tabled by the Committee today, the army has also said that it is important to pay attention to modernisation and bridging deficie... Defence Production Board yet to take call on Rs 60,000-crore combat vehicle project The board deliberated on the project following the submission of a report earlier last month by a panel of Independent Expert Monitors appointed by... China's new super weapon against India: Neighbourhood debt traps China has found an innovative way to contain India. This new weapon is a financial ploy that helps China grab land in India's neighbouring countrie... Government to build 14,460 bunkers for Jammu and Kashmir border dwellers Following the recent visit of Rajnath Singh to the state, the Centre had approved construction of another 14,460 bunkers at a cost of Rs 415.73 cro... Dead in 2013, JeM gets 'fresh life' with 70 active terrorists in Kashmir With the killing of top Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commanders over the past year or so, JeM has seen quick ascendance among the militan... Nirmala Sitharaman will visit China in April This will be an important visit following the strain in ties between the two countries during the over two month long military standoff between the...

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