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Indian Express
7 days ago
- Indian Express
Maha Vir Chakra awardee's kin present his medals to Garhwal Rifles Regiment
In a solemn ceremony to commemorate the 60th death anniversary of Captain Chander Narain Singh who had laid down his life during the India Pakistan War of 1965, the officer's family presented his medals to the Garhwal Rifles Regiment as a tribute to his legacy. Sukhdev Singh, brother of the late officer, handed over the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) and other service medals to Lieutenant General DS Rana, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), who received them on behalf of the Regiment. Lt Gen DS Rana paid tributes to Captain Singh, describing him as a true symbol of bravery, leadership and patriotism. He expressed deep gratitude to the family for entrusting the Regiment with his medals and affirmed that the legacy of the officer would continue to inspire future generations of Indian soldiers. Captain Singh was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest wartime gallantry award, for his exceptional bravery and leadership during the India Pakistan War of 1965. Born on July 7, 1939 in Shikarpur, Garhwal (Uttar Pradesh), he was attached to Headquarters 120 Infantry Brigade when, on August 5, 1965, reports emerged of over 100 Pakistani infiltrators in the Brigade's Area of Responsibility. Tasked with verifying the threat, he led a patrol to a high-altitude region comprising Chhu-i-Nar and Op Hill features. While flushing the area, his team came under heavy enemy fire and grenade attacks. Undeterred and despite being outnumbered, he chose to launch a night assault, during which his small team neutralised six enemy soldiers and injured several others, forcing the rest to retreat. Even after being hit in the head by enemy fire during a counterattack, Captain Singh continued to lead and refused evacuation, ultimately laying down his life in the line of duty. The medals presented by the family members of the Braveheart will be preserved and displayed at the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre Museum in Lansdowne, Uttarakhand.
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Business Standard
28-06-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Lt Gen DS Rana takes over as 23rd Colonel of Garhwal Rifles Regiment
Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command, Lieutenant General DS Rana has taken over as the colonel of the Regiment of Garhwal Rifles, officials said on Saturday. The ceremonial handing over of the baton took place at the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre in Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, amid full military honours, the defence ministry said. Lt Gen. Rana succeeds Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani, as he assumes the mantle of the 23rd colonel of the regiment, it said. The ceremony celebrated the proud lineage, valour and time-honoured legacy of one of the Indian Army's most-distinguished infantry regiments, comprising 27 battalions, including a scouts battalion, the ministry said in a statement. During his tenure, Lt Gen. Subramani provided exemplary leadership and strengthened the regimental bond, upholding the highest standards of professionalism and camaraderie that define the Garhwal Rifles, it added. "Lt Gen. Rana, an accomplished leader and decorated officer, brings a wealth of operational experience and strategic acumen," the statement said. As he assumed the mantle of the 23rd colonel of the regiment, Lt Gen. Rana reaffirmed his commitment to furthering the ethos, discipline and "martial legacy of the Veer Garhwali warriors who have always stood steadfast in service of the nation". As part of the proceedings, Lt Gen. Rana received a guard of honour and later, paid homage at the War Memorial, honouring the supreme sacrifice of the bravehearts of the regiment.
India.com
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Seventy Nations Briefed on Operation Sindoor: Here's How India Made Pakistan Bite the Dust
New Delhi: India on Tuesday briefed defence and diplomatic representatives from 70 countries on 'Operation Sindoor', detailing how it marks a strategic shift in India's approach towards cross-border terrorism. Led by Lt Gen DS Rana, director general of the Defence Intelligence Agency, the briefing presented a comprehensive account of India's evolving response to threats, especially those finding safe haven in Pakistan. Held at the Indian Army's Manekshaw Centre, the briefing laid out the contours of a 'new normal' in India's response to terrorist threats, backed by intelligence, precision and indigenous capabilities. The government emphasised that briefing 70 nations was a gesture of openness and accountability. It invited the international community to view India's actions in the light of facts, not propaganda. The briefing was also contextualised with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent national address, which signaled that India's responses to terrorism will now be strong, swift and unequivocal. The main points conveyed during the briefing are as follows: 1. India's New Security Posture: India conveyed that it has adopted a firm and proactive approach to terrorism, making it clear that future attacks will draw calibrated and decisive responses. This marks a 'new normal' in India's national security doctrine. 2. Overview of Operation Sindoor: The diplomats were informed that 'Operation Sindoor' was a precise, intelligence-driven response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. It demonstrated India's readiness to act across domains and borders when national security is compromised. 3. Target Selection and Intelligence Coordination: From a pool of 21 possible sites, nine confirmed terror-linked targets were selected for the operation. These were chosen after cross-verification using multi-agency intelligence inputs to ensure credibility and avoid civilian harm. 4. Execution and Jointness: The operation showcased high levels of coordination between the Indian Army, the Air Force and intelligence agencies. The armed forces executed the mission with speed and precision, reflecting enhanced jointness and inter-service cooperation. 5. Use of Indigenous Capabilities: India highlighted the use of indigenous weapons and systems during the operation, underlining the effectiveness of locally developed kinetic force multipliers. 6. Technological Superiority in Non-Kinetic Domains: Diplomats were briefed on India's growing edge in space-based surveillance, cyber operations and electronic warfare. These technologies played a crucial role in the operation and demonstrated India's advanced capabilities in modern warfare. 7. Counter-Misinformation Strategy: The briefing included a segment on how India effectively countered Pakistan's misinformation campaign. India provided evidence of deliberate false narratives and detailed the swift measures taken to neutralise their impact diplomatically and digitally. 8. Regional Security and Stability: India emphasised that its actions are guided by the principle of self-defence and regional peace. It pointed out that terrorist networks operating with state support in the neighbourhood remain a threat not just to India but to regional stability as a whole.
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First Post
14-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
India Pakistan LIVE: New Delhi expels Pak mission staff over espionage link, Islamabad reacts
India Pakistan Tension LIVE Updates: Pakistan declared an Indian High Commission staff member persona non grata, accusing him of incompatible activities. India expelled a Pakistani official for similar reasons read more On Tuesday, a top officer of the Indian armed forces briefed a group of foreign defence attaches on the "successful conduct" of Operation Sindoor, which it said had established "new normals in India-Pakistan relations," highlighting the country's strength and national resolve through military superiority in "new-age warfare." According to officials, during the nearly 30-minute closed-door briefing held in the afternoon at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment by Director General, Defence Intelligence Agency, Lt Gen D S Rana, the "relentless anti-India misinformation campaign conducted by the adversary and its ramifications on regional peace and stability" was also highlighted. According to reports, the briefing was attended by defence attaches from numerous large nations that are members of various international organisations, as well as some Islamic countries. Defence attaches from Russia, Sweden, Nepal, the Philippines, and Egypt, among others, who are stationed at their respective embassies in India, also participated. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's security has been increased in light of India-Pakistani tensions. According to reports, a bulletproof car was added to his Z category detail, which is managed by the CRPF. Pakistan on Tuesday declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad persona non grata, accusing the official of engaging in activities 'incompatible' with his diplomatic status. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the individual had been instructed to leave Pakistan within 24 hours. 'The Government of Pakistan has declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission, Islamabad, persona non grata for engaging in activities incompatible with his privileged status,' the statement read. The Indian Charge d'Affaires was summoned to the Foreign Office and issued a formal démarche conveying this decision. Earlier the same day, India expelled an official from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, also for allegedly engaging in espionage. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Pakistani official was involved in activities not in keeping with his diplomatic role, and had likewise been given 24 hours to depart. On Tuesday, Lieutenant General D.S. Rana, Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), briefed foreign defence attachés from 70 countries on the successful completion of Operation Sindoor—a recent military mission that has notably shifted the India–Pakistan security dynamic. General Rana outlined the operation's strategic planning and the selection of targets linked to terrorism. He praised the Indian Armed Forces for their precise, coordinated, and timely multi-domain response. The operation demonstrated the impact of indigenous kinetic force multipliers and highlighted India's technological advantage in non-kinetic areas such as space, cyber, and electronic warfare. The briefing also touched on ongoing anti-India disinformation campaigns from hostile actors. General Rana stressed India's swift, unified, Whole-of-Nation approach to countering such narratives and protecting regional stability.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor: India briefs 70 nations on 'new normal' in Pakistan ties
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday amplified the "new normal" in its relations with Pakistan to the international community by spelling it out to foreign defence and military attaches of 70 nations. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Defence Intelligence Agency director general Lt Gen D S Rana briefed the attaches on . India did not invite China's defence attache for the briefing. Turkiye was invited but when it said it would send a junior officer, India refused. China and Turkiye are major arms suppliers to Pakistan. Lt Gen Rana also said that India conducted strikes on nine terror hubs in Pakistan and POK in the early hours of May 7 after "a deliberate planning process for selection of targets with confirmed terror linkages". tnn India slams Pakistan's relentless misinformation campaign Lt Gen Rana highlighted India's demonstrated strength and national resolve through military superiority in new-age warfare. The integrated, precise and prompt response by the Indian armed forces to achieve the stated objectives, executed through intense multi-domain operations, was also highlighted," an official said. The briefing also showcased the battle effectiveness of India's indigenous weapon systems like BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Akash air defence systems as well as the "synergised force application" of the Army, Air Force and Navy. The briefing also dwelt upon the "technical superiority" of the Indian armed forces in the non-kinetic domains of space, cyber and electronic warfare, the official added. Lt Gen Rana also talked about "relentless anti-India misinformation campaign " undertaken by Pakistan, and its role in undermining regional peace and stability. "Modalities of our 'whole of nation approach' which effectively and swiftly countered the false narrative were also explained," the official said.
