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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Another Pakistan diplomat quits': Army recalls 1971 war 'build-up'; highlights it in 'this day that year' post
(File photo) NEW DELHI: The Army once again on Wednesday reflected on the 1971 India-Pakistan war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh and the division of Pakistan into two, posting under the title "This Day That Year" with reference to the "Build Up of War. " The Army's Eastern Command shared newspaper clippings from August 6, 1971, on X. One clipping carried the headline "Burma-Pakistan Air Pact," highlighting Pakistan's preparations and military build-up against India at the time. Another clipping, headlined "Another Pak Diplomat Quits," pointed to the worsening situation caused by widespread protests and unrest in what was then East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. These developments were unfolding as Pakistan geared up to confront India, eventually leading to the full-scale war that began on December 3, 1971. The conflict ended on December 16, lasting less than two weeks. India emerged victorious, with the Pakistan army surrendering around 93,000 troops, the largest military surrender since World War II. A day earlier, on Tuesday, the Army had posted another reminder of history, recalling how the United States had backed Pakistan during the 1971 war. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 25 Brilliant Plant Hacks That Will Change the Way You Grow Things Learn More Undo This reminder came a day after India strongly rejected Trump's warning of higher tariffs over its energy trade with Russia, calling the US and EU criticism 'unjustified and unreasonable.' US President Donald Trump has also promised to help build "massive oil reserves" in Pakistan and announced a 25 per cent tariff on India with "penalty" for its oil imports from Russia. Trump's tilt toward Pakistan comes amid strained India-Pakistan ties after the Pahalgam terror attack , which India retaliated against with Operation Sindoor .
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
As US Targets India On Russian Oil, Army Digs Up America's 1971 Arms Aid To Pakistan
As India-US relations face renewed strain over oil imports and tariffs, the Indian Army has issued a subtle but pointed reminder of Washington's past actions that directly undermined Indian interests. The Indian Army's Eastern Command took to social media to highlight historical US military support to Pakistan, a move seen as a diplomatic potshot in light of current India-US tensions and Operation Sindoor. News18 Mobile App -
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Amid tariff row, Army shares 1971 newspaper clipping highlighting U.S. arms supply to Pakistan
Amid ongoing tensions with the United States over its tariffs on Indian goods and its trade deal with Pakistan, the Eastern Command of the Indian Army shared a newspaper clipping from 1971 on social media on Tuesday (August 5, 2025), showing decades of U.S. military support to Pakistan. The article in the newspaper clipping is dated August 5, 1971 and headlined, 'U.S. arms worth $2 billion shipped to Pakistan since '54'. The clipping was posted on the Eastern Command's X handle exactly 54 years after it was first published, with a caption saying, 'This Day That Year Build Up of War - 05 Aug 1971 #KnowFacts'. Arms supply at 'throw-away prices' The article quotes V.C. Shukla, the Minister for Defence Production at the time, who told the Rajya Sabha that the estimated value of U.S. arms shipments to Pakistan since they entered into an arms pact in 1954 amounted to ₹2 billion. He added that both China and the U.S. had supplied Pakistan with arms at concessional rates or 'throw-away prices'. This took place months before war broke out between India and Pakistan in December 1971, which ended with the independence of Bangladesh. Incidentally, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka for New Delhi last year, also on August 5, after she was ousted from power in her country. 'Unjustified and unreasonable' The Eastern Command's post comes at a time when the U.S. has slapped a 25% tariff rate on imports from India, and vowed to add a 'penalty', with U.S. President Donald Trump accusing India of funding Russia in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine by buying Russian crude oil. At the same time, Mr. Trump has announced a trade deal with Pakistan, hinting at developing massive oil reserves in that country, and potential oil sales to India. On Monday (August 4, 2025), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) responded to Mr. Trump's threat to 'substantially raise' tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi's purchase of Russian oil, denouncing the move as 'unjustified and unreasonable.' 'India began importing from Russia because traditional supplies were diverted to Europe after the outbreak of the conflict. The United States at that time actively encouraged such imports by India for strengthening global energy markets stability,' the MEA said.
News18
6 days ago
- Business
- News18
News18 Evening Digest: Uttarakhand Cloudburst, US Tariffs On India & Other Top Stories
Last Updated: We are also covering: 'Have Right To Choose Trading Partners': Kremlin On India's Russian Oil Purchase; England Players Have A Nickname For Mohammed Siraj and other top stories. In today's evening digest, News18 brings you the latest on a devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi area, tensions between India and the US surrounding President Donald Trump's tariffs on Indian goods, and the aftermath of India's famous win against England at the Oval. Uttarkashi Flash Flood Updates: At Least 4 Dead; PM Modi Dials CM Dhami At least four people have died and several others are feared trapped after a flash flood, triggered by a cloudburst over the Khir Ganga river, hit Dharali village in Uttarkashi district on Tuesday. Dharali, a key stopover on the route to Gangotri and home to several hotels, restaurants, and homestays, was severely affected as floodwaters carrying heavy silt and debris swept through the area. Multiple structures were damaged or submerged. READ MORE US President Donald Trump warned of a sharp escalation in trade tensions with India, saying he plans to 'very substantially" raise tariffs within 24 hours in response to New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil. On Tuesday, the Indian Army's Eastern Command posted a newspaper clipping on X from the days leading up to the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The caption blared in block letters: 'US ARMS WORTH $2 BILLION SHIPPED TO PAKISTAN SINCE '54." The timing of the post was unmistakable. Just a day earlier, US President Donald Trump accused India of helping fund Russia's war in Ukraine by buying discounted crude oil and selling it for profit. After already imposing a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, Trump threatened a further 'substantial hike". India hit back, calling the allegations 'unjustified and unreasonable." READ MORE 'Have Right To Choose Trading Partners': Kremlin On India's Russian Oil Purchase Russia on Tuesday said sovereign nations have the right to choose their trading partners, while accusing the United States of exerting illegal trade pressure on India. Kremlin came down heavily on the Trump administration for threatening to raise tariffs on India over its purchase of Russian oil. 'Sovereign nations have RIGHT TO CHOOSE their own trading partners," Kremlin said. READ MORE Former England captain Nasser Hussain has revealed that Ben Stokes' team has a nickname for Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj — Mr. Angry — because of his fiery nature on the field. Hussain gave it out in his tribute for Siraj, calling him a 'born entertainer' with everything from passion and skill to succeed at this level. Siraj won India the Oval Test with nine wickets, including a five-wicket haul in their defense of 374. He had some forgettable moments, like dropping Harry Brook when he was new at the crease and then seeing him hit a century, but didn't let it deter his belief to script India's narrowest win, by six runs, and one of the best comebacks. READ MORE Dhanashree Verma Turns To Spirituality In Dubai After Yuzvendra Chahal's Explosive Divorce Confession Choreographer and digital creator Dhanashree Verma is currently embracing her singlehood after parting ways with cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal earlier this year. Having spent much of her formative years in Dubai, Dhanashree recently revisited the city, only to find herself pleasantly surprised by its evolution. The Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 finalist made a stop at a Hindu temple during her visit—an experience that seemed especially meaningful in light of her recent personal journey. READ MORE Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
1971 Flashback: India's Army's 'this day that year' post recalls $2 billion US arms supply to Pakistan; netizens react
Amid President Donald Trump's announcement of 'substantially' increased tariffs on India over its purchase of oil from Russia, the Indian Army on August 5 took a potshot at the United States by sharing an old article talking about US' arms support worth $2 billion to Pakistan for decades at 'concessional rates or throw-away prices' in the buildup for the 1971 war. "This Day That Year" Build Up of War - 05 Aug 1971 #KnowFacts," Indian Army's Eastern Command shared on X with a newspaper cutting stating "𝑼.𝑺 𝑨𝑹𝑴𝑺 𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑯 $2 𝑩𝑰𝑳𝑳𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑺𝑯𝑰𝑷𝑷𝑬𝑫 𝑻𝑶 𝑷𝑨𝑲𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑵 𝑺𝑰𝑵𝑪𝑬 '54". One of the users said, 'Best reply by Indian army to USA🔥🔥it exposes American Hypocrisy' Another said, 'Show the mirror to the bully!!! Gr8 going Eastern command.' 'good reminder for Donald Trump' commented a third. Recently, the US pledged its support to Pakistan for the development of 'massive oil reserves'. 'We have just concluded a Deal with the Country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive Oil Reserves. We are in the process of choosing the Oil Company that will lead this Partnership. Who knows, maybe they'll be selling Oil to India some day!' Trump stated. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, 'India's imports are meant to ensure predictable and affordable energy costs to the Indian consumer. They are a necessity compelled by (the) global market situation." India asserted both the US and the EU were also 'indulging in trade with Russia". The statement added, 'In this background, the targeting of India is unjustified and unreasonable. Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security."
