returning soldier effect

Taiwan, a flashpoint in US-China rivalry, is increasingly central to global tensions. President Xi Jinping's "Thucydides Trap" warning highlights the risk of conflict as China rises. The island's strategic importance in semiconductors and trade, coupled with historical crises, underscores the escalating danger of miscalculation.

What began in 2011 as a movement against the Left Front’s stagnation had, by 2026, come full circle. Mamata Banerjee had once represented disruption and hope. Over time, her regime became associated with a different vocabulary. Words like “cut money”, “syndicate control”, and “tolabazi” became shorthand for everyday governance failures. This was not merely opposition rhetoric, it was a lived experience. From construction projects to small household repairs, local syndicates were perceived to control economic activity.

On April 13, 1919, Jallianwala Bagh became a scene of brutal massacre as British forces opened fire on unarmed civilians. This horrific event, fueled by oppressive colonial policies, ignited India's freedom struggle. The unhealed scar of this tragedy continues to resonate, a stark reminder of the immense cost of independence and the enduring power of collective memory.

Biju Patnaik questioned non-alignment when it mattered most and pushed India towards strategic pragmatism. Decades later, the ‘Biju Way’ remains embedded in how India deals with China.

Israel plans to establish a security zone up to the Litani River in southern Lebanon, a significant escalation against Hezbollah. Lebanon responded by expelling Iran's ambassador, citing diplomatic violations. This move escalates regional tensions, with France urging Israel to avoid a wider ground operation while supporting Lebanon's diplomatic action.

Researchers have noticed a unique trend first documented during World War II. Various theories attempt to explain this phenomenon, but a definitive explanation is still elusive. Know all about it.

Critics say this is exactly what America and Israel want: a more vulnerable Muslim "street" that is easy to manipulate

Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan targeting Taliban military sites. This action followed alleged unprovoked firing from across the border. The operation, named 'Ghazab Lil Haq', reportedly killed 133 Afghans. Afghanistan condemned the strikes, claiming no casualties. Tensions remain high between the two nations over border disputes and recent military actions.

The Supreme Court has granted pension to eight soldiers who were dismissed by the Army for an act of cowardice during a militant attack in 2003 on an EME battalion in Akhnoor of Jammu & Kashmir.

Two Pakistani troopers were killed by the Indian Army in response to ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said. Indian troops carried out operations last night after the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan.

The army has recovered half-a-dozen Pakistan-made landmines and other equipment along the LoC in Khour area of Akhnoor sector in Jammu district.

A little over 200 People’s Liberation Army soldiers, some of whom not even in their teens when they joined the war, shed tears and looked grim as they stepped out of the cantonment in Dudhauli, returning to civilian life.

Hamas has returned the remains of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who died in Gaza in 2014. His body was transferred to the Red Cross and met by Israeli troops. Goldin's family campaigned for his return for burial. This handover is part of a deal to return hostages. The ongoing Gaza conflict has seen significant casualties on both sides.

Over 500 young teens will finally hope to return to a civilian life as Nepal’s former Maoist guerrillas on Wednesday finally signed an action plan with the coalition government and the UN.

Defence minister Manohar Parrikar said there were well-laid-down mechanisms of feedback and redressal of grievances in the armed forces. He added that soldiers were free to make suggestions to their superior officers, the Army chief or "even me" if required.

Reality in Jammu and Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370 that ended the special status it enjoyed was effectively portrayed in Hindi play titled ‘Kisht Bahar’, staged by Tanmayee Bahuddeshiya Shikshan Sanstha at Scientific Society Hall, on Friday.

After a successful release in the US, the Channing Tatum-starrer 'Dog' is all set to arrive in Indian cinemas on March 11. The American-comedy drama road film portrays the bond between a former Army Ranger and a Belgian Malinois dog.

Israeli soldiers seize $1.3 million, including Israeli shekels, US dollars, Jordanian currency, and Iraqi currency, from terror facilities and Hamas operatives' homes in Gaza. The money is transferred to the Ministry of Defense and will be deposited in the state coffers. IDF Chief of Staff assures troops that the war against Hamas will resume after the ceasefire, aiming to release remaining hostages and dismantle Hamas. Thirteen Israeli hostages and 15 foreign nationals have been released so far.

Ukraine, the United States, and South Korea have alleged that North Korea sent over 10,000 troops to support Russia in its conflict against Ukraine. Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers, revealing deception about their mission. The captured soldiers face potential execution if returned home, exacerbating North Korea's internal secrecy and control issues.