Should Corporations Be Granted Access to National Defence Assets?
It has been reported that the recent pre-wedding celebration of Ananth Ambani, the youngest son of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, involved extensive coordination with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to manage an extraordinary level of air traffic for more than a week. This unprecedented use of a military facility for a private event raises several questions and concerns.
United States Withholds Drone Delivery to India
The United States government has reportedly delayed the delivery of 31 MQ-9A Sea Guardian and Sky Guardian drones to India, linking it to the requirement for a comprehensive investigation into the alleged conspiracy to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a New York-based Khalistan activist with dual U.S. and Canadian citizenship.
Indian Army Asked to Establish ‘Selfie Points’ for Govt Schemes
The Indian Army has reportedly been asked to set up 822 “selfie points” across the country to promote government schemes, sparking allegations of political misuse and weakening of the military institution by the Central government.