The Army is initiating emergency procurements to equip troops for counterterror operations in JK, focusing on acquiring protective armour, surveillance systems, and drones, boosting the domestic defence industry. The orders, capped at ₹300 crore each, follow tensions with China and aim to rapidly select and deliver equipment within a year, providing a significant boost to local manufacturers. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi approved the procurements due to increased violence in Poonch-Rajouri, attributing it to Pakistan as “the epicentre of terrorism.”
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Former Pakistan cricketer slams Shahid Afridi over 'extremist' views
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria criticized ex-captain Shahid Afridi for his "extremist" views and urged Indian media to deny him a platform after Afridi blamed India for the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Kaneria accused Afridi of consistently aligning with extremist ideologies and recalled an incident where Afridi attempted to persuade him to convert to Islam, which he found disrespectful. In response, Afridi accused India of orchestrating its own terror attacks...
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