Talks, if any, with Pakistan would focus only on PoK-Defence Minister
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that any future talks with Pakistan would focus only on the status of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Chief of Defence Staff post
In a major decision for higher level military reforms and tri-service integration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
CRPF’s distress helpline
The Srinagar-based Central Reserve Police Force helpline 14411 has been reactivated.
CBI autonomy
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi recommended a comprehensive legislation to make the Central Bureau of Investigation functional as an efficient and impartial investigative agency.
Article 370: extremist groups call for boycott of Independence Day celebrations
The dilution of Article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories have made two extremist groups in the northeastern region come together and give a call to boycott the Independence Day celebrations on August 15.
Statehood for Jammu & Kashmir will be restored-PM
Ina recent televised address to the nation two days after both Houses of Parliament cleared the reading down of Article 370 and the reorganisation of the State of Jammu and Kashmir into two separate Union Territories, PM Narendra Modi said it was a historic move and a new beginning for Jammu and Kashmir as well as Ladakh.
Revoking of Article 370- Move triggers fears in the north-eastern region
The Centre’s move to revoke Article 370 has triggered apprehensions in the north-eastern States enjoying similar constitutional safeguards.
Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile
The Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur.
UAPA Bill gets Rajya Sabha nod
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 that empowers the Union Home Ministry to designate individuals as terrorists was passed in the Rajya Sabha with Congress and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supporting the legislation.
Integrated Battle Groups
The new concept of Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) which the Army plans to create as part of overall force transformation is close to implementation.