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On Sivakarthikeyan's birthday, the teaser for his upcoming film "Amaran" was released, revealing him as Major Mukund Varadarajan, an Indian Army officer. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and produced by RKFI and Sony Pictures International Productions, the teaser showcases intense battle scenes and Sivakarthikeyan's compelling portrayal. Sai Pallavi stars as the leading lady, with music by GV Prakash Kumar and cinematography by CH Sai.
Early reviews for the Bollywood film "Sam Bahadur," based on the life of India's first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, are positive, with fans praising Vicky Kaushal's performance and the portrayal of army officers. The movie is being hailed as bold, courageous, and on-point, with some fans predicting that Vicky Kaushal may win a National Award for his role. The film is seen as a tribute to Sam Manekshaw and the Indian Army, and is being celebrated for highlighting the unsung heroes of the military.
The trailer for the film "Sam Bahadur," directed by Meghna Gulzar and starring Vicky Kaushal, has been released. The movie is based on the life of India's first field marshal, Sam Manekshaw, and showcases various stages of his army life. The trailer features powerful dialogues and highlights the social-political dynamics of India-Pakistan-Kashmir. Vicky Kaushal portrays the titular character, while Fatima Sana Shaikh plays Indira Gandhi. The film is set to release on December 1, 2023.
Five people have died and 23 Indian Army personnel are missing after flash floods caused by a cloudburst hit the Teesta River in the Lachen valley of Sikkim, northeast India. The flooding resulted in the submergence of 41 army vehicles and the collapse of three bridges. Rescue operations are underway, with three people already rescued, and around 420 individuals have been moved to relief camps. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of such extreme weather events to the human-caused climate crisis.
The Indian Army is seeking niche technology to enhance its artillery firepower and prepare for protracted wars, drawing lessons from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The effective use of niche technology, such as loiter munitions, swarm drones, and the Starlink communication system, has been observed in the war. The role of firepower has been reaffirmed as a battle-winning factor, with nearly 80% of casualties attributed to artillery fire. The Army aims to have a judicious mix of rockets and guns in its inventory, emphasizing the need for better precision and terminally guided munitions. Additionally, battlefield transparency and effective sensor-to-shooter links are crucial for target acquisition and engagement. The Army is in the process of inducting new artillery systems and has issued a Request For Proposal for advanced towed artillery guns.
Brigadier PMS Dhillon, Commander of the Pir Panjal Brigade, has confirmed that the Pakistani Army violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control and provided cover fire to three terrorists who were killed in an encounter with Indian security forces in Baramulla district. Two terrorists were eliminated, while the retrieval of the third terrorist's body was hindered by firing from the Pakistani post. Search operations are ongoing.
A junior commissioned officer (JCO) and eight soldiers were killed, while another soldier was critically injured, when their military vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Ladakh's Nyoma region. The vehicle was part of a convoy carrying soldiers from a transit camp to a forward location. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Congress leaders expressed their condolences for the tragic incident. A rescue operation was initiated, and the injured soldier is undergoing treatment.
The Indian Army has been deployed to quell violence between tribal and non-tribal groups in the northeastern state of Manipur. The violence broke out during a protest march by tribal people opposing a demand by a non-tribal group for the status of a scheduled tribe. Soldiers have held flag marches and evacuated thousands of civilians amid a dawn-to-dusk curfew. Mobile internet services have been suspended for five days statewide, and the situation remains tense.