Jaideep Chanda

Former Senior Fellow, Vivekananda International Foundation & Author: Irrawaddy Imperatives: Reviewing India's Myanmar Strategy.

[Jaideep Chanda @jaichandaVIF]

This is how Sundays should be - with your book getting reviewed in The Hindu by Sinderpal Singh of RSIS, NTU, Singapore

Thank You @sinder32

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Irrawaddy Imperatives review: A blind spot  https://t.co/nPeQGy03sI

[Directorate General of Recruiting - Indian Army @DIRECTORATERTG]

Ready for the Uniform? We Are! 🇮🇳
The GOC Airawat Division (Kharga Corps) just inspected final prep for the Agniveer Recruitment Rally (30 Jul – 10 Aug 2026)!
Organised by ARO Patiala (ZRO Jalandhar) for 6 districts:
📍 Patiala | Mansa | Malerkotla | Sangrur | Barnala | Fatehgarh Sahib
🔥 Highlights:
Army Ethos: GOC expects top-tier execution ensuring a 100% free, fair, and transparent process.
Team Effort: Outstanding civil-military teamwork between Airawat Division and Patiala District Administration to ensure flawless arrangements for all candidates.
The stage is set. The team is ready. Now, it is your turn to shine .
#Agniveer #IndianArmy

[SuryaCommand_IA @suryacommand]

"𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀."

In a solemn tribute to courage and sacrifice, #39GorkhaTrainingCentre, #Varanasi dedicated its renovated gymnasium to Late Maj Navneet Vats, #SenaMedal (Posthumous). The dedication plaque was unveiled by Mrs Shivani Navneet Vats, honouring the brave officer of #4/3GorkhaRifles who displayed exceptional gallantry during a counter-terrorist operation in Srinagar on 20 Nov 2003.

A distinguished soldier, sportsman and fitness enthusiast, Maj Vats continues to inspire generations through his indomitable spirit, leadership and devotion to duty. A tribute etched in honour, A legacy that lives on.

#IndianArmy #SuryaCommand #MadhyaBharatArea #MilitaryTraining #NationFirst #Agniveer #39GorkhaTrainingCentre #ServiceBeforeSelf

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[SuryaCommand_IA @suryacommand]

"𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆."

The Brass and Pipe Bands of #39GorkhaTrainingCentre presented a captivating #CivilMilitaryFusion concert at #Kashi, celebrating unity, heritage and national pride through the timeless language of music.

From soul-stirring #Gorkha martial tunes and patriotic melodies to Indian classical ragas and global symphonies, the evening brought together soldiers, citizens, academicians and cultural dignitaries in a shared celebration of culture and camaraderie.

A unique highlight of the concert was a live saxophone quartet featuring soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones together on stage, marking a distinctive musical milestone within the #IndianArmedForces.

The presence of Maharaj Anant Narayan Singh Ji, #KashiNaresh, added grace to the occasion and reflected the deep-rooted bond between the #IndianArmy and the sacred city of #Kashi. Through such meaningful initiatives, #HQMBArea continues to strengthen #CivilMilitarySynergy, cultural engagement and people-connect.

#IndianArmy #SuryaCommand #MadhyaBharatArea #NationFirst

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[SuryaCommand_IA @suryacommand]

"𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲."

In a solemn and dignified ceremony, the #Varanasi Cantonment Board dedicated a road within the Cantonment premises as Late Capt Mukesh Srivastava, Sena Medal (Posthumous) Marg on the occasion of his 25th Death Anniversary. The road was inaugurated by his mother Mrs Sarojini Srivastava and his brother Mr Rupesh Srivastava, in the presence of officers, families of 39 Gorkha Training Centre, CEO Cantonment Board, SDM Sadar and local residents.

Commissioned into 2nd Battalion, the 3rd Gorkha Rifles (2/3 GR) and later serving with 32 RR, Capt Mukesh Srivastava displayed extraordinary bravery during a search and destroy operation in #Kupwara, J&K on 13 April 2001. Despite being struck by 13 bullets, he continued to lead and engage the terrorists for over 40 minutes, ensuring the mission’s success before making the ultimate sacrifice. He was posthumously awarded the Sena Medal for Gallantry.

This dedication stands as a lasting tribute to his indomitable courage, unwavering devotion and selfless service, an enduring inspiration for generations to uphold the highest ideals of duty, honour and sacrifice.

#IndianArmy #SuryaCommand #NationFirst #ServiceBeforeSelf #VeerGatha #RememberTheBrave #39GTC #VaranasiCantonmentBoard

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[SuryaCommand_IA @suryacommand]

"𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 - 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘅’𝟮𝟲."

The #IndianArmy participated in Technex’26 Defence Symposium 2.0 at IIT (BHU) #Varanasi under the aegis of #SuryaCommand, engaging with students, innovators and academia to discuss the future of defence technology and military-civil fusion.

Maj Gen Amit Singh Sohal, #GOC, Purva UP & MP Sub Area, addressed the gathering and highlighted the Army’s vision for technology driven transformation. The interaction focused on the #DecadeOfTransformation and #YearofNetworkingAndDataCentricity 2026, emphasising the expanding role of emerging technologies including drones, AI, cyber capabilities and autonomous systems in shaping future warfare.

The symposium also reinforced the vision of #AtmanirbharBharat, encouraging collaboration between the Army, academia and startups through initiatives such as the Army Design Bureau and the Compendium of Problem Statements to develop indigenous solutions for national security.

An equipment display by the #IndianArmy showcased nano, micro and large drones, weapons, radio sets, night vision devices, warfare vehicles, robot mules and guns, providing students a closer look at evolving battlefield technologies.

#IndianArmy #SuryaCommand #Technex2026 #DefenceSymposium #MakeInIndia #DefenceInnovation #FutureWarfare #AI #Drones #MilitaryCivilFusion #ViksitBharat

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[Jaideep Chanda @jaichandaVIF]

@YatriSathi at Sealdah Railway station is being sabotaged by local cabbies and lack of cabs.

[businessline @businessline]

New study says US covert strategy, not border dispute, drove the 1962 India–China war

Read more: https://t.co/5I3kjaryqn

✍️ @Dalipjourno

[SuryaCommand_IA @suryacommand]

🏍️. “𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. #𝗚𝗮𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗥𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆."

#39GTC #39GTC is set to launch a special Motorcycle Rally to #GahmarVillage, #Ghazipur District, on 15 Sept 2025—Asia’s largest village and famously known as the “Village of Soldiers” with highest number of Ex-Servicemen in India 🇮🇳.

A team of 12 spirited bikers, in collaboration with #RoyalEnfield and #AvantikaMotors, will roar across the countryside, carrying with them message of ESM welfare, #SPARSH awareness & Agniveer policies, as part of a dedicated #SPARSH Outreach Campaign.

The journey aims to blend heritage and service, honouring generations who served the Nation while connecting today’s youth with tomorrow’s opportunities under #Agnipath.

🛣️ "𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀."

#IndianArmy #SuryaCommand #Gahmar #Sparsh #VeteranOutreach #ESM #RideForCause
#RoyalEnfield #AgniveerScheme #VeteranConnect

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[Dr Nandita Iyer @saffrontrail]

Folks, did you realise that @amazonIN has made it impossible to find the 'contact us' or 'chat with us' on the customer service tab? 15 mins on the App and web and I am still searching for it. Or they seem to have deleted it altogether. It keeps sending you in circles.

[♚ Swami Says ♚ 🇮🇳 @Swamii_says]

Same flight, same date, same fare category ‘Classic’….

@airindia charges Defence Personnel more… 😱

Why this Kolaveri Di?? @TataCompanies

[Jaideep Chanda @jaichandaVIF]

@maahirpanchal Please DM

[Colonel Rohit Dev (RDX) 🇮🇳 @RDXThinksThat]

Did @flyspicejet Staff know that they were dealing with Officer of @adgpi?

If answer is yes, then, Airline needs to Do More !
#BoycottSpicejet

All else is immaterial, if Staff knew they were dealing with Military Personnel or, Veteran
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JAI HIND🇮🇳

[Lt Gen Vinod Bhatia Retd @Ptr6Vb]

#BoycotSpicejet I urge citizens of India & Faujis past & present & their dependents to boycot SpiceJet. Their staff insults, misbehaves and manhandles soldiers, and thereafter lodges false complaints. Recent incident in Srinagar is only one example. RT please. Jago fliers please

[Press Trust of India @PTI_News]

STORY | Artist dedicates exhibition to Operation Sindoor, uses vermilion on canvas

READ: https://t.co/UEdUySaQCM

(PTI Photos)

[SirKazam {blu tik} @SirKazamJeevi]

We the “इत्यादि”

Please invest 2 mins listening to this hard hitting poem by Sahitya Akademi Award winner Rajesh Joshi Ji 🙏

[SpearCorps.IndianArmy @Spearcorps]

#AssamRifles formation under #SpearCorps, established a cutting-edge Drone Training Node in Chandel District, #Manipur.
Equipped with high-resolution systems, the node enables training in acquiring real-time intelligence and rapid threat detection even in challenging terrain, thus enhancing operational readiness.

#SpearCorps के तहत #AssamRifles गठन ने #Manipur के चंदेल जिले में एक अत्याधुनिक ड्रोन प्रशिक्षण नोड की स्थापना की।
उच्च-रिज़ॉल्यूशन सिस्टम से लैस, नोड चुनौतीपूर्ण इलाकों में भी वास्तविक समय की खुफिया जानकारी प्राप्त करने और तेजी से खतरे का पता लगाने में प्रशिक्षण सक्षम बनाता है, जिससे परिचालन तत्परता बढ़ जाती है।

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[Sougat Chakraborty @sougat18]

Dear Ministry of External Affairs,

We respectfully request your diligent attention to ensuring that all partner countries accurately depict the territory of India & its UTs in their official and publicly disseminated maps especially in Social Media space.

It is crucial that these maps align with the authoritative boundaries verified by the Survey of India and the Ministry of External Affairs.

Maintaining this accuracy is vital for upholding the territorial integrity of India and fostering clear, unambiguous international relations. Your efforts in this regard are deeply appreciated.

With Regards
140 Crore Citizens of Bharat 🇮🇳

@DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @MEAFactCheck @IndiaDST

[Man Aman Singh Chhina @manaman_chhina]

It takes exceptional courage to do what Colonel Pawan Singh did.

[Aviator Anil Chopra @Chopsyturvey]

Superbly articulated by Priyanka Joshi.

"The world doesn’t know what to do with India.
We don’t fit their neat little boxes. We’re not white.
We’re not monotheistic.
We’re not ex-colonizers or submissive ex-colonized.
We are something they can’t decode.

We are too many things at once—ancient and modern, spiritual and scientific, emotional and logical.
We believe in gods and particles, karma and quantum.
We’re chaos that somehow moves forward.
That bothers them.

Because we aren’t supposed to succeed.

We don’t speak with one voice. We speak in thousands.
Our system isn’t clean. It’s noisy. It debates. It screams. But it works—because we’ve lived through worse and survived.
When we rise, they frown.
When we achieve, they doubt.
Because they still see us the way they chose to see us long ago—untrained, uncouth, and scattered.

But we’ve always known how to turn our mess into movement.
They don’t get that a billion people don’t need a single script.
They fear our success because it didn’t come from their textbooks, their aid, or their approval.

We remember being ruled, but we were never truly conquered.
We adapted, absorbed, transformed—but never disappeared.
And that is unsettling for those who thought we would.

India rising doesn’t fit their world order.
Because we didn’t wait for permission.
We didn’t rise from imitation—we rose from memory, from contradiction, from sheer force of will.

And that’s why they don’t celebrate our rise.
They resist it.
Because it wasn’t supposed to happen.”

[Jaideep Chanda @jaichandaVIF]

@flyspicejet @DGCAIndia @AAI_Official @MoCA_GoI how are passengers made to wait from 1230h to 1733h and then boarded on an aircraft with NO information about delays. Now tyres are being changed on the runway with passengers boarded!!!