Army Time for BTSBTS Joining the Military Reignites Debates on Mandatory Enlistment BTS's decision raises questions about who really deserves to be exempted -- and revives debates on conscription in a democracy. By Amlan Sarkar
Mindset ProblemWomen’s Entry In the NDA Might Change Curriculum, Infrastructure The Supreme Court’s decision to allow women in the military academy has sparked debate about inclusivity in the military. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Atithi Devo Bhava?Manipur Government Withdraws Order To Deny Assistance To Myanmar Refugees The order, issued last week, asked border officials to "politely turn away" those seeking refuge in India. By Satviki Sanjay
Worrying TrendAlmost 800 People in India’s Armed Forces Have Died by Suicide Since 2014: Govt Data Institutional deficiencies, conflict-related trauma, and workplace ill-treatment contribute to an alarming trend, experts say. By Saumya Kalia
Path to Permanent CommissionSC Asks Centre to Explain Why Military Academies Don’t Admit Women Previous rulings opened up permanent commissions to women, but they remain barred from academies, the most direct path to such commissions. By Devrupa Rakshit
A History of ImpunityKashmir Police Arrest 3 Army Soldiers for Abduction of Young Girl; Family Alleges Molestation It's the second accusation of molestation registered against Army personnel in the region in the past few months. By Rajvi Desai
